Artery implants

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Stents are small mesh tubes implanted in narrowed arteries to help keep them open. The plural answer matches “implants.”

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A medical illustration showing a stent supporting an opened coronary artery.

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  1. 1Run after
  2. 6Some saucers
  3. 10King ___
  4. 13Corrodes after disuse
  5. 14Notable dwarf planet
  6. 16"Is that a yes or ___?
  7. 17Lemony Snicket, e.g.
  8. 18___ pole (Tlingit carving)
  9. 19Day that Garfield hates (Abbr.)
  10. 20Spicy piece of chicken
  11. 22Garment that might have hooks
  12. 23"Just so u know . . ."
  13. 24Unit for a comedian or tennis player
  14. 25Most popular fencing weapon
  15. 26"Stay tuned" letters
  16. 29"can't believe u did that"
  17. 31"Don't ask me" gesture
  18. 33Penne ___ vodka
  19. 35Animal hunted by Asterix and Obelix
  20. 38Unsettling
  21. 40Disclaimer following a confession of excess
  22. 43Dreaded words on a returned quiz
  23. 44Philadelphia Eagles, for one
  24. 45Slight issue
  25. 46Move like a spy through the vents
  26. 48"Pearls Before Swine" antihero
  27. 50Chess rating system
  28. 51"Better you ___ me"
  29. 52Jerk
  30. 55Rowdy crowd
  31. 57Thus far
  32. 58Making a cheeky call?
  33. 63Floral garland
  34. 64"I'm with you"
  35. 65"Stranger Things" actress Sink
  36. 66That, in Spanish
  37. 67"The Lightning ___"
  38. 68Person stirring the pot online
  39. 69___ faire
  40. 70Light on one's feet
  41. 71Ideal RSVPs

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  1. 1Sea floor scuttler
  2. 2"Love, Victor" streaming service
  3. 3"Fat chance!"
  4. 4Home for notes and clefs
  5. 5Philosophy assignments
  6. 6___ no good
  7. 7Moves like a lazy river
  8. 8Belly button type
  9. 9Artery implants
  10. 10Instrument that's shaken and tapped
  11. 11Like an overused crossword clue
  12. 12Like most Bantu languages
  13. 15"You. Can't. Be. Serious!"
  14. 21Find out how low you can go
  15. 25Neck lines?
  16. 26Browser divisions
  17. 27Popular dip for a 20-Across
  18. 28Dress modification
  19. 30Ken Jennings, for "Jeopardy!"
  20. 32Brooding baby sitter?
  21. 34"Shucks!"
  22. 36Impeccable tennis serve
  23. 37"I'm a lion! Respect me!"
  24. 39Frozen waffle brand
  25. 41Chop down
  26. 42Savory flavor in kimchi
  27. 47Giggles
  28. 49Like a spot by the fire
  29. 51"A Patchwork Planet" author Anne
  30. 53Word after "Las Vegas" or "Sunset"
  31. 54Direct a dogsled
  32. 56Play loudly
  33. 58Pinata whacker
  34. 59Rebel against
  35. 60Wedding promises
  36. 61River that begins in Uganda
  37. 62Meshes well

