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Astute means shrewd, perceptive, and good at judging situations. It is an adjective describing a clever person or decision.

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A person thoughtfully analyzing information.

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  1. 1Rapper Flo --
  2. 5Replenish
  3. 10Many rented homes: Abbr.
  4. 14Inscribed stone slab
  5. 19Part of DNA
  6. 20Justice Kagan
  7. 21Sandbox toy
  8. 22Like charged atoms
  9. 23Expert in “the Force”
  10. 25-- -Chinese
  11. 26Spanish for “chicken”
  12. 27False: Prefix
  13. 28Delegation sent abroad to promote exports
  14. 31Pint or quart
  15. 35Preminger and Klemperer
  16. 36Critical hosp. wards
  17. 37$$$ dispenser
  18. 38Grimy stuff
  19. 40Liberal-leaning sort
  20. 43Jamaican pop music
  21. 44Essential-oil extraction using hot vapor
  22. 48Shrewd
  23. 50British lav
  24. 51Honest- -- (genuine)
  25. 52Pecan, e.g.
  26. 53-- -do-well
  27. 55Many four-yr. degrees
  28. 57Gear teeth
  29. 60Actor in “The Fall” and “The Tourist”
  30. 65College transcript fig.
  31. 67Defiant sort
  32. 71Brass or woodwind: Abbr.
  33. 72Deliver a note virtually
  34. 74Macabre
  35. 75Fetch
  36. 76Kong, e.g.
  37. 77Gem with a cut inspired by swirling flower petals
  38. 79Baseballer Clendenon or astronaut Eisele
  39. 81Poppa
  40. 82Hwy. intersections
  41. 83Osaka sash
  42. 86Drama show lgth., often
  43. 89U. URL ender
  44. 92Hilo hellos
  45. 96Was a drifter
  46. 101Raw rock
  47. 102Mexican, e.g.
  48. 103“I really appreciate it!,” to texters
  49. 104“Ho-hum”
  50. 105Classic comic Johnson
  51. 106Furrier John Jacob --
  52. 108Asset of a kindly doctor
  53. 112One-step or hesitation waltz
  54. 115Hankerings
  55. 116Insurer with a “spokesduck”
  56. 117Ship’s wheel
  57. 118Artistic blend ... or a literal feature of 10 long answers in this puzzle?
  58. 123U.S. patriot Thomas
  59. 124On the ocean
  60. 125“-- a drink!”
  61. 126Actor Neeson
  62. 127Horse gaits
  63. 128Nest dweller
  64. 129With sorrow
  65. 130Part of A.D.

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  1. 1British rule in old India
  2. 2Winter chipping tools
  3. 3Had zero effect
  4. 4Farewells
  5. 5Tally again
  6. 6Lofty rails
  7. 7Tennis barrier
  8. 8Ethyl ending
  9. 9Toad’s bumps
  10. 10Beekeepers
  11. 11Gratify, as base instincts
  12. 12Ebbing thing
  13. 13Replay effect, in brief
  14. 14Nurses Earl Grey, say
  15. 15Overly lenient
  16. 16Join, as the service
  17. 17Pal of Stitch
  18. 18Inflation subj.
  19. 24Singer Anita called the “Queen of Cantopop”
  20. 29Designer Gernreich
  21. 30“That’s good enough”
  22. 31Sister of Bart and Maggie
  23. 32Old screen siren West
  24. 33And others, for short
  25. 34Arsenal stuff
  26. 39Stand-up comic Notaro
  27. 41Debt memo
  28. 42Doc checking tonsils
  29. 44Turn the car in the direction of
  30. 45Started a golf hole, with “off”
  31. 46Act evilly
  32. 47Pro record spinner who doesn’t travel a lot for gigs
  33. 49Consolidated
  34. 54Country singer Cash
  35. 56“It’s the end of --”
  36. 58Very much
  37. 59Appear to be the case
  38. 60“The -- is up!”
  39. 61“I’ll take that as --”
  40. 62Soup flavor enhancer, for short
  41. 63Agent, in brief
  42. 64LA-to-IN dir.
  43. 65Helium, e.g.
