Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 11
Across
- 10Feline greetingMEOW
- 14___ club (musical group)GLEE
- 26Moody rock subgenreEMO
- 28Leave out, as a detailOMIT
- 34What Pixar artists doANIMATE
- 39Yang's counterpartYIN
- 52Box-office bombFLOP
- 59Pigs' digsSTY
Down
- 3Female deerDOE
- 4___ and tonicGIN
- 5Venue for vowsALTAR
- 11Sobbed loudlyWEPT
- 20Smallest unit of matterATOM
- 35Old-fashioned "Cool!"NEATO
- 41LaughfestsRIOTS
- 42Fashionably old-fashionedRETRO
- 44No longer a G-man: Hyph.EXFBI
- 45Barbed commentsJABS
- 47Far from fewMANY
- 51Paycheck deductionTAX
- 53Vegas opener?LAS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Like the numbers 1, 3, or 5 — Answer: ODD. Hint: These numbers don’t divide evenly by two. 🔢
- 4. Gift of the ___ (anagram of "bag") — Answer: GAB. Hint: Think of the talent for charming, effortless conversation. 🗣️
- 7. Cul-de-___ (dead end) — Answer: SAC. Hint: This French phrase names a dead-end street. 🛑
- 10. Feline greeting — Answer: MEOW. Hint: What a kitty might say when it spots you 🐱
- 12. Grain storage structure (anagram of "oils") — Answer: SILO. Hint: Think of a tall farm structure where harvested grain is stored safely. 🌾
- 13. "One Battle After Another" actor DiCaprio, fondly — Answer: LEO. Hint: Think of the Oscar-winning star whose first name is also the zodiac sign for the lion 🦁
- 14. ___ club (musical group) — Answer: GLEE. Hint: This musical group shares its name with a TV show about a high-school choir. 🎶
- 15. Prefix usually found before "biotic" or "virus" — Answer: ANTI. Hint: This prefix signals opposition, as in something that fights germs or counters a threat. 🛡️
- 16. An ___ and a leg (very high cost) — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think of the body part paired with “a leg” to describe something outrageously expensive. 💸
- 17. Pen ___ (letter-writing friend) — Answer: PAL. Hint: Think of the friendly companion you correspond with through letters. ✉️
- 19. Texas Revolution battle site where Davy Crockett fell — Answer: ALAMO. Hint: Think of the famed San Antonio mission remembered for its last stand. 🏰
- 21. Mickey ___, Yankees slugger who inspired the "tape-measure" shot, and joined the 500-home run club in 1967 — Answer: MANTLE. Hint: Think of the Yankees legend whose mammoth blasts made measuring tape seem necessary. ⚾
- 24. Letters between "Q" and "U," in the alphabet — Answer: RST. Hint: Look for the brief alphabetic stretch nestled between two familiar neighbors. 🔤
- 25. "Toto, ___ a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" — Answer: IVE. Hint: Dorothy realizes their journey has taken them far from home. 🌪️
- 26. Moody rock subgenre — Answer: EMO. Hint: A heartfelt rock style known for introspective lyrics and dramatic feelings could be the one. 🎸
- 28. Leave out, as a detail — Answer: OMIT. Hint: Skip mentioning that small detail in your summary. 📝
- 32. Dr. Seuss character who "speaks for the trees" — Answer: LORAX. Hint: This eco-minded Seuss hero stands up for forests and their leafy inhabitants. 🌳
- 34. What Pixar artists do — Answer: ANIMATE. Hint: They bring drawings and characters to life on screen. 🎬
- 37. Tie the ___ (get married) — Answer: KNOT. Hint: This phrase means joining two lives together in marriage. 💍
- 38. ___ Griffey Jr., Mariners outfielder who joined the 500-home run club on Father's Day in 2004 with his dad watching from the stands — Answer: KEN. Hint: His first name is also the name of Barbie’s famously coiffed companion. ⚾
- 39. Yang's counterpart — Answer: YIN. Hint: In this philosophical pairing, look for the complementary force to the bright, active principle. ☯️
- 40. "To ___ is human; to forgive, divine" — Answer: ERR. Hint: This tiny verb completes the famous saying about human fallibility and divine forgiveness. 🤔
- 43. "Don't make ___!" ("Don't dirty up the place!"): 2 wds. — Answer: AMESS. Hint: A playful warning not to leave the place untidy 🧹
- 45. ___ Foxx, Phillies first baseman who joined the 500-home run club in 1940, becoming the second player in history to reach the milestone — Answer: JIMMIE. Hint: Think of the slugger’s nickname-style first name rather than his surname. ⚾
- 48. ___-Mex (Taco Bell cuisine) — Answer: TEX. Hint: Think of the flavorful fusion of Texas flair and Mexican cuisine. 🌮
- 49. "Ballerina" star ___ de Armas — Answer: ANA. Hint: Think of the Cuban actress starring in the action film “Ballerina” 🎬
- 50. Germany's ___ von Bismarck — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Think of the famous Prussian statesman who helped unify Germany. 🏛️
- 52. Box-office bomb — Answer: FLOP. Hint: A film that fails to attract audiences is this kind of dud. 🎬
- 56. Recycle ___ (desktop feature) — Answer: BIN. Hint: It’s the desktop’s temporary holding place for files you’ve deleted. 🗑️
- 57. ___ da (Vietnamese iced tea) — Answer: TRA. Hint: Think of the Vietnamese word for tea, served refreshingly over ice. 🧊
- 58. ___ Ruth, Yankees outfielder and baseball legend who became the first member of the 500-home run club, reaching the milestone in 1929 — Answer: BABE. Hint: This legendary slugger was known by a playful nickname often given to a baby. ⚾
