1,717 crossword clues with 7-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“The highest singing voice type for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“The process of cutting and assembling film footage”
EDITING (7)
“Narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses”
ISTHMUS (7)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“The sport of shooting arrows at a target”
ARCHERY (7)
“A pure substance consisting only of atoms that all have the same number of protons”
ELEMENT (7)
“The largest and deepest ocean on Earth”
PACIFIC (7)
“Describes a number that is larger than another”
GREATER (7)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“Literature describing imaginary events and people”
FICTION (7)
“Kissing this famous castle stone supposedly grants the gift of gab”
BLARNEY (7)
“Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“The study of past events”
HISTORY (7)
“The player who wears the armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“Variant of an element with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Short sword used by Roman soldiers”
GLADIUS (7)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The highest singing voice for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“Leader of the team”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The windy blue planet furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“The hero holding the head of Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“A gentle slow-moving herbivore often called a sea cow”
MANATEE (7)
“Aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
EARHART (7)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“Fastest land mammal built for explosive sprints”
CHEETAH (7)
“Bouncing the rock to navigate past defenders.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“The silver-bowed mistress of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“A harbor wave born from a deep earth tremor”
TSUNAMI (7)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“Pablo ___, pioneering Spanish painter and sculptor”
PICASSO (7)
“No name for this sea flower, strangely.”
ANEMONE (7)
“The isolationist nation that hides its advanced technology from the world”
WAKANDA (7)
“A clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“Doctor who performs operations to treat injuries or disease”
SURGEON (7)
“Sensory hair engineered to detect air currents and navigate gaps”
WHISKER (7)
“The moment the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning”
SUNRISE (7)
“The ability to stay upright and steady”
BALANCE (7)
“Digital visual enhancements added by artists in post-production.”
EFFECTS (7)
“The natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy are brought toward one another”
GRAVITY (7)
“Plastic paint that sounds like a sharp, bitter cry”
ACRYLIC (7)
“Order of mammals including lemurs monkeys and apes”
PRIMATE (7)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“Ella whose Choosin' Texas ruled the 2026 summer charts”
LANGLEY (7)
“The fastest land animal on Earth, recognized by its spotted coat and tear stripes”
CHEETAH (7)
“Fidelity demonstrated by recurring purchases over rival offerings”
LOYALTY (7)
“The kingdom in Northwest Africa just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain”
MOROCCO (7)
“A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies”
VACCINE (7)
“Functional art made from fired clay”
POTTERY (7)
“The archangel sent to announce the birth of John and Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“Mythical creature with the upper body of a human and legs of a horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (7)
“A mythological beast, or the reliable armored taxi that drives the Imperial Guard into battle”
CHIMERA (7)
“Securing the ball after a missed attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“A new show born from the ashes of an old favorite.”
SPINOFF (7)
“Engineering genius who hand-built the company's first computer in 1976”
WOZNIAK (7)
“Treasure domain derived from the Iberian term for elevated topography”
MONTANA (7)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“The system of tracks used by the Italo company”
RAILWAY (7)
“The boss in the dugout who picks the starting lineup and takes the blame for losses”
MANAGER (7)
“An agent of espionage prefers it agitated, not caressed”
MARTINI (7)
“Split apart, like the world referenced in 2026's IMD motto”
DIVIDED (7)
“The highest singing voice of the standard vocal ranges”
SOPRANO (7)
“A partisan splinter causing headaches for Madison in Federalist Ten”
FACTION (7)
“Michael Keaton's scavenging winged foe.”
VULTURE (7)
“Breakfast-sounding fan of a British singer with a loop pedal”
SHEERIO (7)
“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”
FLORIDA (7)
“Canadian host city gearing up for the 2026 global tournament”
TORONTO (7)
“Marlene and Penny adore this crystallarium gem duplicate”
DIAMOND (7)
“Sweet red drizzle for your fries”
KETCHUP (7)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“Catch-all term for software intentionally designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access”
MALWARE (7)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“The principled lawyer and father in To Kill a Mockingbird”
ATTICUS (7)
“Crucial plot detail you definitely want to avoid reading on social media.”
SPOILER (7)
“Slight, rapid variation in pitch to add warmth”
VIBRATO (7)
“The 1997 James Cameron epic that became the first film to gross over one billion dollars”
TITANIC (7)
“A giant creature with a single eye in its forehead”
CYCLOPS (7)
“A firm hug or the extraction of juice from a lemon”
SQUEEZE (7)
“Central part of an atom or cell”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Pop icon who performed Like a Virgin on a giant wedding cake”
MADONNA (7)
“Another word for a spectral presence or apparition”
PHANTOM (7)
“Wailing female spirit from Irish mythology known to foretell doom.”
BANSHEE (7)
“Woven layer draped over shoulders to block the breeze.”
BLANKET (7)
“The record-breaking Norwegian goal machine who joined Manchester City in 2022”
HAALAND (7)
“The process of cutting and arranging film”
EDITING (7)
“The process of assembling raw footage into a final film.”
EDITING (7)
“First mortal woman, who opened a forbidden jar releasing evils”
PANDORA (7)
“Convert information into a code to prevent unauthorized access”
ENCRYPT (7)
“Safe place that protects an animal from weather or predators”
SHELTER (7)
“The team trying to prevent a score”
DEFENSE (7)
“Historical language of Ashkenazi Jews combining German and Hebrew elements”
YIDDISH (7)
“The player who throws the ball in baseball”
PITCHER (7)
“A person receiving medical treatment”
PATIENT (7)
“Process of preparing food using heat”
COOKING (7)
“Sleeping Beauty's prick on a whorl-weighted shaft”
SPINDLE (7)
“Protective eyewear for a swimmer or skier”
GOGGLES (7)
“Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March.”
BRACKET (7)
“A popular trend in clothes and style”
FASHION (7)
“Part of a film, often seen before another.”
TRAILER (7)
“Bus transportation from nearby hotels to the grounds.”
SHUTTLE (7)
“A purple flowering shrub”
HEATHER (7)
“The shrill instrument used to signal fouls or full time”
WHISTLE (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“A personal view or belief”
OPINION (7)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“Gradual wearing away of rock by wind or water”
EROSION (7)
“The component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels”
GEARBOX (7)
“A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses”
CHARIOT (7)
“Giant tree sharing its name with a California park”
SEQUOIA (7)
“High-pressure session used to determine Sunday's starting order.”
QUALIFY (7)
“A measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“Sweet tomato-based topping for fries and links”
KETCHUP (7)
“The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group”
NUCLEUS (7)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“A public performance of music before an audience”
CONCERT (7)
“Popular open-source web browser”
FIREFOX (7)
“Moving to the beat together”
DANCING (7)
“To find the dimensions of a person or piece of cloth”
MEASURE (7)
“Largest city known for its industrial and shipbuilding past”
GLASGOW (7)
“Metal-bending mutant who ominously declares 'death comes for us all'”
MAGNETO (7)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“The Flame Hashira known for his boisterous personality and red hair”
RENGOKU (7)
“Cosmic shadow play that leaves observers completely in the dark?”
ECLIPSE (7)
“Castilian tongue”
SPANISH (7)
“A harmless lie in a capsule”
PLACEBO (7)
“Earth's middle line.”
EQUATOR (7)
“Software that enables a user to obtain secret information about another's computer activities”
SPYWARE (7)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A common protein often featured in popular cooking shows.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Common poultry used in many recipes”
CHICKEN (7)
“Classic burnt sugar confection frequently paired with savory notes in upscale bakeries.”
CARAMEL (7)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“The neighborhood home to the Frenchmen Street music clubs”
MARIGNY (7)
“Heavy golden currency traded alongside sickles and knuts”
GALLEON (7)
“Wailing female spirit warning of impending doom”
BANSHEE (7)
“A slight wavering in the pitch of a note”
VIBRATO (7)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A recurring design or trend that machine learning tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“Thermodynamic arrow reversed by radiation to run objects backward”
ENTROPY (7)
“Perceive clear differences between right and wrong”
DISCERN (7)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“A person who guides your fitness routine”
TRAINER (7)
“A nutrient needed in small amounts for health”
VITAMIN (7)
“Learning subject, often paired with 'deep'”
MACHINE (7)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“Relieve an itch, or ruin a record”
SCRATCH (7)
“Measure of the electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit”
VOLTAGE (7)
“To point out how two things are alike”
COMPARE (7)
“Quarterback siblings Peyton and Eli.”
MANNING (7)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“What is meant by a word, text, concept, or action”
MEANING (7)
“Clothing worn by an actor”
COSTUME (7)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“Alkaline earth metal with the symbol Ca essential for strong bones and teeth”
CALCIUM (7)
“A subjective warning flare sent up by an ailing body”
SYMPTOM (7)
“Grand arena for athletic events”
STADIUM (7)
“The miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from French beaches in 1940”
DUNKIRK (7)
“Spanish co-founder of Cubism who created 'Guernica'”
PICASSO (7)
“Modern photography that does not use film”
DIGITAL (7)
“Lactose-intolerant experimentalist enduring endless roommate protocols”
LEONARD (7)
“Spanish master of the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“Unit measuring the energy value of consumed food”
CALORIE (7)
“Part of a series, 'I' see 'poe's' ode perhaps.”
EPISODE (7)
“A 'mini' version of this blue ice giant is a common type of exoplanet”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Slight, rapid pulsation in pitch”
VIBRATO (7)
“A play that includes singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“Any tiny part of a cell with a specific job”
ORGANEL (7)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“The superhero codename of Scott Lang's daughter Cassie”
STATURE (7)
“The sixteenth president of the United States who issued the Emancipation Proclamation”
LINCOLN (7)
“Informal name for a grandfather”
GRANDPA (7)
“A tool for cutting paper or fabric”
SCISSOR (7)
“Large arena for games”
STADIUM (7)
“High-end, custom-fitted clothing, though NY is more known for ready-to-wear”
COUTURE (7)
“Sixteenth US president who delivered the Gettysburg Address”
LINCOLN (7)
“The mathematician who calculates the rift frequency”
HERMANN (7)
“The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river”
ALGIERS (7)
“Childhood speech impediment she overcame through school drama and acting”
STUTTER (7)
“A short break in play called by a coach”
TIMEOUT (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“Penny-pinching face of the Union who preserved it from a theater seat”
LINCOLN (7)
“Ancient pastime of sowing stones into pits.”
MANCALA (7)
“Geralt of Rivia's monster-hunting profession”
WITCHER (7)
“Type of epaulette shark recently discovered in Papua New Guinea that can traverse exposed reefs”
WALKING (7)
“Pleated ribbon awarded to top competitors”
ROSETTE (7)
“A person who is enrolled in a school or university.”
STUDENT (7)
“To examine data methodically, a classic trait of the communication planet's influence”
ANALYZE (7)
“The Reynolds affair caused this for Hamilton”
SCANDAL (7)
“Stiff, sheer cotton, a grandy organ.”
ORGANDY (7)
“Any building with a circular ground plan, often covered by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“Electric potential difference between two points”
VOLTAGE (7)
“The three-pronged spear used to stir the oceans and cause earthquakes”
TRIDENT (7)
“A feeling of great pride or happiness”
ELATION (7)
“Infringement called when an attacker is nearer to the goal than the second-last defender”
OFFSIDE (7)
“Priceless piece of paper that usually comes in a padded cover”
DIPLOMA (7)
“Absolved of a debt, or stopped feeling resentment”
FORGAVE (7)
“A clock that shows time using only numbers, no hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“Large, yell-free space for viewing art.”
GALLERY (7)
“Historically the only type of athlete allowed to compete”
AMATEUR (7)
“Her grief for her daughter brought the first winter”
DEMETER (7)
“Eyewear for swimming”
GOGGLES (7)
“Cosmological icon who critiqued a dissertation on arithmetic grounds”
HAWKING (7)
“The primary language spoken in London and Sydney”
ENGLISH (7)
“Medical state of excess storage that is a growing global issue”
OBESITY (7)
“The paper birds Michael uses to send messages to the outside”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Evil antagonist who opposes the champion of justice”
VILLAIN (7)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“Software that secretly monitors your digital activity”
SPYWARE (7)
“Fired clay containers used for storage or cooking”
POTTERY (7)
“The half of the command that means you are safe”
SHANTAY (7)
“Solitary cat known for its rosettes”
LEOPARD (7)
“Desert lynx famed for its distinctive black ear tufts”
CARACAL (7)
“Mental shuffling required to find the best play”
ANAGRAM (7)
“Religious order of genetically tailored priests forgotten the instant one looks away”
SILENCE (7)
“Rock type formed when magma or lava cools and hardens”
IGNEOUS (7)
“Fast-paced canine sport featuring jumps, A-frames, and teeters”
AGILITY (7)
“To elongate muscles during a session”
STRETCH (7)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Washington's role in the national celebration”
CAPITAL (7)
“The national language spoken in Istanbul and Ankara”
TURKISH (7)
“The clothing worn by a performer to represent a character”
COSTUME (7)
“A portable lamp with a protective case”
LANTERN (7)
“Cabinet lurker adopting the likeness of your deepest phobia”
BOGGART (7)
“MTV show about online dating deception”
CATFISH (7)
“The empire that took the Jews into exile”
BABYLON (7)
“Spanish word for apple”
MANZANA (7)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“Large molecule composed of many repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“I top, ren, perhaps, for a crucial nutrient.”
