Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian

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The ALTAI are a mountain range in Central and East Asia whose name is derived from a Mongolian term meaning “gold mountain.” The plural range name fits the singular “Range” in the clue as a geographic proper name.

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Mountain landscape in the Altai range of Mongolia

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  1. 1Perjury, e.g.
  2. 6Amusing escapade
  3. 10Collezione della Galleria degli Uffizi
  4. 14Mac
  5. 17Dotty
  6. 19Welcome to a mainlander, maybe
  7. 21Precious
  8. 22Call on
  9. 23Courtroom schedule
  10. 24Turkic tongue
  11. 25Mollusk on a menu
  12. 271919 H. Rider Haggard novel
  13. 30Director Mira, who’s the mother of New York City’s mayor
  14. 31Coordinate with
  15. 32Exclusion-based angst, for short
  16. 35Some gym equipment
  17. 39Sloan deg.
  18. 41Words before “Lover,” “Dollar” and “Man” in song names
  19. 43Flatow of radio’s “Science Friday”
  20. 45“Hurry up and decide!”
  21. 49One of three NHL squads in New York State
  22. 52Creature with a ring of stinging tentacles
  23. 53Daggers, so to speak
  24. 55Refuse to drop
  25. 56Had as one’s boss
  26. 60Friend to François
  27. 61U.S. Army medal
  28. 64Make a mountain out of a molehill, say
  29. 66Site of the George W. Bush Presidential Ctr.
  30. 69Having a very round countenance
  31. 72Sorta suffix
  32. 73Chance for a belt
  33. 75Really enjoy
  34. 77Mag. crew
  35. 80Calliope
  36. 83Sappho’s home
  37. 86Former region of the Spanish Sahara
  38. 89Maxim about the importance of liquidity
  39. 92“Can’t decide!”
  40. 93Beer once advertised as being “for the winners”
  41. 96Facile
  42. 97Beethoven symphony of 1804
  43. 100Family member
  44. 101Resort town north of Santa Fe
  45. 102Palace guard, of a sort
  46. 105Middle Eastern capital once called Philadelphia
  47. 106Bit of a shock?
  48. 109Superhero with the catchphrase “Tra-la-laaaa!” (and a hint to the circled letters)
  49. 116Handle
  50. 119Hold in contempt
  51. 120Pressing concern for astronauts?
  52. 122Kooky
  53. 123Frozen Four org.
  54. 124“Well, then I have to go”
  55. 125Financially solvent
  56. 126Since, slangily
  57. 127“Life of Pi” author Martel
  58. 128Figure (out)
  59. 129If tripled, “you get the picture”

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  1. 1You might trip on it
  2. 2“That hurt!”
  3. 3Progress slowly
  4. 4Brand named for a goddess
  5. 5Ohioan who orbited Earth at age 40 and age 77
  6. 6“See ya, dude!”
  7. 7“There oughta be ___!”
  8. 8Old newspaper photo section
  9. 9Ukraine’s second-largest city
  10. 10“___ Fideles”
  11. 11Did a farrier’s job
  12. 12It may contain carne asada
  13. 13___ Good Feelings (early 19th-century period)
  14. 14Really irk
  15. 15“For the People Who Serve” grp.
  16. 16Perfecta, for one
  17. 18James in the Blues Hall of Fame
  18. 20Longtime “What’s My Line?” panelist Francis
  19. 26“Citizen Kane” studio
  20. 28Classic shout-out
  21. 29Textile worker
  22. 33Surrealist Joan
  23. 34Layered treat
  24. 35Baryshnikov nickname
  25. 36Starting squad
  26. 37Bolshevik foe
  27. 38Piece of cake
  28. 40Paquin of “The Piano”
  29. 42Words to the audience
  30. 44Invite
  31. 46Lennon’s love
  32. 47Make (one’s way)
  33. 48“___ as the green-growing bud unfolds”: Longfellow
  34. 50Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian
  35. 51Aligned groups
  36. 53Went astray
  37. 54“Otello” composer
  38. 57One of two found in Georgia
  39. 58Monongahela Natl. Forest location
  40. 59Common Market inits.
  41. 62Political attack, of a sort
  42. 63Brunch cocktail
  43. 65Nickname for Angel Stadium
  44. 67Bungle
  45. 68Out-and-out
  46. 70“Well, what have we here!”
  47. 71Neither go-with
  48. 74Sierra ____
  49. 76Smooth-talking
  50. 78“Tiny Bubbles” singer
  51. 79Some Army NCOs
  52. 81Rhine whine
  53. 82Dornoch denials
  54. 84Night school subj.
  55. 85Revue segment
  56. 86Criticize harshly
  57. 87Mosque figure
  58. 88Director Preminger
  59. 90Ljubljana residents
  60. 91Pay tribute to
  61. 93“La Bohème” heroine
  62. 94“Just watch me!”
  63. 95They play across the border from the Kraken
  64. 98Wicker material
  65. 99Fred Astaire, by birth
  66. 103Knee injury initials
  67. 104Yellowish-brown
  68. 107Nelly Korda’s org.
  69. 108Chewy candy
  70. 110Layout measure
  71. 111Chef Matsuhisa with a chain of namesake restaurants
  72. 112Prohibition backers
  73. 113Mardi Gras city, familiarly
  74. 114Stomped (on)
  75. 115Horse mackerel
  76. 116Gooden of the Mets
  77. 117NYU extension
  78. 118Wood-shaping tool
  79. 121Athenian vowel