  44. 66Crusty treat
  45. 68Frat guy
  46. 69German “a”
  47. 70Conducted
  48. 73Exemplary
  49. 78Suffix with class or period
  50. 80A lack of space
  51. 81Made extremely exasperated
  52. 83Night hooter
  53. 84Sheep sound
  54. 85Gem with an engraved design
  55. 87D.C. summer setting
  56. 88Bundling farm machine
  57. 90“G.I. Jane” star Moore
  58. 91Wielded
  59. 93Intruded
  60. 94Like a pumpless well
  61. 95Fortuneteller
  62. 97Outlying
  63. 98Tempts
  64. 99Roman 2,600
  65. 100--/her
  66. 105Actress Lansbury
  67. 107Fix, as a fixer-upper
  68. 109Highway rigs
  69. 110Like mire
  70. 111Ulna’s place
  71. 112Absorbed
  72. 113Over yonder
  73. 114Actor Arnaz
  74. 119-- nutshell
  75. 120Marked, as a ballot box
  76. 121Wiggling fish
  77. 122“Te --” ("I love you,” in Baja)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Rapper Flo -- — Answer: RIDA. Hint: Think of the rapper whose stage name completes “Flo” 🎤
  2. 5. Replenish — Answer: RENEW. Hint: Bring the supply back to full or make something fresh again. 🔄
  3. 10. Many rented homes: Abbr. — Answer: APTS. Hint: Think of the common abbreviation for multiple rental dwellings. 🏢
  4. 14. Inscribed stone slab — Answer: STELE. Hint: Think of an ancient upright monument carved with writing or imagery. 🪨
  5. 19. Part of DNA — Answer: ACID. Hint: This chemical family forms the backbone of DNA and RNA 🧬
  6. 20. Justice Kagan — Answer: ELENA. Hint: Think of Justice Kagan’s first name, also shared by the vampire heroine of a popular TV drama. ⚖️
  7. 21. Sandbox toy — Answer: PAIL. Hint: A small beach or playground container perfect for scooping sand. 🪣
  8. 22. Like charged atoms — Answer: IONIC. Hint: Describes atoms that have gained or lost electrons and carry a net charge ⚡
  9. 23. Expert in “the Force” — Answer: JEDIMASTER. Hint: This seasoned Star Wars practitioner has mastered the mystical energy behind the lightsaber. ✨
  10. 25. -- -Chinese — Answer: INDO. Hint: This prefix connects India and China in a geographic or cultural term. 🌏
  11. 26. Spanish for “chicken” — Answer: POLLO. Hint: Think of what you’d order when craving a crispy bird at a Spanish tapas bar. 🍗
  12. 27. False: Prefix — Answer: PSEUD. Hint: This prefix signals that something is imitation rather than genuine. 🎭
  13. 28. Delegation sent abroad to promote exports — Answer: TRADEMISSION. Hint: Think of a business-focused group traveling overseas to open new markets. 🌍
  14. 31. Pint or quart — Answer: LIQUIDMEASURE. Hint: Both are units used to measure the volume of beverages. 🥤
  15. 35. Preminger and Klemperer — Answer: OTTOS. Hint: These two prominent film figures share the same distinctive given name. 🎬
  16. 36. Critical hosp. wards — Answer: ICUS. Hint: These hospital wards provide round-the-clock care for the most seriously ill patients. 🏥
  17. 37. $$$ dispenser — Answer: ATM. Hint: Look for the machine that lets you withdraw cash on demand 💸
  18. 38. Grimy stuff — Answer: DIRT. Hint: Think of what you might scrub away after digging in the garden. 🧼
  19. 40. Liberal-leaning sort — Answer: LEFTIE. Hint: A casual term for someone whose political views tend toward the progressive side. 🗳️
  20. 43. Jamaican pop music — Answer: SKA. Hint: Think of the upbeat Jamaican genre that helped pave the way for reggae and dancehall. 🎶
  21. 44. Essential-oil extraction using hot vapor — Answer: STEAMDISTILLATION. Hint: This method uses heated water vapor to separate fragrant oils from plant material. ♨️
  22. 48. Shrewd — Answer: ASTUTE. Hint: Think of someone impressively clever and perceptive. 🧠
  23. 50. British lav — Answer: LOO. Hint: A casual British term for the room where you might wash your hands and answer nature’s call 🚻