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Run after — Answer: CHASE. Hint: This means to pursue someone or something closely. 🏃
  2. 6. Some saucers — Answer: UFOS. Hint: These mysterious flying objects are often spotted in sci-fi stories. 🛸
  3. 10. King ___ — Answer: TUT. Hint: Think of the famous Egyptian boy pharaoh whose tomb captivated the world. 🏺
  4. 13. Corrodes after disuse — Answer: RUSTS. Hint: Think of what neglected metal can do when moisture gets the upper hand. 🧲
  5. 14. Notable dwarf planet — Answer: PLUTO. Hint: This famous dwarf planet shares its name with the Roman god of the underworld. 🪐
  6. 16. "Is that a yes or ___? — Answer: ANO. Hint: Look for the Czech word that means “yes.” 🇨🇿
  7. 17. Lemony Snicket, e.g. — Answer: ALIAS. Hint: Think of the alternate name an author uses instead of their real one. ✍️
  8. 18. ___ pole (Tlingit carving) — Answer: TOTEM. Hint: Think of the tall, carved monument that tells a story through symbolic figures. 🪵
  9. 19. Day that Garfield hates (Abbr.) — Answer: MON. Hint: Think of the weekday that follows the weekend and makes this lazy cat grumpy. 😾
  10. 20. Spicy piece of chicken — Answer: BUFFALOWING. Hint: Think of the classic bar-food favorite tossed in fiery sauce and served with dip. 🍗
  11. 22. Garment that might have hooks — Answer: BRA. Hint: Think of a supportive undergarment that may fasten with tiny hooks and eyes. 👚
  12. 23. "Just so u know . . ." — Answer: FYI. Hint: A quick heads-up phrase used to share information without expecting a reply. ℹ️
  13. 24. Unit for a comedian or tennis player — Answer: SET. Hint: Think of what a comedian performs and what a tennis player wins 🎾
  14. 25. Most popular fencing weapon — Answer: FOIL. Hint: In fencing, this light thrusting weapon is often the crowd favorite 🤺
  15. 26. "Stay tuned" letters — Answer: TBA. Hint: Look for a three-letter abbreviation meaning the details will be announced later 📺
  16. 29. "can't believe u did that" — Answer: SMH. Hint: This is a brief reaction showing disbelief and mild exasperation. 🤦
  17. 31. "Don't ask me" gesture — Answer: SHRUG. Hint: A small lift of the shoulders can express uncertainty or indifference. 🤷
  18. 33. Penne ___ vodka — Answer: ALLA. Hint: A classic Italian phrase that means “in the style of” this sauce pairing 🍝
  19. 35. Animal hunted by Asterix and Obelix — Answer: BOAR. Hint: Think of the wild forest game these famously hungry Gauls often chase. 🐗
  20. 38. Unsettling — Answer: EERIE. Hint: Think of something that sends shivers down your spine! 👻
  21. 40. Disclaimer following a confession of excess — Answer: BUTWHOSCOUNTING. Hint: A playful way to shrug off an admission that you may have overdone it. 😉
  22. 43. Dreaded words on a returned quiz — Answer: SEEME. Hint: A teacher might write this when asking you to discuss your mistakes. 😬
  23. 44. Philadelphia Eagles, for one — Answer: TEAM. Hint: They’re a group of players united in competition. 🏈
  24. 45. Slight issue — Answer: SNAG. Hint: A small obstacle or complication can be described this way. 🧩
  25. 46. Move like a spy through the vents — Answer: CRAWL. Hint: Slip stealthily through narrow spaces while staying low and quiet 🕵️
  26. 48. "Pearls Before Swine" antihero — Answer: RAT. Hint: This comic-strip troublemaker is a small rodent with a big attitude. 🐭
  27. 50. Chess rating system — Answer: ELO. Hint: This system measures a player's skill in chess, named after its creator! ♟️
  28. 51. "Better you ___ me" — Answer: THAN. Hint: This comparison says someone is preferable to me. 🙂
  29. 52. Jerk — Answer: ASS. Hint: Sometimes you might call someone a real pain in the neck! 😏
  30. 55. Rowdy crowd — Answer: MOB. Hint: Think of a lively group often associated with excitement and chaos! 🎉
  31. 57. Thus far — Answer: YET. Hint: This phrase means “up to now.” ⏳
  32. 58. Making a cheeky call? — Answer: BUTTDIALING. Hint: A mischievous pocket-made phone call might fit this playful phrase 📱
  33. 63. Floral garland — Answer: LEI. Hint: Picture a fragrant necklace made from tropical flowers 🌺
  34. 64. "I'm with you" — Answer: AGREE. Hint: A quick way to show you share someone’s opinion. 🤝
  35. 65. "Stranger Things" actress Sink — Answer: SADIE. Hint: This talented young actress played skateboard-loving Max Mayfield in the hit sci-fi series 🎬
  36. 66. That, in Spanish — Answer: ESO. Hint: Think of the Spanish word you’d use when pointing to something over there. 👉
  37. 67. "The Lightning ___" — Answer: THIEF. Hint: In this Percy Jackson title, think of someone who steals something important amid storms. ⚡
  38. 68. Person stirring the pot online — Answer: TROLL. Hint: Think of an internet troublemaker who provokes people for fun. 😈
  39. 69. ___ faire — Answer: REN. Hint: Think of the abbreviated name for a Renaissance fair, complete with costumes and jousting 🏰
  40. 70. Light on one's feet — Answer: SPRY. Hint: Think of someone who moves with nimble, youthful agility. 🩰
  41. 71. Ideal RSVPs — Answer: YESES. Hint: These are the most enthusiastic replies to an invitation. ✅

