ChapStick targets

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LIPS are what ChapStick is applied to, since the balm moisturizes and protects the lips from dryness. The plural matches the usual reference to the upper and lower lips together.

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Definition
A person applying lip balm to their lips.

Daily Themed Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

Across

  1. 1Parking placeLOT
  2. 4Capricorn animalGOAT
  3. 8Mexican moneyPESO
  4. 12Mike and ___ (fruity candy brand)IKE
  5. 13Wedding gown fabric, perhapsLACE
  6. 14Junk email in your inboxSPAM
  7. 15Key lime ___PIE
  8. 16Southern veggie that's often deep-fried or used in gumboOKRA
  9. 17___ Yang Twins (2000s rap duo from Atlanta)YING
  10. 18Mister, in MexicoSENOR
  11. 20Actor Bana of "Hulk"ERIC
  12. 22Archer's skillAIM
  13. 24JPMorgan ___ (big name in banking)CHASE
  14. 282009 James Cameron sci-fi blockbuster featuring blue aliens, famous for its pioneering 3D and motion-capture breakthroughsAVATAR
  15. 31The "Y" in YMCAYOUNG
  16. 32___ Serling of "The Twilight Zone"ROD
  17. 33"Like father, like ___"SON
  18. 36Used a shovelDUG
  19. 37Elementary particlesATOMS
  20. 401958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller about an obsessed detective, famous for pioneering the dizzying "dolly zoom" camera effectVERTIGO
  21. 43Launched, as a projectBEGAN
  22. 44Fits to ___ (perfectly): 2 wds.ATEE
  23. 45"___ Story," 1995 Pixar animated classic about living playthings, famous for being the first feature film made entirely with CGITOY
  24. 47Actor Alan of "M*A*S*H" and his father RobertALDAS
  25. 51___ cool ("lit," in millennial lingo)UBER
  26. 54"There is ___" (theist's affirmation): 2 wds.AGOD
  27. 57From ___ B (initial step): 2 wds.ATO
  28. 58Cartoon submarine feature, with "scope"PERI
  29. 59"Citizen ___," 1941 Orson Welles drama about a media tycoon, famous for its deep-focus shots that keep everything on screen sharp at onceKANE
  30. 60"Liquor not provided" letters on a party invite: Abbr.BYO
  31. 61Chips-in-a-can brand from Lay'sSTAX
  32. 62Box with a trainer, saySPAR
  33. 63Didn't lose in musical chairsSAT

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  1. 1ChapStick targetsLIPS
  2. 2"___ dokie!" ("Alright!")OKIE
  3. 3Nirvana classic "Smells Like ___ Spirit"TEEN
  4. 4Grammy-winning singer ___ EstefanGLORIA
  5. 5Type of wood used to make whiskey barrels that's hidden in "soak"OAK
  6. 6Farmer's measuring unitACRE
  7. 7___ up (get misty-eyed)TEAR
  8. 81960 Alfred Hitchcock horror film about a creepy motel, famous for pioneering rapid-cut editing during its iconic shower scenePSYCHO
  9. 9Prefix with "logue" to mean a concluding section in a novelEPI
  10. 10___ Diego, CaliforniaSAN
  11. 11Expression of surprise, in a chatroom: Abbr.OMG
  12. 19Muesli cerealOAT
  13. 21Cold and frostyICY
  14. 23Angelina Jolie starrer "Mr. & ___ Smith"MRS
  15. 25Autobahn auto with a four-ring logoAUDI
  16. 26Tightly tucked inSNUG
  17. 27Frozen waffles with a protein-packed "Fully Loaded" variantEGGO
  18. 28Many a Mideast nativeARAB
  19. 29Suffragette's demandVOTE
  20. 30Work like ___ (work very hard): 2 wds.ADOG
  21. 34Eggs, to a biologistOVA
  22. 35Goalpost attachmentNET
  23. 38"The ___," 1999 sci-fi blockbuster by the Wachowskis, famous for its "bullet time" effect that made action look frozenMATRIX
  24. 39___-Caps (chocolate candy with white sprinkles)SNO
  25. 41One enjoying a Jane Austen novel, perhapsREADER
  26. 42Number on a business card, for shortTEL
  27. 46Shaggy Himalayan animalsYAKS
  28. 48Pats gently with a towel, sayDABS
  29. 49"Right Back ___" (Spice Girls song): 2 wds.ATYA
  30. 50Wood stove buildupSOOT
  31. 51FedEx competitor: Abbr.UPS
  32. 52"You ___!" ("Sure thing!")BET
  33. 53Time piece?ERA
  34. 55___ year (pre-college period, for some)GAP
  35. 56"___ scale of one to ten, how good was the movie?": 2 wds.ONA

