536 crossword clues with 7-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (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)
“Variant of an element with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Short sword used by Roman soldiers”
GLADIUS (7)
“Leader of the team”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (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)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“No name for this sea flower, strangely.”
ANEMONE (7)
“Digital visual enhancements added by artists in post-production.”
EFFECTS (7)
“Order of mammals including lemurs monkeys and apes”
PRIMATE (7)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (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)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“Split apart, like the world referenced in 2026's IMD motto”
DIVIDED (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)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“Crucial plot detail you definitely want to avoid reading on social media.”
SPOILER (7)
“Central part of an atom or cell”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Wailing female spirit from Irish mythology known to foretell doom.”
BANSHEE (7)
“Convert information into a code to prevent unauthorized access”
ENCRYPT (7)
“Historical language of Ashkenazi Jews combining German and Hebrew elements”
YIDDISH (7)
“Protective eyewear for a swimmer or skier”
GOGGLES (7)
“Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March.”
BRACKET (7)
“Part of a film, often seen before another.”
TRAILER (7)
“Bus transportation from nearby hotels to the grounds.”
SHUTTLE (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“High-pressure session used to determine Sunday's starting order.”
QUALIFY (7)
“Sweet tomato-based topping for fries and links”
KETCHUP (7)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“Popular open-source web browser”
FIREFOX (7)
“Metal-bending mutant who ominously declares 'death comes for us all'”
MAGNETO (7)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (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)
“Classic burnt sugar confection frequently paired with savory notes in upscale bakeries.”
CARAMEL (7)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“Wailing female spirit warning of impending doom”
BANSHEE (7)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“Learning subject, often paired with 'deep'”
MACHINE (7)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“Quarterback siblings Peyton and Eli.”
MANNING (7)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“Grand arena for athletic events”
STADIUM (7)
“Modern photography that does not use film”
DIGITAL (7)
“Part of a series, 'I' see 'poe's' ode perhaps.”
EPISODE (7)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“Large arena for games”
STADIUM (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“Pleated ribbon awarded to top competitors”
ROSETTE (7)
“Stiff, sheer cotton, a grandy organ.”
ORGANDY (7)
“Electric potential difference between two points”
VOLTAGE (7)
“Priceless piece of paper that usually comes in a padded cover”
DIPLOMA (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)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“Software that secretly monitors your digital activity”
SPYWARE (7)
“Mental shuffling required to find the best play”
ANAGRAM (7)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Washington's role in the national celebration”
CAPITAL (7)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A tree that stays sharp all winter”
CONIFER (7)
“Large molecule composed of many repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“I top, ren, perhaps, for a crucial nutrient.”
PROTEIN (7)
“Showy, double-flowered variety named after a Japanese mountain.”
KWANZAN (7)
“Rose-shaped architectural ornament”
ROSETTE (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)
“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)
“Grabbing the ball after a missed shot.”
REBOUND (7)
“Lets yo! Heart's contraction.”
SYSTOLE (7)
“Popular mobile operating system”
ANDROID (7)
“Umbrella-toting mobster who operates out of the Iceberg Lounge.”
PENGUIN (7)
“Ubiquitous wireless white earbuds introduced in 2016”
AIRPODS (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)
“Leafy vegetable traditionally boiled alongside a salty meat”
CABBAGE (7)
“Path for electric current”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Liquid doing the dissolving”
SOLVENT (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)
“Creamy dessert made with milk and eggs”
CUSTARD (7)
“Director who brought Mando to the big screen”
FAVREAU (7)
“Goddess of agriculture and harvest”
DEMETER (7)
“Electrical path.”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Legendary musical family featuring Janet and Michael.”
JACKSON (7)
“Rhythmic body movement often performed to music at festivals”
DANCING (7)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Successor to the Gallardo, named for a bull”
HURACAN (7)
“Printmaking technique”
ETCHING (7)
“Group that includes Dobermans and Schnauzers”
WORKING (7)
“Driver's compartment”
COCKPIT (7)
“Cozy state of physical ease highly prized by earth signs”
COMFORT (7)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“Official who enforces rules”
REFEREE (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)
“Pure chemical substance”
ELEMENT (7)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“Collecting the rock after a missed attempt”
REBOUND (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)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Hangings on a window, or how a dress falls”
DRAPERY (7)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“Burger King once advertised a fake left-handed version of this signature item.”