PROTEIN (7)
“Global pop icon often referred to as Queen Bey”
BEYONCE (7)
“King known for his immense wisdom”
SOLOMON (7)
“Uninvited guests who literally ate a man out of house and home”
SUITORS (7)
“Spotted cat that is a master climber”
LEOPARD (7)
“The mother of one's parent”
GRANDMA (7)
“A person's point of view or general attitude to life.”
OUTLOOK (7)
“Gizmos and devices unveiled to the press”
GADGETS (7)
“Showy, double-flowered variety named after a Japanese mountain.”
KWANZAN (7)
“The clothing worn by actors during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“The pleasing combination of musical notes”
HARMONY (7)
“Rose-shaped architectural ornament”
ROSETTE (7)
“A desert pit that digests its victims over a thousand years”
SARLACC (7)
“WWII evacuation drama featuring a score built around a ticking pocket watch”
DUNKIRK (7)
“A main division of a book usually numbered”
CHAPTER (7)
“What Miss Rhode Island thought the interview question was about”
WEATHER (7)
“Keep steady, or an even account.”
BALANCE (7)
“Actress ___ Burns, who delivered the legendary line”
HEATHER (7)
“Dodge's powerful muscle sedan known for its aggressive styling and Hemi options”
CHARGER (7)
“Cruel boy king who died at his own wedding feast”
JOFFREY (7)
“An early form of paper made from a river plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Spicy dried meat stick famously advertised by wrestler Macho Man Randy Savage”
SLIMJIM (7)
“The central antagonist attempting world domination”
VILLAIN (7)
“A short trailer shown before a movie starts”
PREVIEW (7)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“Bustling square where spectators fan out under the shadow of Fenway Park.”
KENMORE (7)
“Negative electrode in an electrochemical cell”
CATHODE (7)
“An official who investigates racing incidents and hands out time drops.”
STEWARD (7)
“Grabbing the ball after a missed shot.”
REBOUND (7)
“The act of trying to score points against the opponent”
OFFENSE (7)
“Lets yo! Heart's contraction.”
SYSTOLE (7)
“Barriers that runners must jump over during a race”
HURDLES (7)
“Popular mobile operating system”
ANDROID (7)
“A person who competes in sports”
ATHLETE (7)
“Specific room inside a community for talking or sharing media”
CHANNEL (7)
“Umbrella-toting mobster who operates out of the Iceberg Lounge.”
PENGUIN (7)
“Sondheim masterpiece centered around the perpetually single Bobby”
COMPANY (7)
“Ubiquitous wireless white earbuds introduced in 2016”
AIRPODS (7)
“A regular course of procedure that provides comforting structure”
ROUTINE (7)
“Sing 'had' in the dark, for effect.”
SHADING (7)
“Crisp, pale drink originating from a notable Czech city.”
PILSNER (7)
“Adjective for the former president's frequently bandaged hand.”
BRUISED (7)
“The fast-paced feeling of a late-night call”
URGENCY (7)
“A turn at the plate that can easily survive through tea”
INNINGS (7)
“A number that uses a dot to show parts less than one”
DECIMAL (7)
“Leafy vegetable traditionally boiled alongside a salty meat”
CABBAGE (7)
“Disgraceful public controversy that ruins reputations”
SCANDAL (7)
“The religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or immersion in water”
BAPTISM (7)
“The type of cold gin or beverage associated with their party lifestyle”
WHISKEY (7)
“Technique where paint is applied thickly enough to show brushmarks”
IMPASTO (7)
“Relating to the muscular pump that beats in your chest”
CARDIAC (7)
“Pacific Northwest host city known for its loud Lumen Field crowd”
SEATTLE (7)
“Sugar heated to a rich, sticky brown, perfect for drizzling over apples.”
CARAMEL (7)
“Purple meteorite metal found deep in Skull Cavern”
IRIDIUM (7)
“When one heavenly body blocks the light of another”
ECLIPSE (7)
“Nissan royalty that earned the fearsome nickname Godzilla?”
SKYLINE (7)
“Path for electric current”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Liquid doing the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The snug carbon-fiber tub where the driver sits.”
COCKPIT (7)
“Delicate French meringue sandwich cookie famous for its smooth dome and ruffled foot.”
MACARON (7)
“He cut out the middleman to draw with scissors”
MATISSE (7)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“Underground labyrinth filled with loot and lurking monsters”
DUNGEON (7)
“Astoria kids who searched for One-Eyed Willy's pirate treasure”
GOONIES (7)
“Creamy dessert made with milk and eggs”
CUSTARD (7)
“Providing enjoyable entertainment”
AMUSING (7)
“Director who brought Mando to the big screen”
FAVREAU (7)
“Catalyst like tobacco, illness, or trauma that starts a flare”
TRIGGER (7)
“Goddess of agriculture and harvest”
DEMETER (7)
“Electrical path.”
CIRCUIT (7)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“Plastic badge swiped to unlock electronic barriers”
KEYCARD (7)
“Rhodes scholar who played sax on late-night TV before winning”
CLINTON (7)
“Literature that describes imaginary events and people”
FICTION (7)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“General term for software intended to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“A royal cat who does not care if you slip on his metal”
TCHALLA (7)
“Legendary musical family featuring Janet and Michael.”
JACKSON (7)
“The highest singing voice of women or boys”
SOPRANO (7)
“Large orange gourd carved for autumn doorsteps”
PUMPKIN (7)
“Pitching a temporary shelter after the music stops”
CAMPING (7)
“Very loving or loyal to someone”
DEVOTED (7)
“Rhythmic body movement often performed to music at festivals”
DANCING (7)
“The Police put on the red light for her in 1978 and into the eighties”
ROXANNE (7)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The play that starts each half of the game”
KICKOFF (7)
“The tightening of facial muscles due to stress”
TENSION (7)
“The heart of the home where meals are prepared”
KITCHEN (7)
“The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final”
BRACKET (7)
“A collection of songs recorded onto a cassette by a fan.”
MIXTAPE (7)
“Successor to the Gallardo, named for a bull”
HURACAN (7)
“Printmaking technique”
ETCHING (7)
“The trackside command center where team bosses sit behind monitors.”
PITWALL (7)
“Group that includes Dobermans and Schnauzers”
WORKING (7)
“Inconspicuous rubbish whisking groups through space upon touch”
PORTKEY (7)
“The official on the court blowing the whistle”
REFEREE (7)
“The language with the most native speakers in the world”
CHINESE (7)
“A terminally delightful queen who eliminated herself”
BENDELA (7)
“The massive venue where the game is played”
STADIUM (7)
“Driver's compartment”
COCKPIT (7)
“The highest female singing voice in a Verdi work”
SOPRANO (7)
“Valley of weeping after a betrayal”
GLENCOE (7)
“Cozy state of physical ease highly prized by earth signs”
COMFORT (7)
“Abandon or give up entirely, like a habit or a friend”
FORSAKE (7)
“A spicy condiment or a genre of Indo-Caribbean music”
CHUTNEY (7)
“Unit of futures Doctor Strange viewed, plus over six hundred”
MILLION (7)
“Master archer who never misses with trick arrows”
HAWKEYE (7)
“A large volcanic crater like the one at Crater Lake”
CALDERA (7)
“The strange, disc-shaped object found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.”
ANOMALY (7)
“Navigational instrument pointing magnetic north”
COMPASS (7)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“Special outfit worn to look like someone else”
COSTUME (7)
“Italian supercar builder famous for racing red paint and a prancing horse”
FERRARI (7)
“Boiled dumplings filled with potato or cheese”
PIEROGI (7)
“Official who enforces rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“The king of the world who took us to Pandora and the Titanic”
CAMERON (7)
“Where pitchers warm up before entering the game”
BULLPEN (7)
“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”
REFEREE (7)
“Infraction called when an attacker strays behind the last defender too early.”
OFFSIDE (7)
“Umbrella term for destructive software including trojans and worms”
MALWARE (7)
“Pure chemical substance”
ELEMENT (7)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“Seattle psychiatrist who moved from Boston to the radio”
FRASIER (7)
“Collecting the rock after a missed attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“Status of a species that no longer exists”
EXTINCT (7)
“Audio output device”
SPEAKER (7)
“A sea flower, often a 'nem o' one.”
ANEMONE (7)
“Illuminated sign outside announcing the star attractions”
MARQUEE (7)
“Living out of a vehicle or nylon shelter for four days”
CAMPING (7)
“Russian leader who worked with Clinton on post-Cold War ties”
YELTSIN (7)
“What happens to your hair or a major sale”
BLOWOUT (7)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Hangings on a window, or how a dress falls”
DRAPERY (7)
“The cave that is home to a deadly medusoid fungus”
GRIMLEY (7)
“Relating to the regimen of what one consumes daily”
DIETARY (7)
“Athlete performing flips and balance routines on balance beams”
GYMNAST (7)
“Part of the coordinates for the escape route found on the tattoo”
BOLSHOI (7)
“Vocalist with a four-octave range who fronted Soundgarden”
CORNELL (7)
“The first woman who opened a box releasing evils into the world”
PANDORA (7)
“Bumbling Rhode Island father who frequently engages in epic brawls with a giant chicken.”
GRIFFIN (7)
“Burger King once advertised a fake left-handed version of this signature item.”
WHOPPER (7)
“A place where you go to stay safe and hidden”
HIDEOUT (7)
“Grabbingthebasketballafteramissedfieldgoalattempttodenysecondchances.”
REBOUND (7)
“A slender tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer”
MINARET (7)
“The element that serves as the backbone of the semiconductor industry”
SILICON (7)
“The protagonist of the animated Spider-Verse films.”
MORALES (7)
“The number that tells you how many groups to make”
DIVISOR (7)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (7)
“The highest female singing voice”
SOPRANO (7)
“Bakeland's synthetic legacy of a thousand uses”
PLASTIC (7)
“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”
DODGERS (7)
“Competitor in a sporting event”
ATHLETE (7)
“Tropical grassland with widely spaced trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“An educational talk delivered to an audience of students.”
LECTURE (7)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world.”
FANTASY (7)
“Master archer who never misses his mark, even among gods and monsters”
HAWKEYE (7)
“The goddess of the hunt and the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Winter sport involving stones and brooms on ice”
CURLING (7)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“An empire built on the bones of magic”
ADARLAN (7)
“Blockbuster film that made audiences never want to let go”
TITANIC (7)
“The measure of happiness or pleasure in Benthamite ethics”
UTILITY (7)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (7)
“The official who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7)
“Hyundai's popular compact sedan known for its sharp styling and value”
ELANTRA (7)
“Suzanne whose name adorns the second-largest stadium at the venue.”
LENGLEN (7)
“A cutout guide for repetitive spray patterns”
STENCIL (7)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (7)
“Sounds like whether, but it means the conditions outside like rain or sun”
WEATHER (7)
“Propane-powered glow illuminating the campsite.”
LANTERN (7)
“Francis Ford, director of 'The Godfather'”
COPPOLA (7)
“Machine for producing power by rotating a wheel”
TURBINE (7)
“To purify a liquid by heating and cooling”
DISTILL (7)
“Ultra-athletic rookie Ceddanne who plays both elite center field and shortstop”
RAFAELA (7)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“The large venue packed with cheering fans in October.”
STADIUM (7)
“Adjective for the jars holding a mummy's stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver.”
CANOPIC (7)
“Sticky, golden drizzle made from heated sugar”
CARAMEL (7)
“A specialized electronic device for playing video games.”
CONSOLE (7)
“The mechanism that opens to allow light to hit the sensor”
SHUTTER (7)
“Machine used to remove endoskeletons in the underground facility”
SCOOPER (7)
“Half of the avant-garde duo behind a namesake label, known for casting non-traditional talent”
ECKHAUS (7)
“A slow-moving river of ice that carves valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“Part man, part machine, all cop, patrolling a dystopian Detroit”
ROBOCOP (7)
“A seasonal prevailing wind in South and Southeast Asia bringing heavy rains”
MONSOON (7)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“A one-sentence hook for a movie pitch”
LOGLINE (7)
“Descriptive tag that may praise or smear”
EPITHET (7)
“Billowy trouser silhouette taking over the Fall 2026 street style”
BALLOON (7)
“An intentional voluntary deprivation of sustenance for metabolic benefits”
FASTING (7)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“A small, social, brown bird that often hangs out in groups.”