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  1. 1. Perjury, e.g. — Answer: LYING. Hint: Think of a courtroom offense involving dishonesty. ⚖️
  2. 6. Amusing escapade — Answer: LARK. Hint: A playful little adventure might be described this way. 😄
  3. 10. Collezione della Galleria degli Uffizi — Answer: ARTE. Hint: Pensa a ciò che una celebre galleria fiorentina custodisce e mostra al mondo. 🖼️
  4. 14. Mac — Answer: BUB. Hint: A friendly nickname for a buddy or fellow, much like “pal.” 🙂
  5. 17. Dotty — Answer: SENILE. Hint: A gentle way to describe someone becoming forgetful and confused 🧠
  6. 19. Welcome to a mainlander, maybe — Answer: ALOHA. Hint: This warm island greeting might be offered to someone arriving from the continent. 🌺
  7. 21. Precious — Answer: DEAR. Hint: A warm word for someone cherished or greatly valued. 💛
  8. 22. Call on — Answer: USE. Hint: Ask someone for help or bring something into action when needed. 🤝
  9. 23. Courtroom schedule — Answer: DOCKET. Hint: It’s the judge’s organized list of cases waiting to be heard. ⚖️
  10. 24. Turkic tongue — Answer: TATAR. Hint: This Turkic language is spoken by the Tatar people, especially around Russia’s Volga region 🗣️
  11. 25. Mollusk on a menu — Answer: ESCARGOT. Hint: This French delicacy is a land-dwelling mollusk often served with garlic butter. 🐌
  12. 27. 1919 H. Rider Haggard novel — Answer: WHENTHEWORLDSHOOK. Hint: Think of a dramatic title imagining a cataclysmic upheaval of the globe. 🌍
  13. 30. Director Mira, who’s the mother of New York City’s mayor — Answer: NAIR. Hint: Think of the acclaimed Indian filmmaker behind *Monsoon Wedding* and *The Namesake*. 🎬
  14. 31. Coordinate with — Answer: KEYTO. Hint: Work in harmony with someone or something so everything fits together. 🤝
  15. 32. Exclusion-based angst, for short — Answer: FOMO. Hint: That anxious feeling when everyone else seems to be having fun without you gets abbreviated this way. 😬
  16. 35. Some gym equipment — Answer: MATS. Hint: These cushioned surfaces make floor exercises more comfortable. 🧘
  17. 39. Sloan deg. — Answer: MBA. Hint: Think of the graduate business degree associated with MIT’s Sloan School of Management 🎓
  18. 41. Words before “Lover,” “Dollar” and “Man” in song names — Answer: INEEDA. Hint: Think of the repeated three-word phrase that precedes each of those nouns in song titles. 🎵
  19. 43. Flatow of radio’s “Science Friday” — Answer: IRA. Hint: Think of the three-letter first name of the longtime “Science Friday” host 🎙️
  20. 45. “Hurry up and decide!” — Answer: ITSNOWORNEVER. Hint: A playful reminder that your chance to choose may not last forever! ⏰
  21. 49. One of three NHL squads in New York State — Answer: SABRES. Hint: This NHL team calls Buffalo home, sharing New York State with two in-state rivals. 🏒
  22. 52. Creature with a ring of stinging tentacles — Answer: SEAANEMONE. Hint: This colorful tide-pool dweller looks like a flower but packs a painful sting around its center. 🌊
  23. 53. Daggers, so to speak — Answer: EVILLOOK. Hint: Think of the sinister glare someone gives when looks could wound. 😠
  24. 55. Refuse to drop — Answer: HARPON. Hint: Keep bringing the same point back instead of letting it go 🎵
  25. 56. Had as one’s boss — Answer: ANSWEREDTO. Hint: This describes having someone above you on the office ladder. 👔
  26. 60. Friend to François — Answer: AMI. Hint: Think of the French word for a male friend. 🇫🇷
  27. 61. U.S. Army medal — Answer: DSC. Hint: Think of a prestigious Army decoration awarded for extraordinary battlefield heroism. 🎖️
  28. 64. Make a mountain out of a molehill, say — Answer: OVERREACT. Hint: Blow a small issue wildly out of proportion, perhaps. 😅
  29. 66. Site of the George W. Bush Presidential Ctr. — Answer: SMU. Hint: This Dallas university is home to the presidential center honoring the 43rd president. 🎓