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Parking place — Answer: LOT. Hint: A designated spot where cars can wait while you shop or run errands. 🚗
  2. 4. Capricorn animal — Answer: GOAT. Hint: Picture the sure-footed farm animal linked to this zodiac sign ♑
  3. 8. Mexican money — Answer: PESO. Hint: This is a common unit of currency south of the border. 💰
  4. 12. Mike and ___ (fruity candy brand) — Answer: IKE. Hint: Think of the fruity candy brand that completes this famous first-name duo. 🍬
  5. 13. Wedding gown fabric, perhaps — Answer: LACE. Hint: Think of the delicate, patterned material often used to add a romantic touch to bridal dresses. 🧵
  6. 14. Junk email in your inbox — Answer: SPAM. Hint: It’s the unwanted electronic mail you’d rather send straight to the trash. 📧
  7. 15. Key lime ___ — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of the creamy, citrusy dessert often topped with whipped cream. 🍋
  8. 16. Southern veggie that's often deep-fried or used in gumbo — Answer: OKRA. Hint: This ridged green pod becomes delightfully crispy when fried and helps thicken a classic Louisiana stew. 🌿
  9. 17. ___ Yang Twins (2000s rap duo from Atlanta) — Answer: YING. Hint: Name the Atlanta rap duo whose moniker pairs with “Yang” in a familiar philosophical phrase. 🎤
  10. 18. Mister, in Mexico — Answer: SENOR. Hint: Think of the respectful Spanish title used for a man in Mexico. 🌮
  11. 20. Actor Bana of "Hulk" — Answer: ERIC. Hint: This Australian actor portrayed Bruce Banner in the 2003 superhero film 🦸
  12. 22. Archer's skill — Answer: AIM. Hint: An archer relies on this to send an arrow straight to the bullseye 🎯
  13. 24. JPMorgan ___ (big name in banking) — Answer: CHASE. Hint: Think of the banking giant whose name also means to pursue. 🏦
  14. 28. 2009 James Cameron sci-fi blockbuster featuring blue aliens, famous for its pioneering 3D and motion-capture breakthroughs — Answer: AVATAR. Hint: Think of the 2009 epic set on Pandora, where humans encounter tall blue inhabitants. 🎬
  15. 31. The "Y" in YMCA — Answer: YOUNG. Hint: It describes the age group named in the organization’s full title. 👥
  16. 32. ___ Serling of "The Twilight Zone" — Answer: ROD. Hint: Think of the first name of the visionary host and creator behind this classic anthology series 📺
  17. 33. "Like father, like ___" — Answer: SON. Hint: The saying suggests that a child may closely resemble a parent. 👨‍👦
  18. 36. Used a shovel — Answer: DUG. Hint: What you did to turn over soil in the garden 🪴
  19. 37. Elementary particles — Answer: ATOMS. Hint: Think of the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us ⚛️
  20. 40. 1958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller about an obsessed detective, famous for pioneering the dizzying "dolly zoom" camera effect — Answer: VERTIGO. Hint: This Hitchcock classic follows a detective whose fear of heights mirrors his spiraling obsession, with a camera trick that makes the world seem to tilt 🎬
  21. 43. Launched, as a project — Answer: BEGAN. Hint: Kicked off or got underway, as a new project 🚀
  22. 44. Fits to ___ (perfectly): 2 wds. — Answer: ATEE. Hint: A phrase meaning to fit perfectly, like one thing settling right into another 😊
  23. 45. "___ Story," 1995 Pixar animated classic about living playthings, famous for being the first feature film made entirely with CGI — Answer: TOY. Hint: Think of Pixar’s groundbreaking 1995 film where a cowboy and spaceman discover their playthings come alive 🎬
  24. 47. Actor Alan of "M*A*S*H" and his father Robert — Answer: ALDAS. Hint: This family surname belongs to both the M*A*S*H star and his actor father. 🎬
  25. 51. ___ cool ("lit," in millennial lingo) — Answer: UBER. Hint: A millennial might use this word before “cool” to mean exceptionally stylish 😎
  26. 54. "There is ___" (theist's affirmation): 2 wds. — Answer: AGOD. Hint: A believer might use this phrase to affirm that a divine being exists. 🙏
  27. 57. From ___ B (initial step): 2 wds. — Answer: ATO. Hint: Think of the tiny phrase describing a journey between the alphabet’s first two letters. 🔤
  28. 58. Cartoon submarine feature, with "scope" — Answer: PERI. Hint: Think of the raised viewing tube a cartoon submarine captain uses to peek above the waves! 🐠
  29. 59. "Citizen ___," 1941 Orson Welles drama about a media tycoon, famous for its deep-focus shots that keep everything on screen sharp at once — Answer: KANE. Hint: Think of the powerful newspaper magnate whose mysterious final word drives this classic film. 🎬
  30. 60. "Liquor not provided" letters on a party invite: Abbr. — Answer: BYO. Hint: A party invitation may use this abbreviation to say guests should bring their own drinks. 🥂
  31. 61. Chips-in-a-can brand from Lay's — Answer: STAX. Hint: This stacked potato snack comes in a tall can rather than a bag 🥔
  32. 62. Box with a trainer, say — Answer: SPAR. Hint: Think of what you might do with a boxing coach—or another fighter—in the ring 🥊
  33. 63. Didn't lose in musical chairs — Answer: SAT. Hint: Think of what you did when the music stopped and you still had a chair 🎵