SPARROW (7)
“A weapon crafted from a ghoul's predatory organ used by investigators”
QUINQUE (7)
“Time and place where a story occurs”
SETTING (7)
“The pressurized part of a ship where people live”
CAPSULE (7)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“A harbor wave triggered by a shaky seabed”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A Spanish club famous for winning the Europa League multiple times”
SEVILLA (7)
“A single installment of a television series”
EPISODE (7)
“A personal view or judgment about a subject”
OPINION (7)
“Spanish co-founder of Cubism who painted Guernica”
PICASSO (7)
“Bottom-dwelling crustacean with eight walking legs and heavy pinchers”
LOBSTER (7)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“A fitting used to join two hoses together”
COUPLER (7)
“Vessel harboring a fragment of a torn soul”
HORCRUX (7)
“One who is among the first to explore a new field”
PIONEER (7)
“When a species no longer has any living members.”
EXTINCT (7)
“What Cayce's fabled underground hall held alongside history from a lost age”
RECORDS (7)
“The chemical process that gives the bread its sour flavor.”
FERMENT (7)
“Silent green stalker famous for hissing before detonating”
CREEPER (7)
“The language used in Rome and Venice”
ITALIAN (7)
“The surname of the Madcap who laughed”
BARRETT (7)
“A gladiator of Dressrosa who fought without spilling a single drop of blood”
REBECCA (7)
“Carlos ___, legendary Mexican-American guitarist”
SANTANA (7)
“Nation that triumphed in 2025 with an operatic club anthem”
AUSTRIA (7)
“The point that separates whole numbers from fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“Reflective costume discs mandatory for a true pop diva”
SEQUINS (7)
“Pale variety that dominates the Tidal Basin landscape.”
YOSHINO (7)
“Italian credited with the first transatlantic radio signal”
MARCONI (7)
“It's getting 'hinc' out, a print process.”
ETCHING (7)
“Fiddler aficionado who floated lovers over Vitebsk”
CHAGALL (7)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“Media franchise centered on catching, training, and battling pocket monsters”
POKEMON (7)
“The group of advisors to the president”
CABINET (7)
“Neutral subatomic particle”
NEUTRON (7)
“What a snake does, or what you might do if sorted into the emerald house?”
SLITHER (7)
“Countermeasures applied to repel hostile network intrusions”
DEFENSE (7)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“In a state of peaceful happiness”
CONTENT (7)
“Plush babies collected as speculative investments”
BEANIES (7)
“Sounds like desert, but it's the sweet course after a meal”
DESSERT (7)
“The one-eyed giant who was blinded by a sharpened olive stake”
CYCLOPS (7)
“Simmered fruit sauce that makes a fancy alternative to syrup.”
COMPOTE (7)
“A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending.”
TRAGEDY (7)
“The hard heart of the North Cascades”
GRANITE (7)
“Miserly protagonist who learns the true meaning of Christmas.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Brass band member”
TRUMPET (7)
“Equine aviator born from a decapitated gorgon neck”
PEGASUS (7)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“Steadfast Hobbit who literally carried his best friend up Mount Doom.”
SAMWISE (7)
“Rustic, free-form fruit pie that is famously baked without needing a special pan.”
GALETTE (7)
“The tiny opening in a spray tip”
ORIFICE (7)
“Word meaning the opposite of like, formed by adding dis”
DISLIKE (7)
“The structural skeleton that keeps a tuner car from folding under pressure?”
CHASSIS (7)
“Eastern European nation torn out of the bedrock by Ultron's anti-gravity thrusters”
SOKOVIA (7)
“The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (7)
“The blue gas giant that is farthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Sorcerer Supreme Stephen who peered across fourteen million timelines”
STRANGE (7)
“The illegal production or smuggling of alcohol”
BOOTLEG (7)
“Fluted, twisted pastry that sounds like it might be cruel”
CRULLER (7)
“State of metabolic fuel-switching where sugar is persona non grata”
KETOSIS (7)
“A rare beast with a lion head, a goat body, and a dragon tail”
CHIMERA (7)
“To examine data methodically and in detail”
ANALYZE (7)
“The PB Bestie treat that joined the freezer aisle in 2026”
BLONDIE (7)
“Dishes or containers made of baked clay”
POTTERY (7)
“Lower-alcohol style designed to be enjoyed in multiples over a longer period.”
SESSION (7)
“Rod-harvested thunderstorm bolt powering high-end automation”
BATTERY (7)
“Group of citizen soldiers who were not full-time professionals”
MILITIA (7)
“They start out hating each other before falling hard”
ENEMIES (7)
“The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing”
MARQUEE (7)
“The blue gas giant furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Type of energy possessed by a body in motion”
KINETIC (7)
“Cell part that stores water, food, or waste”
VACUOLE (7)
“Control center of a cell that holds its DNA”
NUCLEUS (7)
“To command or impose an order authoritatively.”
DICTATE (7)
“The Roman name for the deity who commands the tides and storms”
NEPTUNE (7)
“A person who raises and battles creatures”
TRAINER (7)
“The shape formed by the four bases”
DIAMOND (7)
“A team's or individual's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“To get or accept the information being sent”
RECEIVE (7)
“Spiral-shaped, fluid-filled part of the inner ear that helps you hear”
COCHLEA (7)
“Dustin Hoffman went drag to secure a soap opera role in this 1982 comedy”
TOOTSIE (7)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“Brisk musical tempo”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A root that seems quite extreme”
RADICAL (7)
“Heavily embossed shuttle-woven luxury worn by royalty”
BROCADE (7)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“Basement labyrinth locked until an old man gets completely bone-tired?”
DUNGEON (7)
“Made-up tales perfect for escaping reality”
FICTION (7)
“The most famous electric mouse in the world”
PIKACHU (7)
“Free City guarded by the Titan and funded by the Iron Bank”
BRAAVOS (7)
“An auxiliary engine used to provide initial lift”
BOOSTER (7)
“BTS's sixth Korean-language album, released March 2026.”
ARIRANG (7)
“A way to express an amount out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Plaid woolen shirt worn loose over thermal undershirts”
FLANNEL (7)
“Experiential therapy famous for the empty chair technique”
GESTALT (7)
“Type of osmosis used in water purification systems”
REVERSE (7)
“To laugh quietly or inwardly”
CHUCKLE (7)
“Silent era icon who also directed many films”
CHAPLIN (7)
“Formal accusations made against a person”
CHARGES (7)
“Casual shorthand for the 68-team championship event”
TOURNEY (7)
“Competitor striving for gold”
ATHLETE (7)
“Fragmented soul anchor forged through the ultimate taboo act”
HORCRUX (7)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“Plant material used for writing the Book of the Dead.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Where historians go to read between the lines”
ARCHIVE (7)
“Official who enforces the rules during a game”
REFEREE (7)
“Evening light producer”
FIREFLY (7)
“Classroom educator shaping young minds”
TEACHER (7)
“The virgin huntress of the moon who carries a silver bow”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Area where relief pitchers warm up”
BULLPEN (7)
“Unbeaten powerhouse aiming to dethrone Rhea.”
CARGILL (7)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“Turn a neat sheet into a ball”
CRUMPLE (7)
“Natural non-living solid found in the earth”
MINERAL (7)
“The traditional spinning wheel used to make local yarn”
CHARKHA (7)
“Peer-to-peer file sharing service co-created by Shawn Fanning in 1999 that drew the wrath of Metallica”
NAPSTER (7)
“Wood red, perhaps, found among California giants.”
REDWOOD (7)
“Fancy term for a clear display cabinet”
VITRINE (7)
“The Queen of Pop who performed Like a Virgin at the first VMAs”
MADONNA (7)
“Baseball hurler”
PITCHER (7)
“A specific task or journey in space”
MISSION (7)
“Doomed home planet of a famous Man of Steel”
KRYPTON (7)
“Large ancient structure, often triangular”
PYRAMID (7)
“Yolk-based binder that sounds like a short-lived mood”
TEMPERA (7)
“A great victory or achievement causing joy”
TRIUMPH (7)
“Emerald City that gave birth to the nineties flannel explosion”
SEATTLE (7)
“Jacques, the French mariner who mapped the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.”
CARTIER (7)
“Person who fights as part of a country's military”
SOLDIER (7)
“The iconic lunar explorer statuette handed to winners”
MOONMAN (7)
“It drops at the end of the show”
CURTAIN (7)
“S-shaped curve on a track”
CHICANE (7)
“Concealed African nation protected by panther royalty”
WAKANDA (7)
“A trendy neighborhood known for colorful houses and art”
BYWATER (7)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“The alias of Shuu Tsukiyama, obsessed with rare flavors”
GOURMET (7)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“The large gold coin of the wizarding currency”
GALLEON (7)
“Describes the total time that has passed during an activity or event”
ELAPSED (7)
“Essential advice for surviving a hot afternoon set.”
HYDRATE (7)
“Meteorological phenomenon that became a universal emblem of diversity”
RAINBOW (7)
“One product found during a multi step calculation, as in ___ products”
PARTIAL (7)
“Term for species that roam the open sea rather than coasts”
PELAGIC (7)
“The positively charged central core of an atom”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Her grief for Persephone caused the first winter”
DEMETER (7)
“Mountain that simply blows its top when under extreme geological pressure?”
VOLCANO (7)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“Luxury sleeper car king whose wage cuts sparked a nationwide rail strike”
PULLMAN (7)
“Living in the open water far from any shore”
PELAGIC (7)
“The process of cutting and joining film.”
EDITING (7)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“A play that incorporates singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“Made-up stories that offer a great escape”
FICTION (7)
“Relating to the area where land meets the sea”
COASTAL (7)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Land set aside for the purpose of conservation”
RESERVE (7)
“The lion of Doranelle with a son of the north”
GAVRIEL (7)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“A nymph whose seven-year itch involved a captive hero”
CALYPSO (7)
“Discipline divided between theoretical chalkboards and experimental lasers”
PHYSICS (7)
“A material made from plants used for writing”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A short promotional video for a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“Monumental triangular tomb built by Egyptian pharaohs”
PYRAMID (7)
“Indiana quarterback Fernando, heavily projected as the 2026 top overall pick.”
MENDOZA (7)
“The official language of Mexico and Spain”
SPANISH (7)
“Short preview of an upcoming movie release”
TRAILER (7)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“The state of being physically active and healthy”
FITNESS (7)
“Blue seed from prehistoric ages that fruits all year in glass”
ANCIENT (7)
“The tallest living terrestrial animal, known for its extremely long neck”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“Florida space center where the 1981 liftoff took place.”
KENNEDY (7)
“A scheduled match on the calendar”
FIXTURE (7)
“A protective cap worn on the finger while pushing a needle”
THIMBLE (7)
“Belonging to the very distant past”
ANCIENT (7)
“A common antonym for tranquil”
CHAOTIC (7)
“Pale, carrot-like root that sweetens after a winter frost”
PARSNIP (7)
“The first woman whose curiosity released evils into the world”
PANDORA (7)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“Agreement between different notes sounding together”
HARMONY (7)
“Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.”
FICTION (7)
“A swampy world of fog, snakes, and a tiny green hermit”
DAGOBAH (7)
“A device used to send and receive signals”
ANTENNA (7)
“One who observes the world from the outside”
WATCHER (7)
“What tree pose and crow pose strongly require to avoid falling”
BALANCE (7)
“A greasy substance extracted from sheep's wool used in cosmetics”
LANOLIN (7)
“To catch the ball after a missed shot”
REBOUND (7)
“The mystical wall around the island”
BARRIER (7)
“Arranger of beautiful botanical bouquets”
FLORIST (7)
“Brief stoppage in play”
TIMEOUT (7)
“Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes”
PHOENIX (7)
“Chinese puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes”
TANGRAM (7)
“The star gourd of the autumn coffee shop menu”
PUMPKIN (7)
“First name of the lonely woman who picks up the grains in the church in a 1966 song.”
ELEANOR (7)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“The art of dressing up as your favorite fictional character.”
COSPLAY (7)
“Usual weather pattern of a region over many years”
CLIMATE (7)
“Showing the traits of a particular group or kind”
TYPICAL (7)
“Hero who used a reflective shield to defeat Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“French-speaking nation surrounding The Gambia on three sides”
SENEGAL (7)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Sloped ramp used to raise objects with less force”
INCLINE (7)
“Reversi-like challenge that takes a minute to learn, a lifetime to master.”
OTHELLO (7)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Metalloid with the symbol Si used to make computer chips and glass”
SILICON (7)
“The eighth and farthest known major planet from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The player who leads the team on the field”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Pure chemical substance that cannot be broken down by ordinary reactions”
ELEMENT (7)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“To change a fraction into a decimal or percent”
CONVERT (7)
“Where Islanders gather to receive a text”
FIREPIT (7)
“A movie genre involving magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“High end sewing that is made to order”
COUTURE (7)
“Carefully selected and presented, like the inventory of a high-end secondhand boutique”
CURATED (7)
“The ideal firm texture for cooked pasta, literally translated as to the tooth”
ALDENTE (7)
“Distinguished conductor or teacher”
MAESTRO (7)
“Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses”
IMAGERY (7)
“Melanistic big cat variant cloaked in deep black fur”
PANTHER (7)
“Fab Four whose names adorn the crucial data-carrying probes.”