  30. 69. Having a very round countenance — Answer: MOONFACED. Hint: Describes someone with a face as round and full as the night sky’s brightest orb 🌕
  31. 72. Sorta suffix — Answer: ISH. Hint: This ending means “somewhat” or “approximately,” softening the word before it. 🧩
  32. 73. Chance for a belt — Answer: TITLESHOT. Hint: A contender gets this opportunity to fight for championship gold 🥊
  33. 75. Really enjoy — Answer: DIG. Hint: Use this casual verb when you’re really into something. 😊
  34. 77. Mag. crew — Answer: EDS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated team that helps shape a magazine’s stories. 📰
  35. 80. Calliope — Answer: STEAMORGAN. Hint: Think of the booming keyboard instrument that gives old-time circuses their musical fanfare. 🎪
  36. 83. Sappho’s home — Answer: LESBOS. Hint: Think of the Greek island most famously linked with the ancient lyric poet Sappho. 🏝️
  37. 86. Former region of the Spanish Sahara — Answer: RIODEORO. Hint: This former Spanish Saharan territory was named for a river whose name means “golden river.” 🏜️
  38. 89. Maxim about the importance of liquidity — Answer: CASHISKING. Hint: This saying suggests that readily available money brings power and options. 💰
  39. 92. “Can’t decide!” — Answer: IMTORN. Hint: A phrase you might say when you’re stuck between two choices 🤔
  40. 93. Beer once advertised as being “for the winners” — Answer: MICHELOBLIGHT. Hint: Think of a light beer whose famous slogan associated it with champions. 🍺
  41. 96. Facile — Answer: PAT. Hint: Think of a three-letter adjective for something effortlessly easy—or perhaps too slick and rehearsed. 🙂
  42. 97. Beethoven symphony of 1804 — Answer: EROICA. Hint: This groundbreaking work is known as Beethoven’s “Heroic” symphony. 🎼
  43. 100. Family member — Answer: SON. Hint: A male child in relation to a parent 👨‍👦
  44. 101. Resort town north of Santa Fe — Answer: TAOS. Hint: This artsy New Mexico getaway is known for skiing, galleries, and adobe charm 🏔️
  45. 102. Palace guard, of a sort — Answer: MOAT. Hint: This watery barrier keeps unwanted visitors away from royal grounds. 🏰
  46. 105. Middle Eastern capital once called Philadelphia — Answer: AMMAN. Hint: Think of the Jordanian capital that was known as Philadelphia in antiquity. 🏛️
  47. 106. Bit of a shock? — Answer: VOLT. Hint: A unit of electrical potential that can really jolt you ⚡
  48. 109. Superhero with the catchphrase “Tra-la-laaaa!” (and a hint to the circled letters) — Answer: CAPTAINUNDERPANTS. Hint: Think of the goofy children’s-book superhero whose dramatic cry is “Tra-la-laaaa!” 🦸
  49. 116. Handle — Answer: DEALWITH. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to manage or cope with a situation. 🛠️
  50. 119. Hold in contempt — Answer: SCORN. Hint: To treat someone as beneath your respect is to do this. 😒
  51. 120. Pressing concern for astronauts? — Answer: GFORCE. Hint: Think about the force you feel when acceleration presses you into your seat. 🚀
  52. 122. Kooky — Answer: ODD. Hint: A playful way to describe something delightfully unusual 🤪
  53. 123. Frozen Four org. — Answer: NCAA. Hint: Think of the college sports organization that runs the Frozen Four 🏒
  54. 124. “Well, then I have to go” — Answer: OKBYE. Hint: A casual sign-off that accepts the situation before heading out. 👋
  55. 125. Financially solvent — Answer: AFLOAT. Hint: Doing well enough financially to keep your head above water. 💰
  56. 126. Since, slangily — Answer: CUZ. Hint: A casual shorthand for a word meaning “because.” 🙂
  57. 127. “Life of Pi” author Martel — Answer: YANN. Hint: You’re looking for this Canadian novelist’s first name, not his surname. ✍️
  58. 128. Figure (out) — Answer: SUSS. Hint: To figure something out is to give it a careful once-over and spot what’s really going on 🔎
  59. 129. If tripled, “you get the picture” — Answer: YADDA. Hint: This casual filler is often repeated three times to signal that the details are understood. 💡