  24. 51. Honest- -- (genuine) — Answer: TOGOD. Hint: Think of the expression that intensifies “honest” to mean completely genuine. 🙏
  25. 52. Pecan, e.g. — Answer: NUT. Hint: This crunchy snack grows inside a shell and can be roasted or baked into treats. 🌰
  26. 53. -- -do-well — Answer: NEER. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned term for a good-for-nothing person. 🧐
  27. 55. Many four-yr. degrees — Answer: BAS. Hint: These undergraduate diplomas are often earned after four years of study 🎓
  28. 57. Gear teeth — Answer: COGS. Hint: These interlocking wheel parts help machinery turn smoothly ⚙️
  29. 60. Actor in “The Fall” and “The Tourist” — Answer: JAMIEDORNAN. Hint: Think of the Irish actor known for brooding intensity in both a serial-killer drama and a globe-trotting mystery series. 🎬
  30. 65. College transcript fig. — Answer: GPA. Hint: A student’s academic average, as shown on their record 🎓
  31. 67. Defiant sort — Answer: REBEL. Hint: Think of someone who refuses to follow the rules. ✊
  32. 71. Brass or woodwind: Abbr. — Answer: INSTR. Hint: Look for a compact abbreviation for a musical instrument. 🎺
  33. 72. Deliver a note virtually — Answer: SENDEMAIL. Hint: Use your inbox to pass along a written message without paper. 📧
  34. 74. Macabre — Answer: EERIE. Hint: Think of an unsettling, ghostly atmosphere that sends a shiver down your spine. 👻
  35. 75. Fetch — Answer: GOGET. Hint: A command telling someone to retrieve something is hiding here. 🐕
  36. 76. Kong, e.g. — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of the mighty primate from Skull Island. 🦍
  37. 77. Gem with a cut inspired by swirling flower petals — Answer: ROSEDIAMOND. Hint: This sparkling stone pairs a romantic bloom with a precious gem, its facets swirling like petals. 🌹
  38. 79. Baseballer Clendenon or astronaut Eisele — Answer: DONN. Hint: Think of the shared first name of a baseball slugger and a space traveler. ⚾
  39. 81. Poppa — Answer: DAD. Hint: A familiar, affectionate term for your father. 👨‍👧
  40. 82. Hwy. intersections — Answer: JCTS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated spots where highways cross 🛣️
  41. 83. Osaka sash — Answer: OBI. Hint: A broad belt that wraps around a traditional Japanese kimono 🎎
  42. 86. Drama show lgth., often — Answer: ONEHR. Hint: A typical television drama fills about this much airtime. 📺
  43. 89. U. URL ender — Answer: EDU. Hint: Look for the internet domain suffix commonly associated with schools and universities 🎓
  44. 92. Hilo hellos — Answer: ALOHAS. Hint: These warm Hawaiian greetings are as welcoming as an island breeze 🌺
  45. 96. Was a drifter — Answer: WANDEREDAIMLESSLY. Hint: Moved around without a fixed destination or plan. 🧭
  46. 101. Raw rock — Answer: ORE. Hint: Think of the mineral-rich material miners dig up to extract valuable metals. ⛏️
  47. 102. Mexican, e.g. — Answer: LATINO. Hint: Think of a cultural identity shared across many Latin American communities. 🌎
  48. 103. “I really appreciate it!,” to texters — Answer: TYVM. Hint: A grateful texter might use this compact abbreviation to say thanks. 🙏
  49. 104. “Ho-hum” — Answer: MEH. Hint: A three-letter reaction to something thoroughly unexciting 😐
  50. 105. Classic comic Johnson — Answer: ARTE. Hint: Think of the comedian who made a memorable impression on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. 📺
  51. 106. Furrier John Jacob -- — Answer: ASTOR. Hint: Think of the famous businessman whose name graces grand hotels and a Manhattan library. 🏨
  52. 108. Asset of a kindly doctor — Answer: BEDSIDEMANNER. Hint: A caring physician shows this through warmth, patience, and reassurance. 🩺