BEATLES (7)
“The place where digital photos are saved”
STORAGE (7)
“Zoe who co-chaired the 2026 host committee”
KRAVITZ (7)
“The archangel who announced the birth of John and Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“To shout out loud, warranting a specific emotional punctuation mark”
EXCLAIM (7)
“Grassy plain in tropical regions with few scattered trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“The first name of the bands lead vocalist McCall”
WINSTON (7)
“Subatomic particle with no charge”
NEUTRON (7)
“A highly intelligent, eight-armed cephalopod capable of complex camouflage”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Eight-armed wonder, 'pus' out 'cot' for a quick nap.”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Unfortunate or having very bad luck”
HAPLESS (7)
“Classic car sporting "HM 20" plates in the anniversary teaser.”
MUSTANG (7)
“Line on a map connecting points of equal elevation; out con, confused”
CONTOUR (7)
“A room where food is prepared and cooked”
KITCHEN (7)
“Macronutrient vital for muscle repair and enzymatic reactions”
PROTEIN (7)
“To transform source code into machine-readable format.”
COMPILE (7)
“A story centered on love and relationships”
ROMANCE (7)
“To lead an orchestra using a baton.”
CONDUCT (7)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“An equal parts mixture of espresso and warm milk”
CORTADO (7)
“A method of teaching reading by sounding out letters”
PHONICS (7)
“Nation, a defined territory.”
COUNTRY (7)
“A scheduled session where attendees can get an autograph from a creator.”
SIGNING (7)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“Unit of energy derived from food and expended during metabolic work”
CALORIE (7)
“The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Term for a handcrafted style of baking prioritizing tradition and high-quality ingredients.”
ARTISAN (7)
“Network connection for your phone”
SERVICE (7)
“The Brazilian goalkeeper who scored a dramatic header against West Brom in 2021”
ALISSON (7)
“A plunger and barrel duo designed for sharp deliveries”
SYRINGE (7)
“A public musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“A small tool used by officials to signal a stop in play”
WHISTLE (7)
“Woodwind instrument using enclosed reeds and a reservoir”
BAGPIPE (7)
“Spot kick awarded for a foul in the box”
PENALTY (7)
“A light spear thrown for distance”
JAVELIN (7)
“Ben ___, American who won his first grass title ahead of Wimbledon 2026.”
SHELTON (7)
“To drink plenty of fluids during a workout”
HYDRATE (7)
“Describes a time display using numerals rather than moving hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“The evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The answer you get when you multiply two numbers”
PRODUCT (7)
“A homophone for the street she rented a house on, which became a Lover track”
CORNEAL (7)
“Bird with a big bill”
PELICAN (7)
“A booklet that lists the actors and scenes”
PROGRAM (7)
“Spanish word for office”
OFICINA (7)
“The hidden African nation and source of vibranium”
WAKANDA (7)
“Fresh fruity toppings like strawberries or blueberries.”
BERRIES (7)
“Pasta parcels stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables.”
RAVIOLI (7)
“Orienteering tool for a lost hiker”
COMPASS (7)
“When two cards are better together than apart”
SYNERGY (7)
“The fermented mixture of flour and water that acts as the leavening agent.”
STARTER (7)
“A building containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“Late British designer honored by the unforgettable 2011 Savage Beauty gala.”
MCQUEEN (7)
“The league manager who collects dues and settles disputes”
COMMISH (7)
“Romance language from Rome”
ITALIAN (7)
“A bird with a forked tail that catches insects in flight.”
SWALLOW (7)
“Boy from Bowral whose 99.94 benchmark stands immortal”
BRADMAN (7)
“Fast-paced obstacle course competition”
AGILITY (7)
“Drop-like variant that often follows a streptococcal infection”
GUTTATE (7)
“Fundamental force attracting bodies with mass”
GRAVITY (7)
“The first stop on the trip that ended in a Ciconian clash”
ISMARUS (7)
“Chief male attendant to the groom”
BESTMAN (7)
“An extra waterproof cover for a tent”
RAINFLY (7)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The only team to have competed in every season of the world championship”
FERRARI (7)
“Exclusive, guarded pocket where the wealthy reside”
ENCLAVE (7)
“The substance, typically liquid, that dissolves another substance”
SOLVENT (7)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“A massive stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“The king of Athens who defeated the Minotaur”
THESEUS (7)
“P. H. N. E. R. O. N. A functional unit of the kidney.”
NEPHRON (7)
“Mythical creature with a lion's body and eagle's head”
GRIFFIN (7)
“The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning”
CONTEXT (7)
“Frosted toaster pastry stuffed with fruit jelly or chocolate fudge”
POPTART (7)
“The hidden African nation ruled by the Black Panther”
WAKANDA (7)
“Georgia host city featuring matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“Spicy pizza topped with hot salami and chili oil”
DIAVOLA (7)
“Afternoon television slot historically dominated by soaps”
DAYTIME (7)
“An author's choice of words and phrasing”
DICTION (7)
“A tool for breaking down herbs or a type of sandwich”
GRINDER (7)
“A god of time often found on the digital clock”
CHRONOS (7)
“Net metric often used to separate teams on the points table”
RUNRATE (7)
“Orange squash chosen from the vine for doorstep illumination”
PUMPKIN (7)
“The empire that destroyed Jerusalem and exiled its elite”
BABYLON (7)
“Inlet on the car body used for cooling the engine”
SIDEPOD (7)
“Plural of a military conflict”
BATTLES (7)
“Double-reed instrument”
BASSOON (7)
“Soul shard container that makes breaking up truly hard to do?”
HORCRUX (7)
“The decorative molding at the very top of a wall or building”
CORNICE (7)
“Flowing water moving in a definite direction”
CURRENT (7)
“Opening presentation that sets the tone for the week's announcements.”
KEYNOTE (7)
“The amount of time that has passed between a start and an end”
ELAPSED (7)
“Sludge pioneers fronted by Buzz Osborne who shaped heavy alternative rhythms”
MELVINS (7)
“Rotten surprise that ruins the ending”
SPOILER (7)
“Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“The fearful slayer who only fights effectively while unconscious”
ZENITSU (7)
“Crest hit, oddly, for extension.”
STRETCH (7)
“Word meaning from one side to the other, as in walk ___ the door”
THROUGH (7)
“Open, grassy plain ecosystem”
SAVANNA (7)
“The group that created this whole universe”
STARKID (7)
“Often a time for phone calls”
COMMUTE (7)
“Wireless earbuds heavily rumored for a 5th-gen update”
AIRPODS (7)
“Interlace fingers or limbs in a complex knot”
ENTWINE (7)
“A new series riding the coattails of an established hit”
SPINOFF (7)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Dishonest landscape turning purple with rotten ambition?”
CORRUPT (7)
“Hard to perceive or known by only a few”
OBSCURE (7)
“Whistle-blowing match arbiter enforcing the laws of the game”
REFEREE (7)
“A raw, unpolished player taken purely for future development”
PROJECT (7)
“Italian prancing horse, if rare, fir will be found.”
FERRARI (7)
“Nathan was this type of messenger”
PROPHET (7)
“Sharp-eyed archer who famously shield-surfed at Helm's Deep”
LEGOLAS (7)
“The first word of Brooke's global fashion empire”
CLOTHES (7)
“A biological shot at immunity”
VACCINE (7)
“Study of organisms and their environment”
ECOLOGY (7)
“The standard face to face style often called the first word of a religious task”
MISSION (7)
“The most common type of poultry eaten worldwide”
CHICKEN (7)
“Software or data that takes advantage of a bug”
EXPLOIT (7)
“Device used to receive over the air signals”
ANTENNA (7)
“Relating to a feeding level within a food chain”
TROPHIC (7)
“Capital city set in a valley beneath Mount Avila”
CARACAS (7)
“Huge, slow-moving mass of ice”
GLACIER (7)
“The comfort feature built into the sole”
CUSHION (7)
“A method of teaching reading by connecting letters to their sounds”
PHONICS (7)
“Pasadena institute providing paychecks, particle colliders, and cafeteria gossip”
CALTECH (7)
“Mind over matter, until their heads explode from a bad case of warp-demon possession”
PSYKERS (7)
“Quick break for tires and fuel during a race”
PITSTOP (7)
“The restricted area behind the pits where teams house their hospitality units”
PADDOCK (7)
“Element that forms the backbone of modern computing chips”
SILICON (7)
“Gritty 2015 drug-war thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve in which she starred”
SICARIO (7)
“The state bird of Louisiana found in coastal Caribbean waters”
PELICAN (7)
“A number written using a point to separate whole and fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“A measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“The single long bone of the upper arm”
HUMERUS (7)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“To elongate the fibers before they snap, or an exaggeration of the truth”
STRETCH (7)
“Handheld devices used to surf through various channels”
REMOTES (7)
“Jenner's shield, protects against a cruel vice.”
VACCINE (7)
“Windshield-mounted tech gadget, like the 4K models trending for 2026 road trips.”
DASHCAM (7)
“A role that helps the team”
SUPPORT (7)
“System of repetitive exercises often performed on a reformer”
PILATES (7)
“Known for his meticulous dark thrillers like Se7en and Zodiac”
FINCHER (7)
“The collective effort to prevent the opponent from scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“Tree that bears cones and needle-like leaves”
CONIFER (7)
“Sole chassis supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series.”
DALLARA (7)
“A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done”
HOLIDAY (7)
“Monegasque fan favorite hoping to put the Prancing Horse on top.”
LECLERC (7)
“Relating to automated machines designed for complex tasks”
ROBOTIC (7)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“Water-saturated ecosystem acting as nature's filter”
WETLAND (7)
“Numerical parameters that the model adjusts during training”
WEIGHTS (7)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (7)
“The player who leads the team and makes tactical decisions”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The sword that speaks only the truth”
DAMARIS (7)
“A flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero”
INTEGER (7)
“Another name for one fourth”
QUARTER (7)
“French word for newspaper”
JOURNAL (7)
“Game starting with bishop to c4 targeting the f7 square”
ITALIAN (7)
“Fictional superstar with a geographical surname.”
MONTANA (7)
“Shared customs and arts honored during the festivities.”
CULTURE (7)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“Master of magnetism who champions mutant superiority”
MAGNETO (7)
“A milestone to reach before turning off the lamp”
CHAPTER (7)
“Buzzing collective that gets in formation for their queen”
BEYHIVE (7)
“The clothing worn by an actor during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“A forest dweller with a human torso and the body of a horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“Component for changing speeds”
GEARBOX (7)
“Relating to automated machines that perform tasks”
ROBOTIC (7)
“A slice of the demographic pie cut for closer inspection”
SEGMENT (7)
“Total mass of living organisms in a given area”
BIOMASS (7)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“Twin meaning disguised in different clothes”
SYNONYM (7)
“Starchy tropical root used to make tapioca pearls”
CASSAVA (7)
“Past I.M.O., thick paint application.”
IMPASTO (7)
“The ultimate belt that divides the world into two halves”
EQUATOR (7)
“Portable Sony device that often skipped while walking”
DISCMAN (7)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“Spanish word meaning greetings, often used to end a letter”
SALUDOS (7)
“A fast-drying synthetic paint medium”
ACRYLIC (7)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“Clint who composed the haunting track 'Lux Aeterna'”
MANSELL (7)
“The crewman who died by falling off a roof and asked for a burial”
ELPENOR (7)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“Interconnected group, like a neural one”
NETWORK (7)
“Swashbuckling franchise featuring 'He's a Pirate' and Jack Sparrow's voyages”
PIRATES (7)
“European nation where Hans Zimmer was born in Frankfurt am Main”
GERMANY (7)
“Vocal percussion routinely deployed to fill dead air or disrupt calm dialogue”
BEATBOX (7)
“The astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter”
GALILEO (7)
“The internal organ in which the major part of digestion occurs”
STOMACH (7)
“Powerful family preserving wealth through generations”
DYNASTY (7)
“Simple sugar plants produce for energy”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Mythical creature, half-human, half-horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“The act of feeling the music and enjoying the atmosphere”
VYBZING (7)
“Matching clothes worn by teammates”
UNIFORM (7)
“Chilly section of the grocery store where pints reside”
FREEZER (7)
“Heavy swing that breaks boulders and unearths ladder rungs”
PICKAXE (7)
“"3rd Rock" actor John, nominated for his colossal performance in "Giant"”
LITHGOW (7)
“An individual score of one hundred or more”
CENTURY (7)
“Fosse-choreographed classic featuring Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly”
CHICAGO (7)
“The type of letter used at the start of a sentence or a name”
CAPITAL (7)
“Distinct demographic slice targeted by specific promotions”
SEGMENT (7)
“Partner who famously returned to lead the Organized Crime unit”
STABLER (7)
“How you order a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo”
DRESSED (7)
“The Brazilian forward famous for his no-look goals and defensive work rate”
FIRMINO (7)
“Current voice actor Tony who learned from the original.”
ANSELMO (7)
“Sudden grasp of the inner nature of things”
INSIGHT (7)
“Don making his 2026 Broadway debut in "Proof".”
