Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 12
Across
- 4Him and ___HER
- 12Chimpanzee, for oneAPE
- 23Actress Ryder of "Beetlejuice"WINONA
- 35Electric guitar boostersAMPS
- 36Degree holder, for shortGRAD
- 39Perfect roll in bowlingSTRIKE
- 49Avocado's centerPIT
- 55Did some karaoke, saySANG
Down
- 3Sound reasoningLOGIC
- 4Fedora, for oneHAT
- 15Kid's soft-dart shooterNERF
- 22Starchy tuberYAM
- 24Quick dozeNAP
- 27Purse or tote, e.g.BAG
- 30Van Gogh's forteART
- 34Hair-holding gooGEL
- 40Peck or smooch, e.g.KISS
- 43Spend time in the tubSOAK
- 44Be a pain in the neckANNOY
- 48Cost of living?RENT
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Down with the flu — Answer: ILL. Hint: Feeling feverish and unwell describes this state. 🤒
- 4. Him and ___ — Answer: HER. Hint: Complete the familiar pronoun pairing that contrasts a male person with a female one. 👥
- 7. Pirate's guide to treasure — Answer: MAP. Hint: A buccaneer would use this chart to locate a hidden stash. 🏴☠️
- 10. Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse, for short — Answer: TOON. Hint: Think of a beloved animated character in a quick, informal shorthand. 🎬
- 12. Chimpanzee, for one — Answer: APE. Hint: A chimpanzee is a familiar example of this intelligent primate group 🐒
- 13. "Four score and seven years ___ ..." — Answer: AGO. Hint: Lincoln used this word to point back in time in the Gettysburg Address. 🕰️
- 14. Buenos Aires's country that is home to Lionel Messi — Answer: ARGENTINA. Hint: Think of the South American nation whose capital is Buenos Aires and whose football icon is Messi. ⚽
- 17. Superman's nemesis ___ Luthor — Answer: LEX. Hint: Think of the bald genius who constantly plots against the Man of Steel. 🦹
- 18. A ___ a dozen (very common) — Answer: DIME. Hint: This small coin completes a phrase meaning something is plentiful and ordinary. 🪙
- 19. Clapton who is the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards — Answer: ERIC. Hint: Think of the legendary guitarist nicknamed “Slowhand,” whose bluesy career earned 18 Grammys 🎸
- 21. ___ Matthews, witty, relatable middle child whose coming-of-age story drove "Boy Meets World" — Answer: CORY. Hint: Think of the lovable middle child at the heart of this nostalgic sitcom. 📺
- 23. Actress Ryder of "Beetlejuice" — Answer: WINONA. Hint: Think of the actress who played Lydia Deetz in the quirky ghost comedy 🎬
- 26. The ___ Four (nickname for the Beatles) — Answer: FAB. Hint: Think of a punchy word meaning wonderfully stylish in this famous Beatles nickname 🎶
- 28. Dressed (rhymes with "mad") — Answer: CLAD. Hint: Think of a concise synonym for dressed that rhymes with an irritated feeling. 👗
- 29. Walk back and forth in nervousness — Answer: PACE. Hint: Move repeatedly across a room when you’re feeling restless or worried. 😬
- 33. GQ or Cosmopolitan, for short — Answer: MAG. Hint: It’s a short-form term for a glossy publication like one found on a newsstand 📰
- 35. Electric guitar boosters — Answer: AMPS. Hint: These devices make an electric guitar’s sound louder and stronger 🎸
- 36. Degree holder, for short — Answer: GRAD. Hint: This person has completed college or university and earned a diploma 🎓
- 37. Alternative to a high school diploma: Abbr. — Answer: GED. Hint: This equivalency credential is often earned by passing a series of tests instead of finishing traditional high school. 🎓
- 39. Perfect roll in bowling — Answer: STRIKE. Hint: Knock down every pin with one perfectly aimed roll 🎳
- 42. ___ Simpson, brainy, socially conscious middle child who stands out from troublemaker Bart and baby Maggie on "The Simpsons" — Answer: LISA. Hint: This animated middle child is known for her saxophone, intelligence, and progressive outlook 🎷
- 45. Princess "in a galaxy far, far away" — Answer: LEIA. Hint: This brave royal helps lead the rebellion alongside a certain scruffy-looking nerf herder. 👑
- 46. Acronym for a submarine-detecting system — Answer: SONAR. Hint: This underwater detection technology uses sound waves to locate objects beneath the surface. 🌊
- 49. Avocado's center — Answer: PIT. Hint: The hard seed you remove before making guacamole is hiding here. 🥑
- 51. ___ Tanner, sassy middle child known for her catchphrase "How rude!" on "Full House" — Answer: STEPHANIE. Hint: Think of the Tanner sister whose trademark reaction was “How rude!” 📺
- 54. Fellow frat member, informally — Answer: BRO. Hint: Think of the laid-back nickname one fraternity member might use for another. 🤝
- 55. Did some karaoke, say — Answer: SANG. Hint: Provided the vocals for a song, perhaps with lyrics on a screen 🎤
- 56. Nu metal band from California with the album "Follow the Leader" — Answer: KORN. Hint: Picture the California nu-metal pioneers whose third studio album urged fans to “Follow the Leader.” 🤘
- 57. ___ Brady, often-overlooked middle child forever stuck in older sister Marcia's shadow on "The Brady Bunch" — Answer: JAN. Hint: Think of the Brady daughter who was always tired of being compared with Marcia. 👧
