1,060 crossword clues with 7-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (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)
“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 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)
“A gentle slow-moving herbivore often called a sea cow”
MANATEE (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)
“Doctor who performs operations to treat injuries or disease”
SURGEON (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)
“Order of mammals including lemurs monkeys and apes”
PRIMATE (7)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“Functional art made from fired clay”
POTTERY (7)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (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)
“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)
“Central part of an atom or cell”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Another word for a spectral presence or apparition”
PHANTOM (7)
“Wailing female spirit from Irish mythology known to foretell doom.”
BANSHEE (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)
“Historical language of Ashkenazi Jews combining German and Hebrew elements”
YIDDISH (7)
“The player who throws the ball in baseball”
PITCHER (7)
“Process of preparing food using heat”
COOKING (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)
“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)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (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)
“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)
“The neighborhood home to the Frenchmen Street music clubs”
MARIGNY (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)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (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)
“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)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“Grand arena for athletic events”
STADIUM (7)
“Modern photography that does not use film”
DIGITAL (7)
“Spanish master of the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (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)
“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 sixteenth president of the United States who issued the Emancipation Proclamation”
LINCOLN (7)
“Large arena for games”
STADIUM (7)
“The mathematician who calculates the rift frequency”
HERMANN (7)
“The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river”
ALGIERS (7)
“A short break in play called by a coach”
TIMEOUT (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (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)
“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)
“Priceless piece of paper that usually comes in a padded cover”
DIPLOMA (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)
“The paper birds Michael uses to send messages to the outside”
ORIGAMI (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)
“Solitary cat known for its rosettes”
LEOPARD (7)
“Mental shuffling required to find the best play”
ANAGRAM (7)
“Rock type formed when magma or lava cools and hardens”
IGNEOUS (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 clothing worn by a performer to represent a character”
COSTUME (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)
“Uninvited guests who literally ate a man out of house and home”
SUITORS (7)
“The mother of one's parent”
GRANDMA (7)
“A person's point of view or general attitude to life.”
OUTLOOK (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 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)
“An early form of paper made from a river plant”
PAPYRUS (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)
“Lets yo! Heart's contraction.”
SYSTOLE (7)
“Barriers that runners must jump over during a race”
HURDLES (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)
“The fast-paced feeling of a late-night call”
URGENCY (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)
“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)
“Pacific Northwest host city known for its loud Lumen Field crowd”
SEATTLE (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)
“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)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“General term for software intended to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“Legendary musical family featuring Janet and Michael.”
JACKSON (7)
“Pitching a temporary shelter after the music stops”
CAMPING (7)
“Rhythmic body movement often performed to music at festivals”
DANCING (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 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)
“The language with the most native speakers in the world”
CHINESE (7)
“The massive venue where the game is played”
STADIUM (7)
“Driver's compartment”
COCKPIT (7)
“Valley of weeping after a betrayal”
GLENCOE (7)
“Cozy state of physical ease highly prized by earth signs”
COMFORT (7)
“A spicy condiment or a genre of Indo-Caribbean music”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A large volcanic crater like the one at Crater Lake”
CALDERA (7)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“Special outfit worn to look like someone else”
COSTUME (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Movimiento cultural caracterizado por el exceso y el desengano”
BARROCO (7)
“Part of the coordinates for the escape route found on the tattoo”
BOLSHOI (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 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)
“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)
“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)
“Blockbuster film that made audiences never want to let go”
TITANIC (7)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (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)
“Sounds like whether, but it means the conditions outside like rain or sun”
WEATHER (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)
“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)
“Machine used to remove endoskeletons in the underground facility”
SCOOPER (7)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (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 single installment of a television series”
EPISODE (7)
“A personal view or judgment about a subject”
OPINION (7)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“A fitting used to join two hoses together”
COUPLER (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)
“The language used in Rome and Venice”
ITALIAN (7)
“The surname of the Madcap who laughed”
BARRETT (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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 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)
“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)
“Group of citizen soldiers who were not full-time professionals”
MILITIA (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)
“The shape formed by the four bases”
DIAMOND (7)
“Spiral-shaped, fluid-filled part of the inner ear that helps you hear”
COCHLEA (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)
“Made-up tales perfect for escaping reality”
FICTION (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)
“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)
“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)
“The virgin huntress of the moon who carries a silver bow”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Unbeaten powerhouse aiming to dethrone Rhea.”