CHEADLE (7)
“Engine-driven machine that replaced horses on farms”
TRACTOR (7)
“Sheet with cut-out designs through which spray or ink is passed”
STENCIL (7)
“Collection of related web pages”
WEBSITE (7)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“Imaginary belt that keeps the Earth from splitting its pants?”
EQUATOR (7)
“Word formed by rearranging the letters of another”
ANAGRAM (7)
“The fastest land mammal over short distances”
CHEETAH (7)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“Synonym for authentic and real”
GENUINE (7)
“The first book of the Hebrew scriptures”
GENESIS (7)
“Someone who must remain calm while waiting for the doctor”
PATIENT (7)
“Plural of a mounted warrior”
KNIGHTS (7)
“Warm region of Earth located near the equator”
TROPICS (7)
“Classic handheld device bundled with Tetris in 1989”
GAMEBOY (7)
“The status of the protagonists after the initial fire”
ORPHANS (7)
“Glowing with love, confidence, or joy”
RADIANT (7)
“An introduction to a book typically stating its subject or aim”
PREFACE (7)
“The southwest coastal country known for having the world's oldest desert”
NAMIBIA (7)
“Very large rounded rock”
BOULDER (7)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“Record-breaking 1997 film about a maritime disaster”
TITANIC (7)
“Word relating to heat or temperature”
THERMAL (7)
“Bass-playing brother who recently released an unearthed final track”
VERDINE (7)
“Flat-topped land, a late UP settlement”
PLATEAU (7)
“Flag-raising infraction for an eager attacker”
OFFSIDE (7)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (7)
“The organ where food is broken down after swallowing”
STOMACH (7)
“Malicious code engineered to take advantage of a known bug”
EXPLOIT (7)
“A warm breath on a frozen ridge”
CHINOOK (7)
“A slowly moving mass of ice formed by snow accumulation”
GLACIER (7)
“Host city of the most anticipated week in golf.”
AUGUSTA (7)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Male kin who might put you in a friendly headlock.”
BROTHER (7)
“The status of dinosaurs before science controversially intervened”
EXTINCT (7)
“Board on which an artist holds and blends paints”
PALETTE (7)
“Gottlieb's last name, a co-founder”
DAIMLER (7)
“The kneecap, a sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon”
PATELLA (7)
“Complete path that electricity can flow through”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Watertight chamber for underwater work”
CAISSON (7)
“Astoria kids who declared that they never say die”
GOONIES (7)
“Narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Love-centric genre that dominates the summer bestseller lists”
ROMANCE (7)
“A roasted green tea alternative gaining popularity alongside matcha”
HOJICHA (7)
“Device used to transmit or receive radio waves”
ANTENNA (7)
“French word for the autumn season”
AUTOMNE (7)
“Senior academic administrator, just a step below the university president”
PROVOST (7)
“Organic micronutrient named with letters like A, C, D, and K”
VITAMIN (7)
“Wealthy, penny-pinching uncle who loves diving into coins.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical makeup”
MINERAL (7)
“Subatomic realm exploited to navigate the pathways of time”
QUANTUM (7)
“Enclosure where thoroughbreds are paraded and saddled before taking the track.”
PADDOCK (7)
“The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match”
WHISTLE (7)
“Securing the ball after a missed shot”
REBOUND (7)
“Andrew who led the Liberal Party in the 1984 election”
PEACOCK (7)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (7)
“The enchanted weapon that can only be lifted by the worthy”
MJOLNIR (7)
“Christopher Nolan film marking his acting debut”
DUNKIRK (7)
“What pre-serum Steve Rogers admits he does not like”
BULLIES (7)
“Grumpy orange droid with a body count and a personality like a blender”
CHOPPER (7)
“Precipitation wear that washes away conventional dynastic timelines”
EROSION (7)
“A machine that extracts energy from a fluid flow to produce rotation.”
TURBINE (7)
“Dear green place of the west”
GLASGOW (7)
“The historic San Diego quarter that transforms into a hub of pop culture parties.”
GASLAMP (7)
“The person responsible for choosing the music at a session”
SELECTA (7)
“The antagonist everyone loves to hate, like Skeletor in this summer's reboot”
VILLAIN (7)
“An honorary title for a distinguished conductor”
MAESTRO (7)
“Post-Impressionist who abandoned Europe for Tahitian visions”
GAUGUIN (7)
“To stagger momentarily while walking or running”
STUMBLE (7)
“The first word in her chart-topping crossover hit with Kenny Rogers”
ISLANDS (7)
“A long metal bar to which iron plates are attached”
BARBELL (7)
“Respectful Italian title for a distinguished musical master or conductor”
MAESTRO (7)
“The total inventory of a mind”
LEXICON (7)
“Back Home Again in ___ (pre-race song).”
INDIANA (7)
“Handheld electronic encyclopedia that records data on encountered species”
POKEDEX (7)
“Slanted text style used to set off titles of books or movies”
ITALICS (7)
“Official who enforces rules on the playing field”
REFEREE (7)
“Subterranean diamond found by a snout”
TRUFFLE (7)
“Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“Ground, seasoned meat product often paired with the red discs.”
SAUSAGE (7)
“A number expressed using a point, often the result of a division”
DECIMAL (7)
“Flow of electric charge through a wire”
CURRENT (7)
“A sea creature with three hearts and blue blood”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Electric mouse pocket monster and global pop culture icon”
PIKACHU (7)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“Culinary competition where a weird basket ingredient can get you cut”
CHOPPED (7)
“Breed famous for going limp and relaxed when picked up.”
RAGDOLL (7)
“One who might be accused of making a scene, or at least a collection”
CURATOR (7)
“Slang for foliage-tourism trips to see vibrant canopy transformations”
PEEPING (7)
“Nickname for a British soldier, based on uniform color”
REDCOAT (7)
“A large molecule composed of repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“Making a point one dot at a time”
STIPPLE (7)
“A player who battles in the trenches”
LINEMAN (7)
“Follower of a Bohemian reformer; sounds like a quiet sect.”
HUSSITE (7)
“The metamorphic act of crawling out of one's skin”
ECDYSIS (7)
“Subaru's rugged wagon-style crossover named after the Australian wilderness”
OUTBACK (7)
“Last name of the 'Our Perfect Storm' author Carley”
FORTUNE (7)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A number written with a point, like 0.5”
DECIMAL (7)
“A machine that puts digital text onto paper”
PRINTER (7)
“Nationality of the Ferrari brand”
ITALIAN (7)
“The All-Star ___ Game highlights top minor league prospects”
FUTURES (7)
“Reusable first stage often landing on drone ships”
BOOSTER (7)
“Main division or numbered section of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts”
VOLTAGE (7)
“Depletable green gauge dictating how high one climbs or how far one glides”
STAMINA (7)
“Opaque sibling of a watery medium”
GOUACHE (7)
“Prickly symbol that saved the sleeping army”
THISTLE (7)
“Braveheart who guarded the bridge”
WALLACE (7)
“Combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes”
HARMONY (7)
“General term for the garments shown during fashion month”
APPAREL (7)
“The art of dressing up as a favorite fictional character”
COSPLAY (7)
“A medium to large bag used by women to hold personal items”
HANDBAG (7)
“The time and place where a story happens”
SETTING (7)
“Regional variation of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“Tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion”
INERTIA (7)
“Tall, shaggy species native to the jungle planet Kashyyyk”
WOOKIEE (7)
“Housing for athletes”
VILLAGE (7)
“A perfect defensive game, like Carolina's clincher in 2026”
SHUTOUT (7)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“The rule that penalizes an attacker for being ahead of the last defender when the ball is played”
OFFSIDE (7)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A session where testimony and arguments are heard”
HEARING (7)
“The dominant social network of the mid-2000s where users customized profiles with HTML and a Top Eight”
MYSPACE (7)
“The tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“Describes a number that is less than another”
SMALLER (7)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (7)
“An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming”
CONSOLE (7)
“The historic district adjacent to the convention center”
GASLAMP (7)
“People living together in an ordered community”
SOCIETY (7)
“Savory fried poultry famously paired with this dish in the American South.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Slow bowler who relies on turn and flight rather than speed”
SPINNER (7)
“To turn unreadable ciphertext back into plain text”
DECRYPT (7)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“A soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“Dwayne Wayne's love interest, returning in the new 2026 Netflix sequel series”
WHITLEY (7)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Sovereign head of state like a king or queen”
MONARCH (7)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“A school for higher learning”
COLLEGE (7)
“The official on the field who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“Heavy blow from a comic book hero”
CLOBBER (7)
“The hidden African nation ruled by King T Challa”
WAKANDA (7)
“To book a table in advance”
RESERVE (7)
“Unit measuring just how loud the bass drops.”
DECIBEL (7)
“Sport of moving a boat using wind and canvas”
SAILING (7)
“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”
SEVENTH (7)
“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”
MADNESS (7)
“Essential tool for flipping patties over the flame”
SPATULA (7)
“Saturday session that determines the starting order for Sunday”
QUALIFY (7)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“A game played with two people on each team”
DOUBLES (7)
“The actor who swung into the MCU.”
HOLLAND (7)
“A document showing a degree was earned”
DIPLOMA (7)
“A grassy plain in tropical regions with few trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“The kindhearted swordsman with a forehead scar and hanafuda earrings”
TANJIRO (7)
“Hit someone or something very hard”
CLOBBER (7)
“A princess of flowers and flames who sacrificed all”
NEHEMIA (7)
“Language of Bangladesh and West Bengal”
BENGALI (7)
“Large open venue with seats for many spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“The tallest living land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Area inside the base paths”
INFIELD (7)
“___ Zone (colorful shooter turning 40 in 2026).”
FANTASY (7)
“Vivid description, an IMAGE R.Y.”
IMAGERY (7)
“Biblical biter”
SERPENT (7)
“Blondie track that brought hip-hop to the pop charts in 1981”
RAPTURE (7)
“Instrument used by an official to stop play”
WHISTLE (7)
“The feel of the crumb inside the bread.”
TEXTURE (7)
“A team's turn to bat and score runs”
INNINGS (7)
“1997 epic movie that made everyone debate about a floating door”
TITANIC (7)
“Yellow henchmen returning in a 2026 summer monster comedy”
MINIONS (7)
“Team unit focused on stopping the opponent from scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“Storage unit for plates and coffee mugs”
CABINET (7)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Sun god and judge of heaven who handed laws to King Hammurabi”
SHAMASH (7)
“The title meaning great soul popularized for Mohandas Gandhi”
MAHATMA (7)
“Software specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system”
MALWARE (7)
“High-end, custom-fitted dressmaking”
COUTURE (7)
“To travel to a new region, often with the seasons”
MIGRATE (7)
“The organ where food is digested”
STOMACH (7)
“One-eyed giant from Greek myth”
CYCLOPS (7)
“A submerged or exposed ridge of drift built by currents”
SANDBAR (7)
“Little supporter of a Born This Way pop legend”
MONSTER (7)
“Tool with a needle that always points north”
COMPASS (7)
“Creature that is half man and half horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“The belt that holds the world together at its widest”
EQUATOR (7)
“Courtney, with a new record 'Creature Of Habit' released March 2026.”
BARNETT (7)
“Imagination program providing free literature to children”
LIBRARY (7)
“Director who also tended to the sick arctic baby”
FAVREAU (7)
“Independence and autonomy celebrated by the community”
LIBERTY (7)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“A careless or stupid mistake”
BLUNDER (7)
“Powdered sugar-covered fried dough found in the French Quarter”
BEIGNET (7)
“Traditional horse-drawn carriage used in Mediterranean regions”
TARTANA (7)
“The large fabric hanging that conceals the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“Colloquial handle pinned on an alias”
MONIKER (7)
“Person who fights bulls in Spanish tradition”
MATADOR (7)
“A high degree of gratification or pleasure”
DELIGHT (7)
“The head of the robot where pilots stand”
COCKPIT (7)
“The king known for his great wisdom”
SOLOMON (7)
“Turn at the crease that reads the same backward and forward”
INNINGS (7)
“A main division of a book, typically with a number or title”
CHAPTER (7)
“Medieval holy war”
CRUSADE (7)
“State in which forces on an object cancel each other out”
BALANCE (7)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“The archangel who delivered messages”
GABRIEL (7)
“Los Angeles theater hosting the 2026 ceremony”
PEACOCK (7)
“Defunct retail floor where miniature pine needles met extreme scrutiny”
GIMBELS (7)
“A way to express a decimal as parts out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Silent notification mode”
VIBRATE (7)
“Fine sets, perhaps, for good health.”