WHOPPER (7)
“Grabbingthebasketballafteramissedfieldgoalattempttodenysecondchances.”
REBOUND (7)
“The element that serves as the backbone of the semiconductor industry”
SILICON (7)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (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)
“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)
“Winter sport involving stones and brooms on ice”
CURLING (7)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“Blockbuster film that made audiences never want to let go”
TITANIC (7)
“Suzanne whose name adorns the second-largest stadium at the venue.”
LENGLEN (7)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (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)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“One who is among the first to explore a new field”
PIONEER (7)
“Nation that triumphed in 2025 with an operatic club anthem”
AUSTRIA (7)
“Reflective costume discs mandatory for a true pop diva”
SEQUINS (7)
“Pale variety that dominates the Tidal Basin landscape.”
YOSHINO (7)
“It's getting 'hinc' out, a print process.”
ETCHING (7)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“Neutral subatomic particle”
NEUTRON (7)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“Plush babies collected as speculative investments”
BEANIES (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)
“Miserly protagonist who learns the true meaning of Christmas.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Brass band member”
TRUMPET (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 combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (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)
“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)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“Brisk musical tempo”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“BTS's sixth Korean-language album, released March 2026.”
ARIRANG (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)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“Where historians go to read between the lines”
ARCHIVE (7)
“Evening light producer”
FIREFLY (7)
“Unbeaten powerhouse aiming to dethrone Rhea.”
CARGILL (7)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“Wood red, perhaps, found among California giants.”
REDWOOD (7)
“Fancy term for a clear display cabinet”
VITRINE (7)
“Baseball hurler”
PITCHER (7)
“Large ancient structure, often triangular”
PYRAMID (7)
“It drops at the end of the show”
CURTAIN (7)
“S-shaped curve on a track”
CHICANE (7)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“Essential advice for surviving a hot afternoon set.”
HYDRATE (7)
“Meteorological phenomenon that became a universal emblem of diversity”
RAINBOW (7)
“Her grief for Persephone caused the first winter”
DEMETER (7)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“Living in the open water far from any shore”
PELAGIC (7)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“Indiana quarterback Fernando, heavily projected as the 2026 top overall pick.”
MENDOZA (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“Florida space center where the 1981 liftoff took place.”
KENNEDY (7)
“Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.”
FICTION (7)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“Brief stoppage in play”
TIMEOUT (7)
“Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes”
PHOENIX (7)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“Hero who used a reflective shield to defeat Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“High end sewing that is made to order”
COUTURE (7)
“Fab Four whose names adorn the crucial data-carrying probes.”
BEATLES (7)
“Zoe who co-chaired the 2026 host committee”
KRAVITZ (7)
“Grassy plain in tropical regions with few scattered trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“Subatomic particle with no charge”
NEUTRON (7)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Eight-armed wonder, 'pus' out 'cot' for a quick nap.”
OCTOPUS (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 predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“Nation, a defined territory.”
COUNTRY (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 evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“Bird with a big bill”
PELICAN (7)
“Fresh fruity toppings like strawberries or blueberries.”
BERRIES (7)
“Orienteering tool for a lost hiker”
COMPASS (7)
“Late British designer honored by the unforgettable 2011 Savage Beauty gala.”
MCQUEEN (7)
“Romance language from Rome”
ITALIAN (7)
“Fast-paced obstacle course competition”
AGILITY (7)
“Fundamental force attracting bodies with mass”
GRAVITY (7)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“Literature describing imaginary events and people”
FICTION (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)
“Net metric often used to separate teams on the points table”
RUNRATE (7)
“Inlet on the car body used for cooling the engine”
SIDEPOD (7)
“Double-reed instrument”
BASSOON (7)
“Opening presentation that sets the tone for the week's announcements.”
KEYNOTE (7)
“Crest hit, oddly, for extension.”
STRETCH (7)
“Often a time for phone calls”
COMMUTE (7)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Italian prancing horse, if rare, fir will be found.”
