"Didn't see you there!"

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“Oh, hi!” is a surprised or casual greeting used when someone appears unexpectedly. The grid removes the space and punctuation.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A person reacting with a surprised greeting

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This clue's Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Cries from wolves
  2. 6Undergarment that can be gender-affirming
  3. 9"Sadly . . ."
  4. 13Group for Ireland and Poland, for short
  5. 14"Good grief!"
  6. 15"___ get me started!"
  7. 16"I've had enough!"
  8. 18Wee bit
  9. 19ATM code
  10. 20Game that involves virtual calls?
  11. 22Boxing decision (Abbr.)
  12. 23Cuts into small cubes
  13. 24Country with about 4 million alpacas
  14. 26Perfect score for a diver
  15. 27Brazilian ballroom dance
  16. 31Teatro di Marcello city
  17. 32Bro's sibling, perhaps
  18. 33H.S. life skills class
  19. 34Drink with balls that might get stuck in a straw
  20. 36"Ah, got it"
  21. 37Arctic fishing device
  22. 38Route
  23. 39Empty stretches on a resume
  24. 40"I dunno" gesture
  25. 41Horse food
  26. 42"A rolling stone gathers no ___"
  27. 43Sneaky tactics
  28. 45Possesses
  29. 46Wiped out in a dramatic way
  30. 50Seasonal vaccine target
  31. 53Grad
  32. 54This is absolute mayhem!
  33. 56What a cartoon light bulb might represent
  34. 57Pointing Leonardo DiCaprio, e.g.
  35. 58Tolerate
  36. 59Rough voice feature
  37. 60Not post-
  38. 61Ski equipment

Down

  1. 1URL opener
  2. 2"Didn't see you there!"
  3. 3Stop nursing gradually
  4. 4"___ me know"
  5. 5It's a numbers game
  6. 6"Furthermore . . ."
  7. 7Get under control
  8. 8Like the god Huitzilopochtli
  9. 9Casual farewell
  10. 10Take a peek
  11. 11Pay to play
  12. 12Our sun, for one
  13. 14Hair goo
  14. 17Musician and activist Yoko ___
  15. 21Money in Mexico
  16. 22"X marks the spot" parchment, perhaps
  17. 24Pup
  18. 25Still-glowing coal
  19. 26"Sister, Sister" performer Mowry
  20. 28Flat-topped landforms
  21. 29Sounds from R2-D2
  22. 30Las Vegas WNBA team
  23. 31A grand slam adds four of these to the batter's total
  24. 32Do some stitching
  25. 33"Psst!"
  26. 35Prepare to advance a base on a fly out
  27. 36"Hooray!"
  28. 38"I'm innocent!"
  29. 41Warming device
  30. 42Zany
  31. 44Losing streak
  32. 45Half of a common pronoun pair
  33. 46"You've got a point"
  34. 47"Marriage Story" actor Alan
  35. 48Billiards sticks
  36. 49Simple top
  37. 50"Epic ___!"
  38. 51Miner's find
  39. 52Finds a purpose for
  40. 55First TV channel to begin transmitting by satellite