FITNESS (7)
“The official start of the afternoon matchup”
KICKOFF (7)
“Knitted wool pullover pulled out when temperatures drop”
SWEATER (7)
“The JOP leader known for his lyrical flow and deep voice”
AIDONIA (7)
“A short story used to teach a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“Iconic 7-Eleven semi-frozen slushie slurped through a spoon straw”
SLURPEE (7)
“Bad air once blamed for a mosquito bite”
MALARIA (7)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (7)
“Out-and-out center forward tasked primarily with scoring goals”
STRIKER (7)
“A statement that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a truth”
PARADOX (7)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated 2026 epic starring Matt Damon [1.1.5]”
ODYSSEY (7)
“Rapturous delight or an overpowering emotion”
ECSTASY (7)
“Nathan was the one who confronted David”
PROPHET (7)
“Most spoken language by native speakers”
CHINESE (7)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“The patriarch considered the father of many nations”
ABRAHAM (7)
“Agricultural produce grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers”
ORGANIC (7)
“An aged gardener waiting for his son to plant the final seed”
LAERTES (7)
“A square mark used to add an editor's note inside a quotation”
BRACKET (7)
“Event that briefly turns day into night”
ECLIPSE (7)
“Aerodynamic device mounted to disrupt unfavorable airflow”
SPOILER (7)
“A novel or short story about a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A personal view or judgment about something”
OPINION (7)
“Software designed to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“Historic course that hosts the second jewel of the Triple Crown.”
PIMLICO (7)
“Archangel who posed as a Trickster”
GABRIEL (7)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“A container that keeps liquids hot or cold”
THERMOS (7)
“Supernatural nanny she embodied in a 2018 Disney musical sequel”
POPPINS (7)
“Caprine-lion-reptile conglomerate brought down from high altitude”
CHIMERA (7)
“An official who investigates incidents and issues penalties”
STEWARD (7)
“A spirit born from the heart of a spiked desert plant”
TEQUILA (7)
“Official status granted to the occasion nationwide in 2021”
HOLIDAY (7)
“Clever eight-armed sea creature that can easily squeeze through tiny gaps”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“A shorthand identity forged from the initial letters of a longer title”
ACRONYM (7)
“Someone who organizes tasks and people”
MANAGER (7)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction”
PENALTY (7)
“Enormous sleeping beast that blocks roadways until awoken by a flute”
SNORLAX (7)
“Sense that lets you detect sound using your ears”
HEARING (7)
“Costume play, acting out a role.”
COSPLAY (7)
“Spotted stalker famous for hauling prey up into trees”
LEOPARD (7)
“Bladed rotor used in modern power plants and jet engines”
TURBINE (7)
“Song title inspired by a Roald Dahl character”
MATILDA (7)
“A grassy plain where trees are loners”
SAVANNA (7)
“Organelle that stores a cell's genetic material”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“Flightless bird in a tuxedo”
PENGUIN (7)
“Subaru's compact car that serves as the basis for their rally championship models”
IMPREZA (7)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“Pouch for a pocketless person”
SPORRAN (7)
“The windy blue gas giant furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“A Mariah Carey hit that required a high-range performance”
EMOTION (7)
“Distinguished title for someone who knows how to hold an ensemble together?”
MAESTRO (7)
“Popular pale-pink export to the Tidal Basin”
YOSHINO (7)
“Atom with same protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“The scientific name for the cell control center”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Carlos, the dynamic Spanish sensation and former US Open champion.”
ALCARAZ (7)
“The ability to move quickly and change direction easily”
AGILITY (7)
“The ability to read smoothly and accurately at a good pace”
FLUENCY (7)
“Power source for portable devices”
BATTERY (7)
“An equal-parts bitter Italian trio that blushes crimson”
NEGRONI (7)
“A fan-shaped shellfish known for its ability to swim by clapping its shells”
SCALLOP (7)
“Warrior race known for their ridged foreheads and honor”
KLINGON (7)
“A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes”
SPECIES (7)
“The huntress who guarded the wilderness under the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Breakthrough noir told backwards via Polaroid photos and body ink”
MEMENTO (7)
“System of interconnected computers”
NETWORK (7)
“Round building or hall covered by a majestic dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“Universal attraction that brings everyone down to earth?”
GRAVITY (7)
“Force that pulls objects down toward the ground”
GRAVITY (7)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“A classic portable music player made by Sony.”
WALKMAN (7)
“The Maid of Tarth who sought to protect the Stark girls”
BRIENNE (7)
“The whole series of past events connected with a particular person.”
HISTORY (7)
“A short traditional saying that gives advice or expresses a truth”
PROVERB (7)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“Clip 'es, a shadowed event (anag)”
ECLIPSE (7)
“Organisms that live on or near the ocean floor”
BENTHOS (7)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“Firmly press from opposite sides”
SQUEEZE (7)
“A puzzle that needs to be figured out.”
MYSTERY (7)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“An isolated environment for safely running untrusted applications”
SANDBOX (7)
“Low-skidding trap clicked from thumb and fingers by a leg-break maestro”
FLIPPER (7)
“A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga”
TRILOGY (7)
“Having broken free from confinement or control”
ESCAPED (7)
“The actual information or idea being conveyed”
MESSAGE (7)
“A finished article of clothing”
GARMENT (7)
“Word describing the chaotic nature of March college sports.”
MADNESS (7)
“Show-off time before the final chord”
CADENZA (7)
“Spiral shaped cavity in the inner ear responsible for hearing”
COCHLEA (7)
“Rich woven fabric, a brother made.”
BROCADE (7)
“French microbiologist who made dairy safe to drink”
PASTEUR (7)
“Caribbean island known for its blue mountains and music”
JAMAICA (7)
“Nightclub heavy or fierce short-pitched headhunter”
BOUNCER (7)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“Describing reality simulated by digital software”
VIRTUAL (7)
“Host city bringing the world to BMO Field”
TORONTO (7)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (7)
“The famous son of David and Bathsheba”
SOLOMON (7)
“A live music performance for a large audience”
CONCERT (7)
“Luster C, a grouping of stars (anag)”
CLUSTER (7)
“Exclusive enclosure where mechanics and A-list celebrities cross paths.”
PADDOCK (7)
“A glowing insect or a space western cut short”
FIREFLY (7)
“A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and long claws”
LOBSTER (7)
“For all future time”
FOREVER (7)
“Thepredictiongridyoufillout, whichinevitablygetsruinedbythesecondround.”
BRACKET (7)
“The final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“Hollywood A-lister taking a solo trip to Tau Ceti in the 2026 film adaptation.”
GOSLING (7)
“A mountain with a vent for lava”
VOLCANO (7)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The Insect Hashira who uses poison instead of decapitation”
SHINOBU (7)
“Crimson songbird dropping tears of healing over smoldering ashes”
PHOENIX (7)
“The fast, tricky players who hug the touchlines and cross balls into the box”
WINGERS (7)
“The result of multiplying two or more factors”
PRODUCT (7)
“A person who is qualified to participate in an election.”
ELECTOR (7)
“Volcanic planet the duo calls home”
NEVARRO (7)
“Discarded boot or kettle that yanks you away by your navel without warning?”
PORTKEY (7)
“Cosmonaut whose historic journey happened exactly 20 years before STS-1.”
GAGARIN (7)
“Group of animals or plants that can breed with one another”
SPECIES (7)
“A medicine that helps prevent a specific disease”
VACCINE (7)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Genre featuring meet-cutes and happily-ever-afters”
ROMANCE (7)
“The cargo carried by a transport vehicle”
PAYLOAD (7)
“To give evidence under oath”
TESTIFY (7)
“Learning through a membrane by concentration”
OSMOSIS (7)
“Distilled spirit central to many holiday toasts.”
TEQUILA (7)
“Outermost electrons responsible for dictating chemical reactivity”
VALENCE (7)
“The weapon used in the unfortunate opera house incident”
HARPOON (7)
“Flat, raised area of land with steep sides, like a tableland”
PLATEAU (7)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“A long and adventurous journey or voyage.”
ODYSSEY (7)
“Electrical potential difference”
VOLTAGE (7)
“Describes a collision in which kinetic energy is conserved”
ELASTIC (7)
“A reusable spacecraft designed for transport”
SHUTTLE (7)
“Where the river meets the tide”
ESTUARY (7)
“To decide which of two numbers is larger or smaller”
COMPARE (7)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“Arranged bunch of flowers held by the bride”
BOUQUET (7)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“The simple sugar that cells use for fuel”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Person who helps students learn new skills and subjects”
TEACHER (7)
“Singing along to recorded music as entertainment”
KARAOKE (7)
“Cavity filler and plaque fighter”
DENTIST (7)
“Legumes associated with a plainsman of peace”
PEANUTS (7)
“An artist hoping to hear their name called from the envelope”
NOMINEE (7)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“French verb meaning to study, normally written with an accent”
ETUDIER (7)
“The legendary Scottish manager who built the modern foundations of the club in the sixties”
SHANKLY (7)
“The act of keeping food in appropriate containers”
STORAGE (7)
“The enchanted hammer that only the worthy can lift”
MJOLNIR (7)
“A common antonym for modern”
ANCIENT (7)
“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”
IRELAND (7)
“An objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“Star guard Jalen, leading the charge for the Manhattan-based contenders”
BRUNSON (7)
“Fire breathing beast with parts of lion goat and snake”
CHIMERA (7)
“The condition that makes you forget your own clue”
AMNESIA (7)
“The measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“An individual score of one hundred runs or more”
CENTURY (7)
“Discipline involving hypotheses, beakers, and discovery”
SCIENCE (7)
“Force of attraction between any two objects with mass”
GRAVITY (7)
“Cold-blooded animal with scales.”
REPTILE (7)
“Extinguish a fire with a heavy blanket”
SMOTHER (7)
“The result of winning a match”
VICTORY (7)
“The bustling, exclusive enclosure behind the pit lane.”
PADDOCK (7)
“Porch leading to the entrance of a building”
PORTICO (7)
“Loyal friend of Jon Snow, a maester-in-training”
SAMWELL (7)
“A major broadcaster like ABC, CBS, or NBC.”
NETWORK (7)
“Unit of energy derived from food”
CALORIE (7)
“Alexandrian scholar who commented on Diophantus before an untimely demise”
HYPATIA (7)
“A feeling of great pride and joy”
ELATION (7)
“A comparison that explains one thing by relating it to something more familiar”
ANALOGY (7)
“Lanky troublemaker in purple who is famously excluded from certain fighting games.”
WALUIGI (7)
“Flower-like sea creature that provides a safe home for clownfish”
ANEMONE (7)
“Large venue where the team hosts games”
STADIUM (7)
“Live public performance of music by an orchestra or rock band”
CONCERT (7)
“The final post-mortem consultation that gets the last word”
AUTOPSY (7)
“Pop princess who famously wore a red latex jumpsuit in an outer space music video.”
BRITNEY (7)
“Pertaining to depths where light is only a memory”
ABYSSAL (7)
“Triangle known for unexplained disappearances of planes and ships.”
BERMUDA (7)
“Board used by artists to mix various pigments”
PALETTE (7)
“A crossword enthusiast who lives for the day they serve fried dough with sugar”
STANLEY (7)
“Star who famously transformed for the Miss United States competition”
BULLOCK (7)
“Polish powerhouse Iga, entering the 2026 event as the number three seed.”
SWIATEK (7)
“Famous vampire created by Bram Stoker”
DRACULA (7)
“High-end, custom-fitted clothing design”
COUTURE (7)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“Custom-made clothing crafted to a client's exact measurements”
BESPOKE (7)
“Mythic beast whose front half honors the house with the bravest courage?”
GRIFFIN (7)
“Victorian author who gave us 'A Tale of Two Cities'.”
DICKENS (7)
“Sitcom featuring six New Yorkers and a fountain”
FRIENDS (7)
“Composition made by gluing printed fragments onto a backing”
COLLAGE (7)
“Warm, syrupy fruit mixture spooned over morning sweets.”
COMPOTE (7)
“Grand Theatre named after the pioneering brothers of early film”
LUMIERE (7)
“People you like and know well”
FRIENDS (7)
“Statement proven true based on previously established axioms”
THEOREM (7)
“The ability to understand and share the feelings of another”
EMPATHY (7)
“Freedom, the ideal American colonists were fighting for”
LIBERTY (7)
“To bounce the ball down the floor.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“The state of remaining upright while standing on one leg”
BALANCE (7)
“To guess a future outcome based on historical data”
PREDICT (7)
“An artist's selected color board, curated for a specific project”
PALETTE (7)
“Sovereign ruler of an empire.”
EMPEROR (7)
“A group of three related novels”
TRILOGY (7)
“A person like Isaiah or Jeremiah who speaks for God”
PROPHET (7)
“The sweet course shared at the end of the meal”
DESSERT (7)
“Mountain that can erupt with hot melted rock”
VOLCANO (7)
“The quintessential orange squash that dominates autumn dessert menus.”