Down

  1. 1. ChapStick targets — Answer: LIPS. Hint: They’re the delicate facial features this balm helps keep smooth and moisturized. 💋
  2. 2. "___ dokie!" ("Alright!") — Answer: OKIE. Hint: This cheerful expression means everything is fine and dandy. 😊
  3. 3. Nirvana classic "Smells Like ___ Spirit" — Answer: TEEN. Hint: Kurt Cobain’s famous anthem captures the rebellious energy of youth and adolescence 🎸
  4. 4. Grammy-winning singer ___ Estefan — Answer: GLORIA. Hint: Think of the Cuban-American pop icon who fronted Miami Sound Machine and brought “Conga” to the charts. 🎤
  5. 5. Type of wood used to make whiskey barrels that's hidden in "soak" — Answer: OAK. Hint: Look inside the quoted word for the timber traditionally used in whiskey barrels 🥃
  6. 6. Farmer's measuring unit — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A common way to measure the area of farmland 🌾
  7. 7. ___ up (get misty-eyed) — Answer: TEAR. Hint: This phrase describes eyes becoming watery with emotion. 🥹
  8. 8. 1960 Alfred Hitchcock horror film about a creepy motel, famous for pioneering rapid-cut editing during its iconic shower scene — Answer: PSYCHO. Hint: Think of Hitchcock’s chilling motel thriller whose shower scene became a landmark of suspense filmmaking. 🚿
  9. 9. Prefix with "logue" to mean a concluding section in a novel — Answer: EPI. Hint: A literary prefix transforms “logue” into the term for a novel’s concluding section. 📚
  10. 10. ___ Diego, California — Answer: SAN. Hint: Complete this city name with the Spanish word for “saint.” 🗺️
  11. 11. Expression of surprise, in a chatroom: Abbr. — Answer: OMG. Hint: A brief chatroom reaction for when something is truly astonishing 😮
  12. 19. Muesli cereal — Answer: OAT. Hint: This wholesome breakfast staple is often rolled and paired with fruit, nuts, and yogurt 🥣
  13. 21. Cold and frosty — Answer: ICY. Hint: Think of a winter morning when everything feels frozen solid. ❄️
  14. 23. Angelina Jolie starrer "Mr. & ___ Smith" — Answer: MRS. Hint: The missing title is a traditional form of address for a married woman. 🎬
  15. 25. Autobahn auto with a four-ring logo — Answer: AUDI. Hint: Think of the German car brand famously represented by four interlocking rings. 🚗
  16. 26. Tightly tucked in — Answer: SNUG. Hint: Describes something held firmly and cozily in place 🧸
  17. 27. Frozen waffles with a protein-packed "Fully Loaded" variant — Answer: EGGO. Hint: Think of the toaster-friendly waffle brand whose name sounds like an enthusiastic breakfast cheer! 🧇
  18. 28. Many a Mideast native — Answer: ARAB. Hint: Think of a native of a region spanning the Middle East and North Africa 🌍
  19. 29. Suffragette's demand — Answer: VOTE. Hint: Think of the ballot-box right she was fighting to secure 🗳️
  20. 30. Work like ___ (work very hard): 2 wds. — Answer: ADOG. Hint: Picture the famously hardworking pet behind this phrase. 🐕
  21. 34. Eggs, to a biologist — Answer: OVA. Hint: A biologist might use this Latin-derived plural when discussing more than one egg. 🧬