FERRARI (7)
“Study of organisms and their environment”
ECOLOGY (7)
“Software or data that takes advantage of a bug”
EXPLOIT (7)
“Quick break for tires and fuel during a race”
PITSTOP (7)
“Element that forms the backbone of modern computing chips”
SILICON (7)
“A measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (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)
“Known for his meticulous dark thrillers like Se7en and Zodiac”
FINCHER (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)
“Numerical parameters that the model adjusts during training”
WEIGHTS (7)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (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)
“Component for changing speeds”
GEARBOX (7)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“Past I.M.O., thick paint application.”
IMPASTO (7)
“Portable Sony device that often skipped while walking”
DISCMAN (7)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“Interconnected group, like a neural one”
NETWORK (7)
“Mythical creature, half-human, half-horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“Chilly section of the grocery store where pints reside”
FREEZER (7)
“"3rd Rock" actor John, nominated for his colossal performance in "Giant"”
LITHGOW (7)
“Partner who famously returned to lead the Organized Crime unit”
STABLER (7)
“Current voice actor Tony who learned from the original.”
ANSELMO (7)
“Don making his 2026 Broadway debut in "Proof".”
CHEADLE (7)
“Collection of related web pages”
WEBSITE (7)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“Flat-topped land, a late UP settlement”
PLATEAU (7)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (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)
“Gottlieb's last name, a co-founder”
DAIMLER (7)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Watertight chamber for underwater work”
CAISSON (7)
“Device used to transmit or receive radio waves”
ANTENNA (7)
“Senior academic administrator, just a step below the university president”
PROVOST (7)
“Wealthy, penny-pinching uncle who loves diving into coins.”
SCROOGE (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)
“The antagonist everyone loves to hate, like Skeletor in this summer's reboot”
VILLAIN (7)
“Back Home Again in ___ (pre-race song).”
INDIANA (7)
“Subterranean diamond found by a snout”
TRUFFLE (7)
“Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“One who might be accused of making a scene, or at least a collection”
CURATOR (7)
“Making a point one dot at a time”
STIPPLE (7)
“Follower of a Bohemian reformer; sounds like a quiet sect.”
HUSSITE (7)
“A sunken pot where the mountain used to be”
CALDERA (7)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“Nationality of the Ferrari brand”
ITALIAN (7)
“Opaque sibling of a watery medium”
GOUACHE (7)
“Regional variation of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“Housing for athletes”
VILLAGE (7)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (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 tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (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)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“Unit measuring just how loud the bass drops.”
DECIBEL (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)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“Language of Bangladesh and West Bengal”
BENGALI (7)
“Vivid description, an IMAGE R.Y.”
IMAGERY (7)
“Biblical biter”
SERPENT (7)
“Instrument used by an official to stop play”
WHISTLE (7)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Software specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system”
MALWARE (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)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“Medieval holy war”
CRUSADE (7)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“Silent notification mode”
VIBRATE (7)
“Fine sets, perhaps, for good health.”
FITNESS (7)
“Bad air once blamed for a mosquito bite”
MALARIA (7)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated 2026 epic starring Matt Damon [1.1.5]”
ODYSSEY (7)
“Most spoken language by native speakers”
CHINESE (7)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“Software designed to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“Historic course that hosts the second jewel of the Triple Crown.”
PIMLICO (7)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“Costume play, acting out a role.”
COSPLAY (7)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“Popular pale-pink export to the Tidal Basin”
YOSHINO (7)
“Power source for portable devices”
BATTERY (7)
“System of interconnected computers”
NETWORK (7)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“Clip 'es, a shadowed event (anag)”
ECLIPSE (7)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“Having broken free from confinement or control”
ESCAPED (7)
“Word describing the chaotic nature of March college sports.”
MADNESS (7)
“Spiral shaped cavity in the inner ear responsible for hearing”
COCHLEA (7)
“Rich woven fabric, a brother made.”
BROCADE (7)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“Describing reality simulated by digital software”
VIRTUAL (7)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (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)
“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)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“Volcanic planet the duo calls home”
NEVARRO (7)
“Cosmonaut whose historic journey happened exactly 20 years before STS-1.”
GAGARIN (7)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (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)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“Electrical potential difference”
VOLTAGE (7)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“Singing along to recorded music as entertainment”
KARAOKE (7)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (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)
“Discipline involving hypotheses, beakers, and discovery”
SCIENCE (7)
“Porch leading to the entrance of a building”
PORTICO (7)
“Loyal friend of Jon Snow, a maester-in-training”
SAMWELL (7)
“Lanky troublemaker in purple who is famously excluded from certain fighting games.”