Down

  1. 1. Sea floor scuttler — Answer: CRAB. Hint: Picture a sideways-walking beach dweller hiding beneath the waves 🦀
  2. 2. "Love, Victor" streaming service — Answer: HULU. Hint: This streaming platform carried the teen rom-com series about a closeted high-schooler. 📺
  3. 3. "Fat chance!" — Answer: ASIF. Hint: This sarcastic reply means “not likely” or “I don’t believe you.” 🙄
  4. 4. Home for notes and clefs — Answer: STAFF. Hint: Think of the five-line framework where written music lives 🎼
  5. 5. Philosophy assignments — Answer: ESSAYS. Hint: They’re written pieces students may ponder and defend in a philosophy class. 📝
  6. 6. ___ no good — Answer: UPTO. Hint: This phrase describes someone who is causing mischief or plotting trouble. 😈
  7. 7. Moves like a lazy river — Answer: FLOWS. Hint: Drifts along smoothly and steadily, without any rush 🌊
  8. 8. Belly button type — Answer: OUTIE. Hint: It’s the navel style that protrudes instead of dipping inward 🧍
  9. 9. Artery implants — Answer: STENTS. Hint: These tiny mesh tubes help keep narrowed blood vessels open. 🫀
  10. 10. Instrument that's shaken and tapped — Answer: TAMBOURINE. Hint: Think of a handheld percussion instrument with jingling metal discs that can be shaken or struck. 🥁
  11. 11. Like an overused crossword clue — Answer: UNORIGINAL. Hint: It’s been seen so often that it feels anything but fresh. 💤
  12. 12. Like most Bantu languages — Answer: TONAL. Hint: These languages often use changes in pitch to distinguish one word’s meaning from another’s 🎵
  13. 15. "You. Can't. Be. Serious!" — Answer: OMG. Hint: This is a quick text-style reaction to shocking or unbelievable news 😲
  14. 21. Find out how low you can go — Answer: LIMBO. Hint: Think of the playful dance where you bend backward to pass beneath a bar. 💃
  15. 25. Neck lines? — Answer: FRETS. Hint: These raised strips on a guitar neck help divide the notes. 🎸
  16. 26. Browser divisions — Answer: TABS. Hint: They let you keep multiple webpages open within a single browser window. 🖥️
  17. 27. Popular dip for a 20-Across — Answer: BLUECHEESE. Hint: Think of a tangy, creamy dip that’s a classic partner for spicy wings. 🧀
  18. 28. Dress modification — Answer: ALTERATION. Hint: A tailor might make this to change the fit or style of a garment. 🧵
  19. 30. Ken Jennings, for "Jeopardy!" — Answer: HOST. Hint: He guided contestants and introduced each round on the quiz show 🎤
  20. 32. Brooding baby sitter? — Answer: HEN. Hint: Think of a feathered caretaker keeping watch over little chicks. 🐔
  21. 34. "Shucks!" — Answer: AWMAN. Hint: A casual exclamation of frustration or disappointment fits here. 😩
  22. 36. Impeccable tennis serve — Answer: ACE. Hint: A flawless serve that your opponent cannot touch earns this perfect result 🎾
  23. 37. "I'm a lion! Respect me!" — Answer: ROAR. Hint: Think of the mighty sound a jungle cat makes to command attention. 🦁
  24. 39. Frozen waffle brand — Answer: EGGO. Hint: Think of a breakfast treat that you might pop in the toaster! 🧇
  25. 41. Chop down — Answer: HEW. Hint: Use this verb for cutting through wood with an axe. 🪓
  26. 42. Savory flavor in kimchi — Answer: UMAMI. Hint: Think of the rich, mouthwatering taste that makes fermented foods so satisfying 😋
  27. 47. Giggles — Answer: LAUGHS. Hint: These are bursts of amusement that may escape when something is funny. 😂
  28. 49. Like a spot by the fire — Answer: TOASTY. Hint: Describes a cozy, pleasantly warm place near the flames. 🔥
  29. 51. "A Patchwork Planet" author Anne — Answer: TYLER. Hint: Think of the acclaimed novelist known for intimate family stories and Baltimore settings. 📚
  30. 53. Word after "Las Vegas" or "Sunset" — Answer: STRIP. Hint: Think of a famous stretch of casinos or a celebrated Hollywood boulevard 🎰
  31. 54. Direct a dogsled — Answer: STEER. Hint: Guide the sled team along the trail with confident commands. 🐕
  32. 56. Play loudly — Answer: BLARE. Hint: Make a bold, booming sound that fills the room. 📣
  33. 58. Pinata whacker — Answer: BAT. Hint: This party-game tool is also familiar baseball gear. 🥳
  34. 59. Rebel against — Answer: DEFY. Hint: Refuse to obey or boldly resist authority. ✊
  35. 60. Wedding promises — Answer: IDOS. Hint: Think of the short promises couples exchange at the altar. 💍
  36. 61. River that begins in Uganda — Answer: NILE. Hint: Think of the famous African river whose source is associated with Lake Victoria. 🌊
  37. 62. Meshes well — Answer: GELS. Hint: Fits together smoothly and harmoniously, like a team that clicks right away 🤝

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The answer to “Artery implants” in the USA Today crossword is STENTS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 9-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.

“Artery implants” answer

STENTS (6 letters)

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The answer is STENTS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026.

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