  53. 112. One-step or hesitation waltz — Answer: RAGTIMEDANCE. Hint: These lively early-20th-century dances share a syncopated musical style. 🎶
  54. 115. Hankerings — Answer: URGES. Hint: Strong desires or yearnings might be described this way. 💭
  55. 116. Insurer with a “spokesduck” — Answer: AFLAC. Hint: Think of the insurance company famous for its quacking mascot. 🦆
  56. 117. Ship’s wheel — Answer: HELM. Hint: A captain turns this to steer the vessel through the waves 🚢
  57. 118. Artistic blend ... or a literal feature of 10 long answers in this puzzle? — Answer: MIXEDMEDIA. Hint: Think of art made by combining several materials, which may also describe how some long entries are constructed. 🎨
  58. 123. U.S. patriot Thomas — Answer: PAINE. Hint: Think of the Revolutionary-era writer whose pamphlet Common Sense rallied the colonies. 🇺🇸
  59. 124. On the ocean — Answer: ASEA. Hint: This phrase describes something happening on the waves rather than on land. 🌊
  60. 125. “-- a drink!” — Answer: INEED. Hint: A thirsty plea you might make when your glass is empty. 🥤
  61. 126. Actor Neeson — Answer: LIAM. Hint: This actor brought gravitas to roles in Taken and Schindler’s List 🎬
  62. 127. Horse gaits — Answer: TROTS. Hint: Think of the rhythmic ways a horse moves at different speeds. 🐎
  63. 128. Nest dweller — Answer: BIRD. Hint: Think of the feathered resident that calls a nest home. 🪶
  64. 129. With sorrow — Answer: SADLY. Hint: This word describes doing something in a sorrowful way. 😔
  65. 130. Part of A.D. — Answer: ANNO. Hint: Think of the Latin phrase that the abbreviation A.D. comes from. 🏛️

Down

  1. 1. British rule in old India — Answer: RAJ. Hint: Think of the short historical term for British governance of the Indian subcontinent. 🇮🇳
  2. 2. Winter chipping tools — Answer: ICEPICKS. Hint: Pointy tools for breaking through stubborn winter ice 🧊
  3. 3. Had zero effect — Answer: DIDSQUAT. Hint: This casual phrase means it accomplished absolutely nothing. 😄
  4. 4. Farewells — Answer: ADIEUS. Hint: These are words exchanged when parting ways. 👋
  5. 5. Tally again — Answer: READD. Hint: Give the total another count to double-check it. 🔢
  6. 6. Lofty rails — Answer: ELS. Hint: Think of trains traveling along tracks above busy city streets. 🚆
  7. 7. Tennis barrier — Answer: NET. Hint: It separates the two players across the court during a match 🎾
  8. 8. Ethyl ending — Answer: ENE. Hint: Look for the chemical suffix commonly seen in names of unsaturated hydrocarbons 🧪
  9. 9. Toad’s bumps — Answer: WARTS. Hint: These are the bumpy skin growths famously associated with toads and witches. 🐸
  10. 10. Beekeepers — Answer: APIARISTS. Hint: These caretakers tend buzzing colonies and harvest their sweet handiwork. 🐝
  11. 11. Gratify, as base instincts — Answer: PANDERTO. Hint: To cater to someone’s less noble urges is to do this. 😏
  12. 12. Ebbing thing — Answer: TIDE. Hint: It recedes from the shore before returning again. 🌊
  13. 13. Replay effect, in brief — Answer: SLOMO. Hint: A replay shown at dramatically reduced speed is this, abbreviated. 🐢
  14. 14. Nurses Earl Grey, say — Answer: SIPSTEA. Hint: What might someone do while enjoying a refined cup of British tea? ☕
  15. 15. Overly lenient — Answer: TOOSOFT. Hint: This describes someone who gives far too much slack instead of enforcing rules. 🙂
  16. 16. Join, as the service — Answer: ENLISTIN. Hint: Sign up for military duty rather than merely attending a meeting. 🎖️
  17. 17. Pal of Stitch — Answer: LILO. Hint: This Hawaiian girl shares adventures with a blue alien in a Disney classic 🌺