PUMPKIN (7)
“A stony prison for a god, small enough to fit in your palm”
USHABTI (7)
“Blood-sucker killed by decapitation”
VAMPIRE (7)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“Monumental individual milestone raising a standing ovation”
CENTURY (7)
“Describes a quotient found in stages during long division, as in ___ quotients”
PARTIAL (7)
“The ___, NYC rock legends topping the 2026 Outside Lands bill”
STROKES (7)
“A pure substance consisting entirely of atoms with the same number of protons”
ELEMENT (7)
“Victorian novelist who penned Great Expectations”
DICKENS (7)
“The moderate leader who served as a political mentor to Mahatma Gandhi”
GOKHALE (7)
“A simple story used to illustrate a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“Measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“Frances's 2026 Prime Video series, branching out from 'Reacher'”
NEAGLEY (7)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A dismissal where the keeper removes the bails while the batter is out of their ground”
STUMPED (7)
“Full-length narrative work competing in the main selection”
FEATURE (7)
“A short promotional video for an upcoming movie.”
TRAILER (7)
“The visionary manager who put the band in matching suits.”
EPSTEIN (7)
“The archangel who announced the birth of Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low to high concentration”
OSMOSIS (7)
“A large waterbird with a distinctive throat pouch used for scooping up fish”
PELICAN (7)
“Her native nationality hailing from across the Atlantic”
BRITISH (7)
“The chaotic setting of Sunnyside in the third movie.”
DAYCARE (7)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“How one might describe the monsters from the hole”
HIDEOUS (7)
“Format where you bid imaginary dollars to build a team”
AUCTION (7)
“A regional manager whose ultimate dream is to star in a movie called Threat Level Midnight”
MICHAEL (7)
“Incise a hard surface like copper or wood using a sharp burin”
ENGRAVE (7)
“Nickname for the oblong ball being tossed around”
PIGSKIN (7)
“Organ where food is digested”
STOMACH (7)
“The official responsible for blowing the whistle on fouls”
REFEREE (7)
“Eager to assist others, reflecting the service-oriented nature of the sign”
HELPFUL (7)
“A whole number that might be negative”
INTEGER (7)
“Extreme, but not camping out”
INTENSE (7)
“Spiced ground pork often found scattered in crumbles on a supreme pie.”
SAUSAGE (7)
“Large molecule built by ribosomes that cells use for growth and repair”
PROTEIN (7)
“A set of matching clothes worn by a sports team”
UNIFORM (7)
“The customs and arts of a particular group or nation”
CULTURE (7)
“An infraction that forces an offending squad to play a man down”
PENALTY (7)
“General term for software intended to damage or disable computers”
MALWARE (7)
“Professional who curates and accessorizes the show's outfits”
STYLIST (7)
“The holy grail of Texas pitmasters”
BRISKET (7)
“An empress who turns her admirers into stone, except for one oblivious rubber man”
HANCOCK (7)
“Where audiences watched blockbusters before VHS tapes took over”
THEATER (7)
“Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind through sensory detail”
IMAGERY (7)
“Roman name for the god of the ocean”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The legendary creator famous for his Marvel movie cameos”
STANLEE (7)
“He went to the depths of the ocean and Pandora”
CAMERON (7)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“An eight-armed creature that can release ink”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Frying pan”
SKILLET (7)
“Soft song intended to help children sleep”
LULLABY (7)
“Uralic language of Helsinki”
FINNISH (7)
“A state of intense concentration and meditative union”
SAMADHI (7)
“The tool used by the referee to control the game”
WHISTLE (7)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“Monster that sheds its skin to mimic others”
SHIFTER (7)
“Joe who provided the original illustrations for the Man of Steel”
SHUSTER (7)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A musical about jazz and crime in the roaring twenties”
CHICAGO (7)
“Independent city-state surrounded by the Italian capital”
VATICAN (7)
“Navigation tool that uses Earth's magnetic field to show direction”
COMPASS (7)
“Relating to heat or the transfer of heat energy”
THERMAL (7)
“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”
DUALISM (7)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“The mother of Persephone who controls the seasons”
DEMETER (7)
“Paper lamp released into the sky during Asian festivals”
LANTERN (7)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (7)
“Subterranean or royal enclosure where resonance or royalty is locked away”
CHAMBER (7)
“Equine stargazer refusing to meddle in mortal wizarding wars”
CENTAUR (7)
“Live musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“Previous team-up film whose timestamps are hidden in the trailer's glitchy codes”
ENDGAME (7)
“A fresh take on an old classic, like 2026's "Death of a Salesman"”
REVIVAL (7)
“Frame of a Ferrari car”
CHASSIS (7)
“Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Young frog that lives in water and breathes with gills”
TADPOLE (7)
“The overarching system and structure of a language”
GRAMMAR (7)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The person of interest who seems a little too nervous.”
SUSPECT (7)
“Three-part literary sequence like The Lord of the Rings”
TRILOGY (7)
“Relating to the senses or to physical feeling”
SENSORY (7)
“Bram Stoker's iconic, blood-drinking count.”
DRACULA (7)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“The kingdom where the heroes live”
AURADON (7)
“The long stiff hair on a cat's face”
WHISKER (7)
“Australia Fair became the official national anthem this year”
ADVANCE (7)
“Close approach, 'peer I eg' around (anag)”
PERIGEE (7)
“Official bus service transporting fans from local hotels to the grounds”
SHUTTLE (7)
“How something feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy”
TEXTURE (7)
“Organ where digestion begins”
STOMACH (7)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“A smooth, pliable icing used to sculpt elaborate cake decorations.”
FONDANT (7)
“A tiny piece of journalism that defines a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“French artist known for his vibrant use of color and cutouts”
MATISSE (7)
“Split soul keepsake that is practically impossible to recycle?”
HORCRUX (7)
“A designer's private studio or workshop where the magic happens”
ATELIER (7)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“A stimulus that causes a sudden dissociative episode”
TRIGGER (7)
“The upper seating area in a theater”
BALCONY (7)
“An afternoon performance, perfect for a weekend trip”
MATINEE (7)
“Greek hero who killed the gorgon Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“Spanish word for family”
FAMILIA (7)
“A repeating arrangement that a machine tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“To record an image using a camera”
CAPTURE (7)
“The tallest land animal on Earth”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Guy, director often associated with British gangster films”
RITCHIE (7)
“Arrogant basketball star whose life was cut short at a gas station”
QUENTIN (7)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (7)
“The most spoken native language in the world, including Mandarin”
CHINESE (7)
“A group of living things that are similar”
SPECIES (7)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities”
SNEAKER (7)
“Natural environment increasingly fragmented by human development”
HABITAT (7)
“To make someone feel pleased or happy”
GLADDEN (7)
“Unsung trackside hero responsible for waving safety and penalty flags.”
MARSHAL (7)
“Someone who follows and watches a person obsessively”
STALKER (7)
“Enormous mechanical salamander that crawls around the brim of Death Mountain”
RUDANIA (7)
“The force that engineers must overcome at liftoff”
GRAVITY (7)
“Floppy-eared gun dog breed like a Cocker or Springer”
SPANIEL (7)
“A numbered section of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“The clown of the orchestra, doubled up in wood”
BASSOON (7)
“The subconscious goal of dissociative behavior”
PROTECT (7)
“A colorful fishy distraction meant to mislead the reader.”
HERRING (7)
“The role often played by the one who causes the most chaos”
VILLAIN (7)
“Formed by adding re to state, meaning to say something again in different words”
RESTATE (7)
“Pop star Carpenter who tops the 2026 Friday bill [1.2]”
SABRINA (7)
“A massive monument with a triangular shape”
PYRAMID (7)
“Ancient Greek epic recounting a hero ten-year voyage home”
ODYSSEY (7)
“A neighborhood coffee shop that serves as a sanctuary for ghouls”
ANTEIKU (7)
“A knitter who was high school classmates with her own boss”
PHYLLIS (7)
“A regional variety of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“Spanish word for mountain, normally spelled with an enye”
MONTANA (7)
“Mustachioed restaurant owner known for his pun-filled daily specials.”
BELCHER (7)
“An assemblage of different forms and materials”
COLLAGE (7)
“Screen or monitor”
DISPLAY (7)
“Magnetic needle that steered early oceanic explorers”
COMPASS (7)
“A highly anticipated teaser video debuted during a studio presentation.”
TRAILER (7)
“The apron-wearing hero pumping the autumn flavors into your cup”
BARISTA (7)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“A mountain that has a short temper?”
VOLCANO (7)
“Flow of electric charge”
CURRENT (7)
“A work of art of recognized and established value”
CLASSIC (7)
“The physical curtain that dictates how long light hits the sensor”
SHUTTER (7)
“Spanish word for school”
ESCUELA (7)
“A shape that is ancient and pointed?”
PYRAMID (7)
“Word meaning to view before, formed by adding pre to a word”
PREVIEW (7)
“The world-famous street known for neon lights and big drinks”
BOURBON (7)
“Group of related organisms.”
SPECIES (7)
“Dormitory can become dirty room”
ANAGRAM (7)
“A citizen of an ancient Greek city known for military prowess”
SPARTAN (7)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“The Don whose mythical 99.94 towers over sporting annals”
BRADMAN (7)
“Subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge”
NEUTRON (7)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“Official, respectful term used by broadcasters instead of 'fans.'”
PATRONS (7)
“The official who enforces the rules during a game”
REFEREE (7)
“First name of the French champion honored by the botanical garden stadium court.”
SIMONNE (7)
“Motion pictures featuring synchronized spoken dialogue”
TALKIES (7)
“Applied directly to the epidermal surface rather than swallowed”
TOPICAL (7)
“A macronutrient made of amino acids essential for building and repairing muscle”
PROTEIN (7)
“Bloody alternative landscape where meat is always on the menu?”
CRIMSON (7)
“The king known for his immense wisdom”
SOLOMON (7)
“The thirteen horizontal lines representing the original states.”
STRIPES (7)
“Home of the Greek gods”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Tiny pores on leaves that exchange gases”
STOMATA (7)
“A colorful witch who built a neighborhood out of grief”
SCARLET (7)
“Type of sentence made of an independent clause and a dependent clause”
COMPLEX (7)
“Free agent pool you'll rush to after week one injuries”
WAIVERS (7)
“A small word like a, an, or the that introduces a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“The player who wears an armband and leads the team”
CAPTAIN (7)
“New Orleans royalty that rinses its crown with anise”
SAZERAC (7)
“New Jersey stadium awarded the honor of hosting the 2026 Final”
METLIFE (7)
“Precious green stone that gives Ireland its famous nickname”
EMERALD (7)
“One's family and relations collectively”
KINDRED (7)
“Power cell harvested from outdoor lightning rods after thunderstorms”
BATTERY (7)
“The crimson shade of a scarab that flies to defend Egypt”
SCARLET (7)
“A single installment of a larger television story”
EPISODE (7)
“A short video used to promote a show”
TRAILER (7)
“The mother and father of a person”
PARENTS (7)
“The queen who felt very attacked and fell from the ceiling”
LAGANJA (7)
“Burst outward violently with a loud noise”
EXPLODE (7)
“Independent city-state enclaved within Rome, home to St. Peter's Basilica”
VATICAN (7)
“Language of Bangladesh”
BENGALI (7)
“An inspired individual who speaks as a messenger of the divine”
PROPHET (7)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (7)
“Star-reading forest dweller with equine lower body”
CENTAUR (7)
“A whole number data type”
INTEGER (7)
“Nationality of the luxury car manufacturer”
ITALIAN (7)
“A place where everybody knows your name”
CHEEERS (7)
“One of the four sovereign rulers dominating the New World”
EMPEROR (7)
“Environmental factors affecting a crop's character”
TERROIR (7)
“The natural grease found in sheep wool”
LANOLIN (7)
“A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“Island getaway where the guards will literally suck the happy memories right out of you?”
AZKABAN (7)
“Region of Pacific islands often grouped with Australia”
OCEANIA (7)
“Burn where a king fell in battle”
SAUCHIE (7)
“The Philistine champion from Gath”
GOLIATH (7)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“Describes a consumer that eats only plants”
PRIMARY (7)
“Traditional dish of masa steamed in corn husks”
TAMALES (7)
“Nelly and Kelly Rowland had a difficult choice in this 2002 duet”
DILEMMA (7)
“Swampy training ground where you have to carry your teacher on your back?”
DAGOBAH (7)
“Cubist revolutionary who fractured Guernica in monochrome”
PICASSO (7)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“Pioneering postal service carried by open-cockpit planes”
AIRMAIL (7)
“A quiet, suppressed laugh.”
CHUCKLE (7)
“A fraction expressed out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Paper boi's surreal southern city”
ATLANTA (7)
“Money spent on goods or services”
EXPENSE (7)
“Bounce the ball repeatedly”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Prefix for the three-horned dinosaur”
TRICERA (7)
“The attractive force that pulls cosmic matter together to form galaxies.”
GRAVITY (7)
“Evermore track featuring an unusual industrial drum beat about not needing a fake peace offering”
CLOSURE (7)
“Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net”
STRIKER (7)
“A person who is proficient in sports and physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“To feel or show great joy or happiness”
REJOICE (7)
“Winged divine horse from Greek mythology”
PEGASUS (7)
“Official who throws yellow flags”
REFEREE (7)
“A private team session where a player showcases their skills”
WORKOUT (7)
“Last name of the author who wrote 'The Night We Met'”
JIMENEZ (7)
“An artificial tight sequence of turns in opposite directions used to slow cars down”
CHICANE (7)
“French word for family”
FAMILLE (7)
“Hip-baring jean silhouette making a controversial comeback in 2026.”