Down

  1. 1. You might trip on it — Answer: LSD. Hint: This psychedelic substance is known for causing vivid hallucinations. 🌀
  2. 2. “That hurt!” — Answer: YEOW. Hint: A sharp cry you might let out after bumping your funny bone 😣
  3. 3. Progress slowly — Answer: INCH. Hint: Move forward little by little, taking tiny steps at a time 🐢
  4. 4. Brand named for a goddess — Answer: NIKE. Hint: Think of the athletic brand named after the Greek goddess of victory. 🏆
  5. 5. Ohioan who orbited Earth at age 40 and age 77 — Answer: GLENN. Hint: Think of the pioneering astronaut who made history by returning to orbit decades after his first mission 🚀
  6. 6. “See ya, dude!” — Answer: LATERBRO. Hint: A laid-back farewell addressed to a pal fits this phrase perfectly 👋
  7. 7. “There oughta be ___!” — Answer: ALAW. Hint: A frustrated cry for rules or justice fills this familiar phrase. ⚖️
  8. 8. Old newspaper photo section — Answer: ROTO. Hint: An old-fashioned newspaper might label its photographic pages with this abbreviation. 📰
  9. 9. Ukraine’s second-largest city — Answer: KHARKIV. Hint: Think of the major northeastern Ukrainian city known for its universities and industrial heritage. 🏙️
  10. 10. “___ Fideles” — Answer: ADESTE. Hint: It’s the Latin opening of “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” 🎶
  11. 11. Did a farrier’s job — Answer: RESHOD. Hint: What someone did when replacing a horse’s worn horseshoes 🐴
  12. 12. It may contain carne asada — Answer: TACO. Hint: This handheld Mexican favorite can be filled with grilled beef, salsa, and more 🌮
  13. 13. ___ Good Feelings (early 19th-century period) — Answer: ERAOF. Hint: This early-1800s stretch of U.S. history was known for unusual political harmony and optimism. 🇺🇸
  14. 14. Really irk — Answer: BUG. Hint: Think of what a pesky mosquito might do to you. 🦟
  15. 15. “For the People Who Serve” grp. — Answer: USO. Hint: This group supports American military service members and their families. 🎗️
  16. 16. Perfecta, for one — Answer: BET. Hint: It’s a wager on getting the outcome exactly right. 🎯
  17. 18. James in the Blues Hall of Fame — Answer: ETTA. Hint: Think of the powerhouse blues singer whose surname is also a royal first name. 🎶
  18. 20. Longtime “What’s My Line?” panelist Francis — Answer: ARLENE. Hint: Think of the elegant, sharp-witted woman who became a beloved fixture on this classic TV panel show. 📺
  19. 26. “Citizen Kane” studio — Answer: RKO. Hint: Think of the classic Hollywood company behind this groundbreaking newspaper-magnate film. 🎬
  20. 28. Classic shout-out — Answer: HIMOM. Hint: A playful greeting often yelled toward the camera during a big public moment 📣
  21. 29. Textile worker — Answer: DYER. Hint: This craftsperson gives fabric its colorful new look. 🎨
  22. 33. Surrealist Joan — Answer: MIRO. Hint: This Spanish artist transformed dreamlike shapes and bold colors into a distinctive Surrealist style. 🎨
  23. 34. Layered treat — Answer: OREO. Hint: This iconic cookie sandwiches a sweet cream filling between two chocolate wafers 🍪
  24. 35. Baryshnikov nickname — Answer: MISHA. Hint: Think of the famous ballet dancer’s familiar Russian nickname for Mikhail. 🩰
  25. 36. Starting squad — Answer: ATEAM. Hint: Picture the group selected to begin the game rather than wait on the bench. 🏁
  26. 37. Bolshevik foe — Answer: TSARIST. Hint: Think of someone loyal to the Russian emperor rather than the revolutionaries. 👑
  27. 38. Piece of cake — Answer: SNAP. Hint: When something is super easy, it can be as simple as this! 🍰
  28. 40. Paquin of “The Piano” — Answer: ANNA. Hint: Think of the child actress who won an Oscar for playing Flora in this haunting period drama 🎬