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Cries from wolves — Answer: HOWLS. Hint: What you might hear from a wolf pack beneath the moonlight 🌕
  2. 6. Undergarment that can be gender-affirming — Answer: BRA. Hint: This supportive undergarment can help someone feel more aligned with their gender identity. 🩷
  3. 9. "Sadly . . ." — Answer: ALAS. Hint: A brief cry of disappointment or sorrow fits here. 😔
  4. 13. Group for Ireland and Poland, for short — Answer: THEEU. Hint: Think of the shared political and economic bloc to which both nations belong. 🇪🇺
  5. 14. "Good grief!" — Answer: GEEZ. Hint: A casual exclamation of surprise or exasperation might fit here. 😮
  6. 15. "___ get me started!" — Answer: DONT. Hint: A phrase signaling that someone is ready to launch into a passionate rant! 😤
  7. 16. "I've had enough!" — Answer: THATDOESIT. Hint: A fed-up declaration that this is the final straw. 😤
  8. 18. Wee bit — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of an especially tiny amount, even less than a smidgen 🤏
  9. 19. ATM code — Answer: PIN. Hint: This short security number lets you access your cash. 💳
  10. 20. Game that involves virtual calls? — Answer: ONLINEPOKER. Hint: Think of a card game played remotely, where your tablemates appear only on your screen 🃏
  11. 22. Boxing decision (Abbr.) — Answer: TKO. Hint: This boxing result means the referee stopped the bout before the final bell 🥊
  12. 23. Cuts into small cubes — Answer: DICES. Hint: Prepares ingredients into tiny, even cubes for a recipe 🧑‍🍳
  13. 24. Country with about 4 million alpacas — Answer: PERU. Hint: Think of the South American country famous for Machu Picchu and fluffy alpacas 🦙
  14. 26. Perfect score for a diver — Answer: TEN. Hint: A flawless dive earns the highest mark from the judges 🏅
  15. 27. Brazilian ballroom dance — Answer: SAMBA. Hint: Think of a lively Brazilian dance known for its infectious rhythm and energetic footwork. 💃
  16. 31. Teatro di Marcello city — Answer: ROME. Hint: This Italian capital is home to the ancient Teatro di Marcello. 🏛️
  17. 32. Bro's sibling, perhaps — Answer: SIS. Hint: Think of the casual term a bro might use for his sister. 👭
  18. 33. H.S. life skills class — Answer: HOMEEC. Hint: A practical class about cooking, sewing, budgeting, and running a household 🧵
  19. 34. Drink with balls that might get stuck in a straw — Answer: BOBATEA. Hint: This sweet tea comes with chewy tapioca pearls that can clog your straw. 🧋
  20. 36. "Ah, got it" — Answer: YESISEE. Hint: A cheerful way to show that the explanation finally makes sense. 💡
  21. 37. Arctic fishing device — Answer: ICESAW. Hint: Think of a tool used to cut through frozen water so fishers can reach what lies below. 🧊
  22. 38. Route — Answer: WAY. Hint: A path or means of getting somewhere, often the simplest option. 🛣️
  23. 39. Empty stretches on a resume — Answer: GAPS. Hint: They’re the blank periods between jobs or experiences on your work history. 📄
  24. 40. "I dunno" gesture — Answer: SHRUG. Hint: A shoulder lift that says you’re not sure 🤷
  25. 41. Horse food — Answer: HAY. Hint: A common stable staple that horses happily munch on. 🐴
  26. 42. "A rolling stone gathers no ___" — Answer: MOSS. Hint: This proverb says that something always on the move won’t let green growth take hold. 🪨
  27. 43. Sneaky tactics — Answer: RUSES. Hint: Clever schemes used to deceive someone might fit here 🕵️
  28. 45. Possesses — Answer: HAS. Hint: A simple verb meaning “owns” or “holds.” 👜
  29. 46. Wiped out in a dramatic way — Answer: FACEPLANTED. Hint: Took a spectacular tumble and hit the ground headfirst 🤕
  30. 50. Seasonal vaccine target — Answer: FLU. Hint: A yearly shot helps protect against this common wintertime illness 💉
  31. 53. Grad — Answer: ALUM. Hint: A former student, in a casual short form 🎓
  32. 54. This is absolute mayhem! — Answer: UTTERCHAOS. Hint: A phrase for a scene where all order has completely vanished. 😵
  33. 56. What a cartoon light bulb might represent — Answer: IDEA. Hint: It’s the spark of inspiration shown above a character’s head 💡
  34. 57. Pointing Leonardo DiCaprio, e.g. — Answer: MEME. Hint: It’s a widely shared bit of internet humor featuring a recognizable image or moment. 😂
  35. 58. Tolerate — Answer: ABIDE. Hint: Think of a calm way to put up with something you dislike. 😌
  36. 59. Rough voice feature — Answer: RASP. Hint: A gravelly quality you might hear in someone’s speech. 🗣️
  37. 60. Not post- — Answer: PRE. Hint: Think of the prefix that means “before,” describing something that happens earlier. ⏪
  38. 61. Ski equipment — Answer: POLES. Hint: These help you balance and propel yourself down the slopes. 🎿