  18. 18. Inflation subj. — Answer: ECON. Hint: This school subject examines prices, money, and how markets change over time. 📈
  19. 24. Singer Anita called the “Queen of Cantopop” — Answer: MUI. Hint: Think of the Hong Kong pop icon whose powerful voice made her a cultural legend. 🎤
  20. 29. Designer Gernreich — Answer: RUDI. Hint: Think of the avant-garde fashion designer famous for making the topless swimsuit a sensation. 👙
  21. 30. “That’s good enough” — Answer: ITLLDO. Hint: A casual way to approve something despite its imperfections 👍
  22. 31. Sister of Bart and Maggie — Answer: LISA. Hint: This brilliant middle Simpson is known for her saxophone and strong sense of justice. 🎷
  23. 32. Old screen siren West — Answer: MAE. Hint: Think of the glamorous Hollywood icon famous for her sultry one-liners. 🎬
  24. 33. And others, for short — Answer: ETAL. Hint: A compact Latin-style way to signal that the list continues beyond the names shown 📚
  25. 34. Arsenal stuff — Answer: AMMO. Hint: Supplies that keep weapons ready for action. 🔫
  26. 39. Stand-up comic Notaro — Answer: TIG. Hint: Think of the comedian famous for her dry delivery and acclaimed stand-up specials 🎤
  27. 41. Debt memo — Answer: IOU. Hint: A tiny written promise to repay what you borrowed might fit the bill. 📝
  28. 42. Doc checking tonsils — Answer: ENT. Hint: Think of the specialist who examines your ears, nose, and throat 👨‍⚕️
  29. 44. Turn the car in the direction of — Answer: STEERTO. Hint: Guide the vehicle toward a chosen destination. 🚗
  30. 45. Started a golf hole, with “off” — Answer: TEED. Hint: Began the hole by sending the ball on its way from the little peg 🏌️
  31. 46. Act evilly — Answer: DOBAD. Hint: Behave like the villain in a fairy tale, not the hero 😈
  32. 47. Pro record spinner who doesn’t travel a lot for gigs — Answer: LOCALDJ. Hint: A professional record spinner who usually performs in their own neighborhood fits this clue. 🎧
  33. 49. Consolidated — Answer: UNITED. Hint: Brought together into one cohesive whole. 🤝
  34. 54. Country singer Cash — Answer: ROSANNE. Hint: Think of the country singer who carried on Johnny Cash’s musical legacy 🎶
  35. 56. “It’s the end of --” — Answer: ANERA. Hint: Think of the familiar saying about a chapter of history coming to a close 📖
  36. 58. Very much — Answer: GREATLY. Hint: Use this adverb when something happens to a considerable extent. 📈
  37. 59. Appear to be the case — Answer: SEEMSO. Hint: What something does when it looks true, even if you’re not completely certain. 👀
  38. 60. “The -- is up!” — Answer: JIG. Hint: This phrase announces that a deception has been discovered. 🕵️
  39. 61. “I’ll take that as --” — Answer: ANO. Hint: Complete the phrase with a short, polite rejection. 🙂
  40. 62. Soup flavor enhancer, for short — Answer: MSG. Hint: Think of the abbreviated name for a savory seasoning often added to soups. 🥣
  41. 63. Agent, in brief — Answer: REP. Hint: Think of someone who speaks or acts on another’s behalf, shortened for a quick mention. 🤝
  42. 64. LA-to-IN dir. — Answer: NNE. Hint: From Los Angeles to Indiana, head east while leaning noticeably toward the north. 🧭
  43. 65. Helium, e.g. — Answer: GAS. Hint: Think of helium’s state of matter at room temperature. 🎈
  44. 66. Crusty treat — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of a sweet baked dessert wrapped in a flaky, crunchy crust. 🥧
  45. 68. Frat guy — Answer: BRO. Hint: Think of the casual slang term a fraternity buddy might use for himself. 😎
  46. 69. German “a” — Answer: EIN. Hint: In German, this tiny article means “a” before a masculine or neuter singular noun. 🇩🇪