  29. 42. Words to the audience — Answer: ASIDE. Hint: A theatrical remark spoken directly to spectators, usually unheard by the other characters, fits the bill. 🎭
  30. 44. Invite — Answer: ASK. Hint: Request someone to join you or come along. 📩
  31. 46. Lennon’s love — Answer: ONO. Hint: Think of the artist who shared John Lennon’s life and inspired many of his songs. 🎵
  32. 47. Make (one’s way) — Answer: WEND. Hint: To do this is to travel or proceed through a place or situation. 🚶
  33. 48. “___ as the green-growing bud unfolds”: Longfellow — Answer: EEN. Hint: Look for a poetic contraction meaning “even,” often found in older verse. 📜
  34. 50. Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian — Answer: ALTAI. Hint: Think of a Central Asian mountain range whose Mongolian name translates to “gold mountain.” 🏔️
  35. 51. Aligned groups — Answer: BLOCS. Hint: Think of groups united by shared interests or goals. 🤝
  36. 53. Went astray — Answer: ERRED. Hint: Made a mistake or took the wrong path. 🧭
  37. 54. “Otello” composer — Answer: VERDI. Hint: Think of the Italian opera master who also wrote “La Traviata.” 🎼
  38. 57. One of two found in Georgia — Answer: SOFTG. Hint: In the state name, this consonant uses its gentler pronunciation rather than its usual hard one. 🗣️
  39. 58. Monongahela Natl. Forest location — Answer: WVA. Hint: Look to the Appalachian state famed for its rugged mountain landscapes. 🏔️
  40. 59. Common Market inits. — Answer: EEC. Hint: Think of the initials for the former European trade bloc known as the Common Market. 🌍
  41. 62. Political attack, of a sort — Answer: SMEAR. Hint: It’s a campaign tactic aimed at tarnishing an opponent’s reputation rather than debating their ideas. 🎯
  42. 63. Brunch cocktail — Answer: COSMO. Hint: Think pink, tart, and vodka-based, with a name that suggests worldly sophistication. 🍸
  43. 65. Nickname for Angel Stadium — Answer: THEBIGA. Hint: This Anaheim ballpark is affectionately known by a grand, larger-than-life nickname. ⚾
  44. 67. Bungle — Answer: MISDO. Hint: To do this is to handle something poorly or make a mistake. 😬
  45. 68. Out-and-out — Answer: UTTER. Hint: Think of a word meaning completely, with nothing held back. 💯
  46. 70. “Well, what have we here!” — Answer: OHO. Hint: Use this brief exclamation when you suddenly spot something unexpected. 👀
  47. 71. Neither go-with — Answer: NOR. Hint: This coordinating conjunction pairs with “neither” to introduce the second negative choice. 🔗
  48. 74. Sierra ____ — Answer: LEONE. Hint: Think of the West African country whose capital is Freetown. 🌍
  49. 76. Smooth-talking — Answer: GLIB. Hint: Charming and persuasive, but perhaps a little too polished. 😏
  50. 78. “Tiny Bubbles” singer — Answer: DONHO. Hint: Think of the Hawaiian crooner who made this bubbly tune famous. 🎶
  51. 79. Some Army NCOs — Answer: SSGTS. Hint: Think of Army enlisted leaders who hold a rank above sergeant and below sergeant first class. 🎖️
  52. 81. Rhine whine — Answer: ACH. Hint: Think of a brief German exclamation one might hear along the Rhine. 🇩🇪
  53. 82. Dornoch denials — Answer: NAES. Hint: These are Scottish refusals in the local dialect. 🏴
  54. 84. Night school subj. — Answer: ESL. Hint: A class for adults learning the local language after hours 📚
  55. 85. Revue segment — Answer: SKIT. Hint: Think of a short comedic performance in a stage revue. 🎭
  56. 86. Criticize harshly — Answer: RIP. Hint: Think of verbally tearing someone apart with especially sharp criticism. 😤
  57. 87. Mosque figure — Answer: IMAM. Hint: This religious leader guides prayers at a mosque. 🕌