- 58. Steaming hot gossip, slangily — Answer: TEA. Hint: Think of the drink that slangily means juicy, piping-hot gossip ☕
- 59. "Not ___" ("Be patient") — Answer: YET. Hint: This tiny word says something hasn’t happened so far, so hang on! ⏳
Down
- 1. Call ___ day (finish up): 2 wds. — Answer: ITA. Hint: This phrase means deciding that the work is finished for now. 🛑
- 2. Title for Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" series — Answer: LORD. Hint: Think of the grand, ominous title his followers place before his name. 🪄
- 3. Sound reasoning — Answer: LOGIC. Hint: A clear, rational way to think things through 🧠
- 4. Fedora, for one — Answer: HAT. Hint: Think of something you might wear on your head to top off an outfit 🎩
- 5. Type of "Pen" used for severe allergies — Answer: EPI. Hint: Think of the emergency allergy injector used to counter a life-threatening reaction 💉
- 6. Extend, as a subscription — Answer: RENEW. Hint: Give your membership a little more time by doing this 🔄
- 7. Genius middle child who often vents about his chaotic family, on a sitcom where he is famously stuck "in the middle" — Answer: MALCOLM. Hint: This gifted middle sibling narrates the mayhem of his hilariously dysfunctional household in a beloved sitcom 🤓
- 8. Some say it's just a number — Answer: AGE. Hint: It’s what your birthday quietly keeps track of. 🎂
- 9. Chicken ___ (rash-causing disease) — Answer: POX. Hint: Think of the itchy, contagious childhood illness associated with a chicken-themed name. 🐔
- 11. "Finding ___," 2003 animated film about a fish — Answer: NEMO. Hint: This underwater adventure follows a young clownfish separated from his father. 🐠
- 15. Kid's soft-dart shooter — Answer: NERF. Hint: Think of the toy brand famous for foam darts and playful battles. 🎯
- 16. "Thank U, Next" singer Grande's nickname — Answer: ARI. Hint: This pop star is often affectionately called by a shortened form of her first name. 🎤
- 20. Ancient Machu Picchu resident — Answer: INCA. Hint: This member of a powerful Andean civilization once called the mountaintop citadel home. 🏔️
- 22. Starchy tuber — Answer: YAM. Hint: Think of a starchy underground vegetable often enjoyed mashed or roasted 🥔
- 24. Quick doze — Answer: NAP. Hint: A brief bit of shut-eye can recharge you quickly. 😴
- 25. Interruptions avoided with YouTube Premium, for short — Answer: ADS. Hint: Those pesky commercial breaks disappear with this paid upgrade. 📺
- 27. Purse or tote, e.g. — Answer: BAG. Hint: A handy carrier for your essentials, whether it has handles or a shoulder strap. 👜
- 29. Leaves in a book, briefly — Answer: PGS. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for the sheets that make up a book. 📖
- 30. Van Gogh's forte — Answer: ART. Hint: This famous painter was celebrated for his expressive work on canvas 🎨
- 31. ___ Banks, preppy middle child with a signature dance move on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" — Answer: CARLTON. Hint: Think of Will’s impeccably dressed cousin whose goofy dance became a sitcom classic 💃
- 32. Actress Falco of "The Sopranos" — Answer: EDIE. Hint: Think of the actress who played Carmela Soprano in the hit mob drama 🎬
- 34. Hair-holding goo — Answer: GEL. Hint: This styling product helps keep every strand firmly in place. 💇
- 38. Deep-___ pizza (food item invented in Chicago) — Answer: DISH. Hint: Think of the Chicago-style pizza with a tall crust and generous layers of toppings and cheese 🍕
- 40. Peck or smooch, e.g. — Answer: KISS. Hint: It’s a brief show of affection between sweethearts 💋
- 41. Patronize, as a restaurant: 2 wds. — Answer: EATAT. Hint: Choose to have your meal at a particular restaurant. 🍽️
- 43. Spend time in the tub — Answer: SOAK. Hint: Relax in warm water for a while, as you might after a long day 🛁
- 44. Be a pain in the neck — Answer: ANNOY. Hint: Irritate someone by being persistently bothersome. 😈
- 47. Suffix with "million" or "billion" — Answer: AIRE. Hint: Think of the ending that turns a huge-number word into a person with that much money. 💰
- 48. Cost of living? — Answer: RENT. Hint: It’s the monthly payment your home expects from you. 🏠
- 49. Lunchbox staple: Abbr. — Answer: PBJ. Hint: Think of the classic peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich in its compact lunchtime shorthand 🥪
- 50. Savings plan for one's golden years: Abbr. — Answer: IRA. Hint: A tax-advantaged account designed to help fund life after work. 🐷
- 52. Chemical suffix with "benz" or "methyl" — Answer: ENE. Hint: This chemistry ending appears in names such as benzene and methyl compounds. ⚗️
- 53. Byron Nelson Award organization: Abbr. — Answer: PGA. Hint: Look for the initials of the leading professional golf association that presents this award 🏌️
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