  47. 70. Conducted — Answer: LED. Hint: Think of guiding a group or event from the front. 🎼
  48. 73. Exemplary — Answer: MODEL. Hint: Think of something held up as an ideal example to follow. 🌟
  49. 78. Suffix with class or period — Answer: ICAL. Hint: Think of the adjective-making ending that can follow either a school group or a span of time. ✏️
  50. 80. A lack of space — Answer: NOROOM. Hint: What you might say when every seat and corner is already occupied. 🚫
  51. 81. Made extremely exasperated — Answer: DRIVENMAD. Hint: Pushed someone to the absolute limit of their patience 😤
  52. 83. Night hooter — Answer: OWL. Hint: Think of a feathered nighttime caller known for its distinctive hoot. 🦉
  53. 84. Sheep sound — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the bleat a sheep makes when calling out. 🐑
  54. 85. Gem with an engraved design — Answer: INTAGLIO. Hint: This gemstone features a carved design that can leave an impression in wax or clay. 💎
  55. 87. D.C. summer setting — Answer: EDT. Hint: Think of the seasonal clock setting used in Washington, D.C. during the warmer months. 🕒
  56. 88. Bundling farm machine — Answer: HAYBALER. Hint: This farm machine gathers loose hay and compresses it into neat bales for easy handling. 🚜
  57. 90. “G.I. Jane” star Moore — Answer: DEMI. Hint: Think of the actress who portrayed a determined Navy SEAL trainee in this 1997 film. 🎬
  58. 91. Wielded — Answer: USED. Hint: Put into action or brought to bear, as a tool or weapon. 🛠️
  59. 93. Intruded — Answer: HORNEDIN. Hint: Joined in where you weren’t invited. 🚪
  60. 94. Like a pumpless well — Answer: ARTESIAN. Hint: This kind of well brings water to the surface through natural underground pressure. 💧
  61. 95. Fortuneteller — Answer: SEER. Hint: This person might gaze into a crystal ball to reveal your fate! 🔮
  62. 97. Outlying — Answer: DISTANT. Hint: Think of something located far from the center or main group. 🗺️
  63. 98. Tempts — Answer: ENTICES. Hint: Tries to lure someone in with an appealing offer. 😉
  64. 99. Roman 2,600 — Answer: MMDC. Hint: Translate 2,600 into the numeral system used by ancient Rome. 🏛️
  65. 100. --/her — Answer: SHE. Hint: This pronoun is the subject-form counterpart to “her.” 🙂
  66. 105. Actress Lansbury — Answer: ANGELA. Hint: Think of the beloved star of *Murder, She Wrote* and *Beauty and the Beast* 🎭
  67. 107. Fix, as a fixer-upper — Answer: REHAB. Hint: Give this worn-out property the treatment it needs. 🛠️
  68. 109. Highway rigs — Answer: SEMIS. Hint: These big trucks haul heavy loads on long stretches of road. 🚚
  69. 110. Like mire — Answer: MUDDY. Hint: Describes ground that’s wet, soft, and likely to swallow your boots 🥾
  70. 111. Ulna’s place — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think of the body part where this forearm bone belongs. 💪
  71. 112. Absorbed — Answer: RAPT. Hint: Think of being so engrossed that the outside world disappears 🧠
  72. 113. Over yonder — Answer: AFAR. Hint: Think of a place that’s far away from here. 🌍
  73. 114. Actor Arnaz — Answer: DESI. Hint: He played Ricky Ricardo opposite Lucille Ball on the classic sitcom I Love Lucy. 📺
  74. 119. -- nutshell — Answer: INA. Hint: This phrase signals that what follows is a concise summary. 🥜
  75. 120. Marked, as a ballot box — Answer: XED. Hint: A ballot box gets this when someone marks it with a vote 🗳️
  76. 121. Wiggling fish — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery swimmer moves with a wave-like wiggle. 🐟
  77. 122. “Te --” ("I love you,” in Baja) — Answer: AMO. Hint: Complete this romantic Spanish phrase with the verb meaning “love.” ❤️

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