  58. 88. Director Preminger — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Think of the first name of the filmmaker behind Laura and Anatomy of a Murder 🎬
  59. 90. Ljubljana residents — Answer: SLOVENES. Hint: People living in Slovenia’s capital share their name with the country’s citizens 🇸🇮
  60. 91. Pay tribute to — Answer: HONOR. Hint: Use this verb when you want to show someone deep respect. 🙌
  61. 93. “La Bohème” heroine — Answer: MIMI. Hint: This tragic opera heroine shares her name with a playful nickname. 🎭
  62. 94. “Just watch me!” — Answer: ICANSO. Hint: A confident declaration that you’re capable of pulling it off! 💪
  63. 95. They play across the border from the Kraken — Answer: CANUCKS. Hint: This Vancouver hockey team shares a Pacific Northwest rivalry with Seattle’s NHL club. 🏒
  64. 98. Wicker material — Answer: RATTAN. Hint: This sturdy vine-like material is commonly woven into baskets and furniture. 🧺
  65. 99. Fred Astaire, by birth — Answer: OMAHAN. Hint: Think of the Nebraska city where this elegant dancer first entered the world. 💃
  66. 103. Knee injury initials — Answer: ACL. Hint: These initials refer to a ligament often injured during sports. 🏃
  67. 104. Yellowish-brown — Answer: TAWNY. Hint: Think of the warm golden-brown shade often used to describe a lion’s coat 🦁
  68. 107. Nelly Korda’s org. — Answer: LPGA. Hint: This women’s professional golf organization is where the star golfer competes. ⛳
  69. 108. Chewy candy — Answer: TAFFY. Hint: This stretchy, pull-apart treat is a classic at seaside candy shops 🍬
  70. 110. Layout measure — Answer: PICA. Hint: In typography, this is a traditional unit for measuring lines of text and spacing. 📏
  71. 111. Chef Matsuhisa with a chain of namesake restaurants — Answer: NOBU. Hint: This celebrity chef lends his name to an upscale Japanese restaurant empire. 🍣
  72. 112. Prohibition backers — Answer: DRYS. Hint: These supporters wanted alcohol banned during the temperance era. 🚫
  73. 113. Mardi Gras city, familiarly — Answer: NOLA. Hint: Think of the lively Louisiana city famous for jazz, parades, and Mardi Gras beads. 🎭
  74. 114. Stomped (on) — Answer: TROD. Hint: Walked heavily over something with plenty of force 👣
  75. 115. Horse mackerel — Answer: SCAD. Hint: Think of a small schooling sea fish, despite the hoofed-sounding name. 🐟
  76. 116. Gooden of the Mets — Answer: DOC. Hint: This Mets pitching legend was famously known by a nickname shared with a medical professional. ⚾
  77. 117. NYU extension — Answer: EDU. Hint: This web address ending is commonly used by universities and other educational institutions. 🎓
  78. 118. Wood-shaping tool — Answer: ADZ. Hint: This hand tool carves and smooths timber with a blade set across its handle. 🪵
  79. 121. Athenian vowel — Answer: ETA. Hint: Think of the Greek alphabet and a vowel linked to ancient Athens. 🇬🇷

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The answer to “Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is ALTAI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 7, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 50-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.

“Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian” answer

ALTAI (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Range whose name means “gold mountain” in Mongolian”?

The answer is ALTAI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 7, 2026.

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5 letters: ALTAI.

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Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 7, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 50-Down.

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