CARGILL (7)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“Natural non-living solid found in the earth”
MINERAL (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)
“A great victory or achievement causing joy”
TRIUMPH (7)
“Person who fights as part of a country's military”
SOLDIER (7)
“It drops at the end of the show”
CURTAIN (7)
“S-shaped curve on a track”
CHICANE (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)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (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)
“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)
“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)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“A nymph whose seven-year itch involved a captive hero”
CALYPSO (7)
“A short promotional video for a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“Indiana quarterback Fernando, heavily projected as the 2026 top overall pick.”
MENDOZA (7)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (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)
“The first woman whose curiosity released evils into the world”
PANDORA (7)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.”
FICTION (7)
“One who observes the world from the outside”
WATCHER (7)
“What tree pose and crow pose strongly require to avoid falling”
BALANCE (7)
“To catch the ball after a missed shot”
REBOUND (7)
“Brief stoppage in play”
TIMEOUT (7)
“Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes”
PHOENIX (7)
“Chinese puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes”
TANGRAM (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)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Sloped ramp used to raise objects with less force”
INCLINE (7)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (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)
“Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses”
IMAGERY (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)
“The first name of the bands lead vocalist McCall”
WINSTON (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)
“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)
“To transform source code into machine-readable format.”
COMPILE (7)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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 first stop on the trip that ended in a Ciconian clash”
ISMARUS (7)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (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)
“The hidden African nation ruled by the Black Panther”
WAKANDA (7)
“Georgia host city featuring matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“An author's choice of words and phrasing”
DICTION (7)
“A tool for breaking down herbs or a type of sandwich”
GRINDER (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)
“The decorative molding at the very top of a wall or building”
CORNICE (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)
“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)
“The group that created this whole universe”
STARKID (7)
“Often a time for phone calls”
COMMUTE (7)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“A raw, unpolished player taken purely for future development”
PROJECT (7)
“Italian prancing horse, if rare, fir will be found.”
FERRARI (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)
“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)
“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)
“Quick break for tires and fuel during a race”
PITSTOP (7)
“Element that forms the backbone of modern computing chips”
SILICON (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)
“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)
“System of repetitive exercises often performed on a reformer”
PILATES (7)
“Known for his meticulous dark thrillers like Se7en and Zodiac”
FINCHER (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)
“Numerical parameters that the model adjusts during training”
WEIGHTS (7)
“The study of past events”
HISTORY (7)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (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)
“The clothing worn by an actor during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“Component for changing speeds”
GEARBOX (7)
“Relating to automated machines that perform tasks”
ROBOTIC (7)
“Total mass of living organisms in a given area”
BIOMASS (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)
“Spanish word meaning greetings, often used to end a letter”
SALUDOS (7)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“Interconnected group, like a neural one”
NETWORK (7)
“The astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter”
GALILEO (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)
“"3rd Rock" actor John, nominated for his colossal performance in "Giant"”
LITHGOW (7)
“The type of letter used at the start of a sentence or a name”
CAPITAL (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)
“Current voice actor Tony who learned from the original.”
ANSELMO (7)
“Don making his 2026 Broadway debut in "Proof".”
CHEADLE (7)
“Engine-driven machine that replaced horses on farms”
TRACTOR (7)
“Collection of related web pages”
WEBSITE (7)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (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)
“Warm region of Earth located near the equator”
TROPICS (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)
“Very large rounded rock”
BOULDER (7)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“Word relating to heat or temperature”
THERMAL (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)
“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)
“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)
“Love-centric genre that dominates the summer bestseller lists”
ROMANCE (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)
“Wealthy, penny-pinching uncle who loves diving into coins.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical makeup”
MINERAL (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)
“Andrew who led the Liberal Party in the 1984 election”
PEACOCK (7)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (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)
“The total inventory of a mind”
LEXICON (7)
“Back Home Again in ___ (pre-race song).”