WALUIGI (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)
“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)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“Victorian author who gave us 'A Tale of Two Cities'.”
DICKENS (7)
“Sitcom featuring six New Yorkers and a fountain”
FRIENDS (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)
“To bounce the ball down the floor.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Sovereign ruler of an empire.”
EMPEROR (7)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“Full-length narrative work competing in the main selection”
FEATURE (7)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“Spiced ground pork often found scattered in crumbles on a supreme pie.”
SAUSAGE (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)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“Frying pan”
SKILLET (7)
“Uralic language of Helsinki”
FINNISH (7)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“Joe who provided the original illustrations for the Man of Steel”
SHUSTER (7)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (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)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (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)
“Bram Stoker's iconic, blood-drinking count.”
DRACULA (7)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“Close approach, 'peer I eg' around (anag)”
PERIGEE (7)
“Official bus service transporting fans from local hotels to the grounds”
SHUTTLE (7)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“The upper seating area in a theater”
BALCONY (7)
“Guy, director often associated with British gangster films”
RITCHIE (7)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (7)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Unsung trackside hero responsible for waving safety and penalty flags.”
MARSHAL (7)
“Someone who follows and watches a person obsessively”
STALKER (7)
“Pop star Carpenter who tops the 2026 Friday bill [1.2]”
SABRINA (7)
“Screen or monitor”
DISPLAY (7)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“Flow of electric charge”
CURRENT (7)
“Group of related organisms.”
SPECIES (7)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“Official, respectful term used by broadcasters instead of 'fans.'”
PATRONS (7)
“First name of the French champion honored by the botanical garden stadium court.”
SIMONNE (7)
“Home of the Greek gods”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Precious green stone that gives Ireland its famous nickname”
EMERALD (7)
“Language of Bangladesh”
BENGALI (7)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (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)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“Paper boi's surreal southern city”
ATLANTA (7)
“Bounce the ball repeatedly”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing.”
BLISTER (7)
“Colorful arc that supposedly points the way to a hidden fortune”
RAINBOW (7)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“Rich, egg-heavy bread that makes exceptional French toast.”
BRIOCHE (7)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“Natural pigment responsible for the color of skin and hair”
MELANIN (7)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“A repeated decorative design or sequence of events”
PATTERN (7)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“Proper bearing for a picture, perhaps.”
POSTURE (7)
“Georgia host city slated for semifinal action in the upcoming 2026 tournament.”
ATLANTA (7)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“Flower or group of flowers”
BLOSSOM (7)
“Canadian host city featuring historic matches at BMO Field.”
TORONTO (7)
“Motor City team that secured the top East seed in 2026.”
PISTONS (7)
“One thousand birds chirping in a hand of lightning”
CHIDORI (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 large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“Cooler age, perhaps, for a slow-moving ice mass.”
GLACIER (7)
“Fabric that opens and closes on stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The survival tool used by Brian in Gary Paulsen's classic adventure”
HATCHET (7)
“Rhythmic pair shaken to the beat of the music.”
MARACAS (7)
“Giant California tree that shares its name with a park”
SEQUOIA (7)
“Crucial moment in a Ferrari race”
PITSTOP (7)
“Row of icons for quick actions”
TOOLBAR (7)
“A substance with a molecular structure consisting of many similar units bonded together”
POLYMER (7)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (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)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“Life at the very bottom of the scale”
BENTHIC (7)
“Boston franchise looking to hang another championship banner.”
CELTICS (7)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“Italian rice dish, 'I sort' it out”
RISOTTO (7)
“Spacecraft designed to circle a celestial body”
ORBITER (7)
“Milanese brand famous for daring cuts and Donatella's bold aesthetic.”
VERSACE (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)
“Force that pulls things down”
GRAVITY (7)
“Pod member, often seen with 'old fin' on the surface.”
DOLPHIN (7)
“Mitchell's first name, the star driving Cleveland's 2026 playoff run.”
DONOVAN (7)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“State welcoming the women's tournament for the first time in 2026.”
ARIZONA (7)
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