Down

  1. 1. URL opener — Answer: HTTP. Hint: It’s the web protocol prefix that tells your browser how to fetch a page. 🌐
  2. 2. "Didn't see you there!" — Answer: OHHI. Hint: It’s a playful, surprised greeting you might blurt out when someone suddenly appears. 😮
  3. 3. Stop nursing gradually — Answer: WEAN. Hint: Gently transition a baby away from breastfeeding over time 🍼
  4. 4. "___ me know" — Answer: LET. Hint: Complete this common phrase meaning “inform me” with a tiny verb. 💬
  5. 5. It's a numbers game — Answer: SUDOKU. Hint: This grid-based puzzle challenges you to place digits without repeating them in each row, column, or box. 🔢
  6. 6. "Furthermore . . ." — Answer: BESIDES. Hint: A word that adds another point to the conversation. ➕
  7. 7. Get under control — Answer: REININ. Hint: Think of what you might do to a runaway horse—or an unruly situation—to bring it back under control. 🐴
  8. 8. Like the god Huitzilopochtli — Answer: AZTEC. Hint: This describes something connected to the ancient civilization of central Mexico. 🏛️
  9. 9. Casual farewell — Answer: ADIOSAMIGOS. Hint: A breezy Spanish goodbye addressed to your pals. 👋
  10. 10. Take a peek — Answer: LOOK. Hint: What you do when curiosity wins and you glance at something briefly 👀
  11. 11. Pay to play — Answer: ANTE. Hint: It’s the stake you put into the pot before the game begins 🃏
  12. 12. Our sun, for one — Answer: STAR. Hint: Think of the category that includes the bright center of our solar system. ✨
  13. 14. Hair goo — Answer: GEL. Hint: A sticky styling product that helps keep your hairstyle in place 💇
  14. 17. Musician and activist Yoko ___ — Answer: ONO. Hint: Think of the avant-garde artist and peace activist who was married to John Lennon 🎵
  15. 21. Money in Mexico — Answer: PESOS. Hint: This is the currency you might spend on tacos in Mexico 🌮
  16. 22. "X marks the spot" parchment, perhaps — Answer: TREASUREMAP. Hint: It may guide adventurers toward a hidden chest marked by a bold symbol. 🗺️
  17. 24. Pup — Answer: POOCH. Hint: Think of a friendly four-legged companion that might wag its tail at you 🐾
  18. 25. Still-glowing coal — Answer: EMBER. Hint: A tiny remnant of a fire that still glows with warmth and light 🔥
  19. 26. "Sister, Sister" performer Mowry — Answer: TIA. Hint: Think of the actress who starred alongside her twin sister Tamera in this ’90s sitcom. 🎬
  20. 28. Flat-topped landforms — Answer: MESAS. Hint: Think of broad, level plateaus rising above the surrounding landscape 🌄
  21. 29. Sounds from R2-D2 — Answer: BEEPS. Hint: This chatty astromech communicates in short electronic chirps and signals 🤖
  22. 30. Las Vegas WNBA team — Answer: ACES. Hint: This team's name suggests being the best in a card game! 🃏
  23. 31. A grand slam adds four of these to the batter's total — Answer: RBIS. Hint: Think of the statistic credited when a hit brings runners home, with a grand slam maxing out at four. ⚾
  24. 32. Do some stitching — Answer: SEW. Hint: Use a needle and thread to mend or join fabric 🧵
  25. 33. "Psst!" — Answer: HEY. Hint: A soft way to grab someone’s attention 🤫
  26. 35. Prepare to advance a base on a fly out — Answer: TAGUP. Hint: In baseball, touch the bag before sprinting to the next one after a fly ball is caught. ⚾
  27. 36. "Hooray!" — Answer: YAY. Hint: A cheerful exclamation of celebration! 🎉
  28. 38. "I'm innocent!" — Answer: WASNTME. Hint: This cheeky denial insists the speaker had nothing to do with it. 😇
  29. 41. Warming device — Answer: HEATER. Hint: This appliance makes a chilly room cozy. 🔥
  30. 42. Zany — Answer: MADCAP. Hint: Think of someone wildly silly, playful, and delightfully unpredictable. 🤪
  31. 44. Losing streak — Answer: SLUMP. Hint: A prolonged run of poor results can feel like this. 😕
  32. 45. Half of a common pronoun pair — Answer: HER. Hint: This pronoun is commonly paired with “his” when referring to someone else. 👥
  33. 46. "You've got a point" — Answer: FAIR. Hint: Acknowledge that the other person’s argument is reasonable. ⚖️
  34. 47. "Marriage Story" actor Alan — Answer: ALDA. Hint: Think of the veteran actor who played Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H and appeared in this film. 🎬
  35. 48. Billiards sticks — Answer: CUES. Hint: What players use to aim and strike the balls on a pool table 🎱
  36. 49. Simple top — Answer: TEE. Hint: Picture a basic, casual shirt that golfers often wear. 👕
  37. 50. "Epic ___!" — Answer: FAIL. Hint: A dramatic way to call out a spectacular blunder or flop 😅
  38. 51. Miner's find — Answer: LODE. Hint: A valuable underground vein of ore that a prospector hopes to discover ⛏️
  39. 52. Finds a purpose for — Answer: USES. Hint: Puts something to work for a particular purpose 🛠️
  40. 55. First TV channel to begin transmitting by satellite — Answer: HBO. Hint: Think of the pioneering premium cable network that took its signal into orbit 📡

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