INDIANA (7)
“Slanted text style used to set off titles of books or movies”
ITALICS (7)
“Subterranean diamond found by a snout”
TRUFFLE (7)
“Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere”
PENGUIN (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)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“Culinary competition where a weird basket ingredient can get you cut”
CHOPPED (7)
“One who might be accused of making a scene, or at least a collection”
CURATOR (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)
“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)
“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)
“The art of dressing up as a favorite fictional character”
COSPLAY (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (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)
“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)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“The highest singing voice type for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“A game played with two people on each team”
DOUBLES (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)
“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)
“Instrument used by an official to stop play”
WHISTLE (7)
“Yellow henchmen returning in a 2026 summer monster comedy”
MINIONS (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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 JOP leader known for his lyrical flow and deep voice”
AIDONIA (7)
“Bad air once blamed for a mosquito bite”
MALARIA (7)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (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)
“Most spoken language by native speakers”
CHINESE (7)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (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)
“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)
“Official status granted to the occasion nationwide in 2021”
HOLIDAY (7)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction”
PENALTY (7)
“Sense that lets you detect sound using your ears”
HEARING (7)
“Costume play, acting out a role.”
COSPLAY (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“A fan-shaped shellfish known for its ability to swim by clapping its shells”
SCALLOP (7)
“The huntress who guarded the wilderness under the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“System of interconnected computers”
NETWORK (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 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)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A puzzle that needs to be figured out.”
MYSTERY (7)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga”
TRILOGY (7)
“Having broken free from confinement or control”
ESCAPED (7)
“A finished article of clothing”
GARMENT (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)
“French microbiologist who made dairy safe to drink”
PASTEUR (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“French verb meaning to study, normally written with an accent”
ETUDIER (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)
“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)
“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)
“Unit of energy derived from food”
CALORIE (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)
“Large venue where the team hosts games”
STADIUM (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)
“Board used by artists to mix various pigments”
PALETTE (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)
“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)
“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)
“Blood-sucker killed by decapitation”
VAMPIRE (7)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“Describes a quotient found in stages during long division, as in ___ quotients”
PARTIAL (7)
“Measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (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)
“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)
“The official responsible for blowing the whistle on fouls”
REFEREE (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)
“Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind through sensory detail”
IMAGERY (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)
“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)
“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)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (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)
“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)
“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)
“Greek hero who killed the gorgon Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“The process of cutting and joining film”
EDITING (7)
“Spanish word for family”
FAMILIA (7)
“A repeating arrangement that a machine tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“The tallest land animal on Earth”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Guy, director often associated with British gangster films”
RITCHIE (7)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (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)
“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)
“The force that engineers must overcome at liftoff”
GRAVITY (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)
“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)
“A highly anticipated teaser video debuted during a studio presentation.”
TRAILER (7)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“Flow of electric charge”
CURRENT (7)
“A work of art of recognized and established value”
CLASSIC (7)
“Spanish word for school”
ESCUELA (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)
“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)
“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)
“Type of sentence made of an independent clause and a dependent clause”
COMPLEX (7)
“A small word like a, an, or the that introduces a noun”
ARTICLE (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)
“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)
“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)
“Environmental factors affecting a crop's character”
TERROIR (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)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (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)
“Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net”
STRIKER (7)
“To feel or show great joy or happiness”
REJOICE (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)
“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)
“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)
“French verb meaning to travel”
VOYAGER (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)
“Georgia host city welcoming the world to Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“The part of the day before noon”
MORNING (7)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (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)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (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)
“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)
“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)
“Chiron, the mythological tutor, was one”
CENTAUR (7)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (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)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“What we should do in the Lord always”
REJOICE (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)
“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)
“Two or more substances combined but not chemically bonded”
MIXTURE (7)
“1977 album loosely based on George Orwell's political fables”
ANIMALS (7)
“One thousand birds chirping in a hand of lightning”
CHIDORI (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 mark made by pressing something into a surface.”
IMPRINT (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)
“Colored substance in leaves that absorbs sunlight”
PIGMENT (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)
“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)
“A retaliatory strike against one who took your life before”
REVENGE (7)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (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)
“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)
“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)
“Spacecraft designed to circle a celestial body”
ORBITER (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)
“Force that pulls things down”
GRAVITY (7)
“Person trained to enforce laws and keep citizens safe”
OFFICER (7)
“Pod member, often seen with 'old fin' on the surface.”
DOLPHIN (7)
“The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A personal view or belief about something”
OPINION (7)
“An uppercase letter used at the start of a sentence”
CAPITAL (7)
“To change a number from one form to another, such as fraction to decimal”
CONVERT (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)
“An area of relatively level high ground”
PLATEAU (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)
“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)
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