  22. 35. Goalpost attachment — Answer: NET. Hint: It catches the ball after a successful shot ⚽
  23. 38. "The ___," 1999 sci-fi blockbuster by the Wachowskis, famous for its "bullet time" effect that made action look frozen — Answer: MATRIX. Hint: Think of the virtual-reality action classic starring Keanu Reeves and featuring agents in dark sunglasses 🕶️
  24. 39. ___-Caps (chocolate candy with white sprinkles) — Answer: SNO. Hint: These chocolate treats are named for the wintry topping their white sprinkles resemble. 🍫
  25. 41. One enjoying a Jane Austen novel, perhaps — Answer: READER. Hint: Think of someone happily immersed in a book, perhaps one by the author of Pride and Prejudice 📚
  26. 42. Number on a business card, for short — Answer: TEL. Hint: It’s the abbreviated contact detail you’d dial to reach someone at work. ☎️
  27. 46. Shaggy Himalayan animals — Answer: YAKS. Hint: These shaggy pack animals thrive in the high Himalayas. 🏔️
  28. 48. Pats gently with a towel, say — Answer: DABS. Hint: Dries off with light, gentle towel touches after a shower 🛁
  29. 49. "Right Back ___" (Spice Girls song): 2 wds. — Answer: ATYA. Hint: This Spice Girls title playfully promises to return the favor. 🎶
  30. 50. Wood stove buildup — Answer: SOOT. Hint: It’s the dark residue left behind when wood burns 🔥
  31. 51. FedEx competitor: Abbr. — Answer: UPS. Hint: This delivery company is known for its brown trucks and familiar three-letter abbreviation. 📦
  32. 52. "You ___!" ("Sure thing!") — Answer: BET. Hint: A casual way to enthusiastically agree or accept a challenge fits here. 👍
  33. 53. Time piece? — Answer: ERA. Hint: Think of a distinct period in history rather than something worn on your wrist. ⏳
  34. 55. ___ year (pre-college period, for some) — Answer: GAP. Hint: A year spent taking a breather between high school and college fits this phrase nicely 🎓
  35. 56. "___ scale of one to ten, how good was the movie?": 2 wds. — Answer: ONA. Hint: Think of the phrase that naturally introduces a rating from one to ten. 🎬

The answer to “ChapStick targets” in the Daily Themed crossword is LIPS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“ChapStick targets” answer

LIPS (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is LIPS.

What does LIPS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of LIPS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • (of water) lap against
  • (of the ball) hit the rim of (a hole) but fail to go in

When else has “ChapStick targets” appeared?

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August 20, 2026 (most recent) → LIPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “ChapStick targets”?

The answer is LIPS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “ChapStick targets”?

4 letters: LIPS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “ChapStick targets” have a different answer?

Yes — Daily Themed sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Daily Themed Crossword answers?

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