- 59. Pigs' digs — Answer: STY. Hint: Where you might find some oinking companions enjoying a little mud! 🐖
- 60. Chicago White ___ (MLB team) — Answer: SOX. Hint: This Chicago baseball team plays on the city’s South Side. ⚾
- 61. "This round ___ me": 2 wds. — Answer: ISON. Hint: A generous speaker is offering to pay for everyone’s drinks this time. 🍻
Down
- 1. "Holy cow!" in a text: Abbr. — Answer: OMG. Hint: A three-letter texting reaction to sudden amazement or disbelief. 😲
- 2. "Summertime Sadness" singer Lana ___ Rey — Answer: DEL. Hint: Complete the singer’s stage name with the familiar Spanish contraction meaning “of the.” 🎤
- 3. Female deer — Answer: DOE. Hint: Think of the gentle woodland animal often paired with a buck 🦌
- 4. ___ and tonic — Answer: GIN. Hint: This spirit is often paired with bubbles for a refreshing drink! 🍸
- 5. Venue for vows — Answer: ALTAR. Hint: Look for the sacred spot where a wedding ceremony traditionally takes place 💍
- 6. Prepares water to make tea — Answer: BOILS. Hint: Heats the water until it bubbles before steeping the leaves. ☕
- 7. ___ dunk (impressive NBA move) — Answer: SLAM. Hint: Picture a powerful finish where the player throws the ball down through the hoop 🏀
- 8. Aviation-related prefix with "plane" or "dynamic" — Answer: AERO. Hint: Think of the prefix that evokes air and flight in words like “plane” and “dynamic.” ✈️
- 9. "Dot" follower in a web address, often — Answer: COM. Hint: This familiar web-domain suffix often follows the dot in a business or organization’s website address. 🌐
- 11. Sobbed loudly — Answer: WEPT. Hint: Cried noisily, as though heartbreak had found a megaphone 😭
- 12. Massachusetts town known for historic witch trials — Answer: SALEM. Hint: Think of the Massachusetts town forever associated with the infamous 17th-century witch trials. 🧙
- 18. ___ Rodriguez, Yankees slugger who joined the 500-home run club in 2007, becoming the youngest player to ever reach the milestone — Answer: ALEX. Hint: Think of the Yankees slugger whose first name is shared with a famous ancient conqueror. ⚾
- 20. Smallest unit of matter — Answer: ATOM. Hint: Think of the tiniest building block that makes up everything around us. ⚛️
- 21. What turns an espresso into a latte — Answer: MILK. Hint: Think of the creamy addition that softens a strong coffee’s flavor. 🥛
- 22. Bard of ___ (Shakespeare's title) — Answer: AVON. Hint: Think of the river associated with Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford. 🌊
- 23. Fiddle-playing Roman emperor, according to legend — Answer: NERO. Hint: Think of the notorious ruler supposedly playing music while Rome burned. 🎻
- 27. Mighty tree with acorns — Answer: OAK. Hint: Think of the sturdy woodland giant whose nuts feed squirrels. 🌳
- 29. Willie ___, Giants outfielder who joined the 500-home run club in 1965, reaching the milestone during the best home run season of his career — Answer: MAYS. Hint: Think of the Giants legend whose sweet swing carried him into baseball’s 500-home-run club in 1965. ⚾
- 30. Reply to "That so?": 2 wds. — Answer: ITIS. Hint: A brief, slightly skeptical comeback that confirms the statement in two words. 😏
- 31. What "X" meant to 23d — Answer: TEN. Hint: Identify the value traditionally represented by the quoted Roman numeral. 🏛️
- 33. "Up and ___!" ("Rise and shine!"): 2 wds. — Answer: ATEM. Hint: Get moving, sleepyhead—time to leave bed and greet the day! ☀️
- 35. Old-fashioned "Cool!" — Answer: NEATO. Hint: Think of a retro slang expression for saying something is impressively cool. 😎
- 36. "You've Got a Friend ___" (Randy Newman song from "Toy Story"): 2 wds. — Answer: INME. Hint: Complete the title with a promise that a true friend can always be found within the singer. 🤝
- 41. Laughfests — Answer: RIOTS. Hint: Think of wildly entertaining happenings that leave everyone in stitches. 😂
- 42. Fashionably old-fashioned — Answer: RETRO. Hint: Think of a style that brings yesterday’s trends back into vogue. 🕰️
- 44. No longer a G-man: Hyph. — Answer: EXFBI. Hint: Think of a former federal investigator, written as a hyphenated phrase. 🕵️
- 45. Barbed comments — Answer: JABS. Hint: Sharp remarks meant to sting can feel like little pokes. 🗯️
- 46. ___ for the long haul: 2 wds. — Answer: INIT. Hint: This phrase means you’re committed to sticking around for the whole journey. 🚚
- 47. Far from few — Answer: MANY. Hint: Think of a quantity that suggests a sizable crowd rather than a small handful. 👥
- 51. Paycheck deduction — Answer: TAX. Hint: This amount is taken from your earnings before they reach your bank account. 💸
- 53. Vegas opener? — Answer: LAS. Hint: It’s the familiar opening of Nevada’s famous gambling city. 🎰
- 54. "That price is negotiable," in ads: Abbr. — Answer: OBO. Hint: Look for the ad abbreviation that signals the seller may accept a different price. 🤝
- 55. Writer's sharpest tool — Answer: PEN. Hint: A writer’s trusty instrument for putting thoughts on paper does the trick. ✍️
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