LOWRISE (7)
“Waxy leaf coating that helps prevent water loss”
CUTICLE (7)
“A high arc shot usually released by guards to avoid blockers”
FLOATER (7)
“Belief that reality consists of two distinct substances, like physical and spiritual”
DUALISM (7)
“Africa's most populous nation, situated on the Gulf of Guinea”
NIGERIA (7)
“French striker who won the Ballon d'Or in 2022”
BENZEMA (7)
“The role Abigail is considered to have in Jewish tradition”
PROPHET (7)
“Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing.”
BLISTER (7)
“The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“Culmination of farming season bringing in grains and roots”
HARVEST (7)
“French verb meaning to travel”
VOYAGER (7)
“Dreamlike and irrational style championed by Salvador Dalí”
SURREAL (7)
“A direct shot on goal from twelve yards out after a foul inside the box”
PENALTY (7)
“The lever that releases the water flow”
TRIGGER (7)
“To officially announce one's entry into the professional pool”
DECLARE (7)
“Pacific Northwest host city where Lumen Field is located”
SEATTLE (7)
“Colorful arc that supposedly points the way to a hidden fortune”
RAINBOW (7)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“Undead creature that drinks blood and fears sunlight”
VAMPIRE (7)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“Steve Winwood cried out this name in a synth-heavy 1982 track”
VALERIE (7)
“Georgia host city welcoming the world to Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“The part of the day before noon”
MORNING (7)
“Mushroom resident who is technically a fun guy to have over?”
TRUFFLE (7)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“A young child, especially a baby boy, in Italian”
BAMBINO (7)
“The silhouette of the city buildings against the sky”
SKYLINE (7)
“Rich, egg-heavy bread that makes exceptional French toast.”
BRIOCHE (7)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“An astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured”
ECLIPSE (7)
“Enchanted hammer capable of summoning lightning for those who are worthy”
MJOLNIR (7)
“A musical performance given in public by several performers or of several separate compositions”
CONCERT (7)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“Feisty earth dog breed group originally used for hunting vermin”
TERRIER (7)
“Chinese cabbage with white spoon-shaped stalks and dark green leaves”
BOKCHOY (7)
“A doctor's physical examination to feel what lies beneath”
PALPATE (7)
“A natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy are brought toward one another”
GRAVITY (7)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“High-flying singer who might break glass”
SOPRANO (7)
“A specific period of time when symptoms occur”
EPISODE (7)
“Thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves strike it”
EARDRUM (7)
“Habitat where the ground is soaked or covered with water much of the year”
WETLAND (7)
“The hardier species often used for instant varieties and extra caffeine”
ROBUSTA (7)
“Natural pigment responsible for the color of skin and hair”
MELANIN (7)
“Dressing up in handmade garments to portray beloved fictional personalities”
COSPLAY (7)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“Athlete who performs flips and balance feats”
GYMNAST (7)
“Layered dessert served in a tall glass”
PARFAIT (7)
“A repeated decorative design or sequence of events”
PATTERN (7)
“Toxic substance famously used alongside old lace.”
ARSENIC (7)
“Chiron, the mythological tutor, was one”
CENTAUR (7)
“Portable music player that skipped if you walked too fast”
DISCMAN (7)
“Immature green soybeans served steamed in their pods with sea salt”
EDAMAME (7)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“A squared-off enclosure used for adding context to a quote”
BRACKET (7)
“A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior”
DOLPHIN (7)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“Mountain that can erupt with lava and ash”
VOLCANO (7)
“The team that has possession of the ball”
OFFENSE (7)
“Proper bearing for a picture, perhaps.”
POSTURE (7)
“___ of Rage (gritty beat-'em-up celebrating 35 years in 2026).”
STREETS (7)
“The legendary musician who tried to rescue his wife from the dead”
ORPHEUS (7)
“Georgia host city slated for semifinal action in the upcoming 2026 tournament.”
ATLANTA (7)
“The illusion of physical touch on a flat digital screen”
TEXTURE (7)
“An orange cat with a stomach full of pocket dimensions”
FLERKEN (7)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“Fiery circular doorways opened by sorcerers in the final battle”
PORTALS (7)
“Hexagonal fruit snacks featuring an explosive burst of liquid gel in the center”
GUSHERS (7)
“What we should do in the Lord always”
REJOICE (7)
“Blue bomber with an arm cannon from Capcom”
MEGAMAN (7)
“Grid of fruiting trees where visitors pluck sweet globes”
ORCHARD (7)
“A dark stone that spoke three languages at once”
ROSETTA (7)
“Red and painful skin inflammation caused by too much ultraviolet exposure”
SUNBURN (7)
“A word like he, she, or it that takes the place of a noun”
PRONOUN (7)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A slow moving mass of ice often found in valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“Ontario host city featuring BMO Field”
TORONTO (7)
“Flower or group of flowers”
BLOSSOM (7)
“Professional team that drafted Nathan after his miraculous recovery”
BOBCATS (7)
“Draft pick selection scouted heavily by the front office”
ZEIDMAN (7)
“Canadian host city featuring historic matches at BMO Field.”
TORONTO (7)
“A set of pages on the internet”
WEBSITE (7)
“Describes a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth”
EXTINCT (7)
“Cephalopod with three hearts and blue blood”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A word that means nearly the same as another”
SYNONYM (7)
“Motor City team that secured the top East seed in 2026.”
PISTONS (7)
“Thick application of paint that retains visible texture and brush marks”
IMPASTO (7)
“Creamy whey cheese used to fill cannoli and layer lasagna.”
RICOTTA (7)
“Two or more substances combined but not chemically bonded”
MIXTURE (7)
“1977 album loosely based on George Orwell's political fables”
ANIMALS (7)
“Pure substance composed entirely of atoms with identical proton counts”
ELEMENT (7)
“Italian maestro who captured dreamlike spectacles in La Dolce Vita”
FELLINI (7)
“Stretchy synthetic fiber found in every aerobics video”
SPANDEX (7)
“Doctor's touch to find a pulse”
PALPATE (7)
“Thimble-like tiny indentations scattered across digit surfaces”
PITTING (7)
“One thousand birds chirping in a hand of lightning”
CHIDORI (7)
“Food produced without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification”
ORGANIC (7)
“16-bit console that originally hosted the 'Fast Forever' hedgehog.”
GENESIS (7)
“An acrobatic, overhead kick that requires going completely airborne.”
BICYCLE (7)
“A fat fate changed into a crisp fabric”
TAFFETA (7)
“Colored squares that offer extra value are known as these”
PREMIUM (7)
“A pestle that bashes botanicals without mercy”
MUDDLER (7)
“To extend one's limbs to improve flexibility”
STRETCH (7)
“A mark made by pressing something into a surface.”
IMPRINT (7)
“A feline cluster that might ignore you”
CLOWDER (7)
“Algebraic genius whose theorem twinned conservation laws with symmetries”
NOETHER (7)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“Cooler age, perhaps, for a slow-moving ice mass.”
GLACIER (7)
“To watch carefully to gain information.”
OBSERVE (7)
“A person who is dearly loved”
BELOVED (7)
“Colored substance in leaves that absorbs sunlight”
PIGMENT (7)
“Shake up established industry conventions with novel approaches”
DISRUPT (7)
“Spanish word for excuse me, literally meaning permission”
PERMISO (7)
“Fabric that opens and closes on stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The soul-binding substance extracted from haunted metal”
REMNANT (7)
“The survival tool used by Brian in Gary Paulsen's classic adventure”
HATCHET (7)
“Dedicated researcher committed to serious academic inquiry”
SCHOLAR (7)
“Rhythmic pair shaken to the beat of the music.”
MARACAS (7)
“The son who was sacrificed for the cause”
TIMOTHY (7)
“King of the Crossroads turned King of Hell”
CROWLEY (7)
“Measurements of how many people watch a show”
RATINGS (7)
“Giant California tree that shares its name with a park”
SEQUOIA (7)
“Crucial moment in a Ferrari race”
PITSTOP (7)
“Physics branch dealing with the very small and discrete”
QUANTUM (7)
“One of four periods in a game”
QUARTER (7)
“A dense tangle of thorns and brush”
THICKET (7)
“How secrets are shared in the heat of the moment”
WHISPER (7)
“Row of icons for quick actions”
TOOLBAR (7)
“A substance with a molecular structure consisting of many similar units bonded together”
POLYMER (7)
“An operation that reverses another operation, like division reversing multiplication”
INVERSE (7)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“Male sibling”
BROTHER (7)
“A retaliatory strike against one who took your life before”
REVENGE (7)
“Over-the-shoulder safety restraint on intense rides”
HARNESS (7)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“Brassy, resounding call of alarm or excitement”
TRUMPET (7)
“Experience or endure, as a difficult process or surgery”
UNDERGO (7)
“The trademark exclamation used by Sheldon after a successful prank”
BAZINGA (7)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (7)
“Type of cell division that produces reproductive cells with half the chromosomes”
MEIOSIS (7)
“Combining power of an element”
VALENCE (7)
“Last name of the beauty queen who delivered the iconic weather-related quote”
FRASIER (7)
“The first woman who opened a forbidden jar”
PANDORA (7)
“Equestrian enforcers lurking ominously on the reserve perimeter”
RANGERS (7)
“The subject matter of the musical”
HISTORY (7)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, and namesake of NASA's lunar return program”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Simple blood sugar that serves as primary fuel for cellular respiration”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Life at the very bottom of the scale”
BENTHIC (7)
“Boston franchise looking to hang another championship banner.”
CELTICS (7)
“Fiery avian symbol of rebirth and immortality”
PHOENIX (7)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“To change a measurement from one unit into another”
CONVERT (7)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“A disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito”
MALARIA (7)
“Italian rice dish, 'I sort' it out”
RISOTTO (7)
“To put money into a bank account”
DEPOSIT (7)
“The fleeting sensation of weightlessness when cresting a hill”
AIRTIME (7)
“A silver ball that started the race in 1957”
SPUTNIK (7)
“Spacecraft designed to circle a celestial body”
ORBITER (7)
“German state renowned for its rich culture and traditions”
BAVARIA (7)
“Milanese brand famous for daring cuts and Donatella's bold aesthetic.”
VERSACE (7)
“Tallest land animal with a very long neck”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Ancient site of the games”
OLYMPIA (7)
“The substance in a solution that does the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The side that is being sued or accused”
DEFENSE (7)
“A circular room or building often topped by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“An official who enforces the rules on the court”
REFEREE (7)
“Force that pulls things down”
GRAVITY (7)
“A baked dish made of wide, flat pasta sheets layered with meat, cheese, and sauce”
LASAGNA (7)
“The Tuck who is known for her surgical enhancements and wins”
TRINITY (7)
“Person trained to enforce laws and keep citizens safe”
OFFICER (7)
“The liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution”
SOLVENT (7)
“A giant wave train caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption”
TSUNAMI (7)
“Black and white disk-flipping game of reversible fortunes.”
OTHELLO (7)
“A layered Austrian pastry often filled with spiced apples.”
STRUDEL (7)
“Pod member, often seen with 'old fin' on the surface.”
DOLPHIN (7)
“The process of selecting the perfect faces to represent a collection”
CASTING (7)
“A catastrophic mistake that loses the game”
BLUNDER (7)
“The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A personal view or belief about something”
OPINION (7)
“A shape-shifter that takes the form of your worst fear”
BOGGART (7)
“The first king of the north who carried the flame”
BRANNON (7)
“An uppercase letter used at the start of a sentence”
CAPITAL (7)
“Bookworm who turns reading into an Olympic sport across all seven terms?”
GRANGER (7)
“Cheesy puffed snacks represented by sunglasses-wearing mascot Chester Cheetah”
CHEETOS (7)
“To change a number from one form to another, such as fraction to decimal”
CONVERT (7)
“The species known for its complex and sweet flavors, dominating global production”
ARABICA (7)
“Mitchell's first name, the star driving Cleveland's 2026 playoff run.”
DONOVAN (7)
“The boy who spent the night hiding in Glamrock Freddy”
GREGORY (7)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“Vessels and bowls crafted from fired clay”
POTTERY (7)
“Bohemian knotting craft that bypasses needles and hooks”
MACRAME (7)
“An area of relatively level high ground”
PLATEAU (7)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“Curved mining implement essential for breaking hard stones”
PICKAXE (7)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“Group of living things that can breed with one another”
SPECIES (7)
“The primary scoring position in a soccer match”
STRIKER (7)
“The artist behind Who Knows and a leader of the new school”
PROTOJE (7)
“State hosting SLC-40 Starlink launches this month”
FLORIDA (7)
“State welcoming the women's tournament for the first time in 2026.”
ARIZONA (7)
“The ambitious director who conquered the box office with Titanic and Avatar”
CAMERON (7)
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