Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 15
Across
- 1Perform in playsACT
- 4Something to scratchITCH
- 18Toy building block brandLEGO
- 29Do laps in a pool, saySWIM
- 33Deserving a thumbs-upGOOD
- 35"And so on," brieflyETC
- 45Archaeological findRELIC
- 54What Adele does onstageSING
- 60Like a lemonSOUR
Down
- 2Crow's cryCAW
- 5Wiggly foot partTOE
- 8"The Wild Wild ___"WEST
- 26Icky, sticky stuffGOO
- 36Funnel-shaped windstormTORNADO
- 37Signaled on stageCUED
- 44Acquires, as profitREAPS
- 46Rancher's ropeLASSO
- 47Uses a shovel, sayDIGS
- 49Out on the oceanASEA
- 53Sun-kissed skin toneTAN
- 55Lithium-___ batteryION
- 56Bolt's partnerNUT
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Perform in plays — Answer: ACT. Hint: Take the stage and bring a character to life 🎭
- 4. Something to scratch — Answer: ITCH. Hint: A pesky skin sensation that begs for attention 🖐️
- 8. Happy dog's tail movement — Answer: WAG. Hint: Think of the cheerful motion a pup makes with its rear when greeting you 🐶
- 11. ___ Paulo, Brazil (anagram of "ASO") — Answer: SAO. Hint: Think of the bustling Brazilian metropolis whose name comes before Paulo. 🌆
- 12. Marco ___ (swimming pool game) — Answer: POLO. Hint: Think of the pool game where one player searches while calling out and listening for replies. 🏊
- 13. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" (classic horror movie) — Answer: ELM. Hint: Freddy Krueger haunts this tree-lined street in the classic horror film. 🔪
- 14. Big gulp, as from a flask — Answer: SWIG. Hint: Think of taking a hearty drink straight from a flask. 🥤
- 16. Disorderly pile (rhymes with "leap") — Answer: HEAP. Hint: A messy stack of things that could topple over with a nudge 🌀
- 17. Resort where you might wear a robe — Answer: SPA. Hint: Think of a relaxing retreat for massages, saunas, and peaceful pampering 🧖
- 18. Toy building block brand — Answer: LEGO. Hint: This colorful brick brand turns simple pieces into castles, cars, and countless creations 🧱
- 20. ___ MessagePad, Apple handheld device that originated the term "PDA" when it arrived in 1993, introducing early handwriting recognition tech — Answer: NEWTON. Hint: Think of Apple’s pioneering 1993 handheld that helped popularize the term PDA with handwriting recognition. ✍️
- 22. They're from Mars, in a metaphor — Answer: MEN. Hint: Think of the classic saying about how differently men and women communicate. 🚀
- 23. Cookie-selling youth organization (anagram of "sag"): Abbr. — Answer: GSA. Hint: Think of the youth group famous for its annual cookie sales, written as an abbreviation 🍪
- 24. A ___ in the machine (insignificant) — Answer: COG. Hint: Think of the small gear that helps a larger system keep turning. ⚙️
- 27. Word indicating a woman's maiden name — Answer: NEE. Hint: This tiny term appears in biographies to introduce the surname someone had before marriage. 📝
- 29. Do laps in a pool, say — Answer: SWIM. Hint: What you might do while practicing strokes at the local aquatic center 🏊
- 33. Deserving a thumbs-up — Answer: GOOD. Hint: A simple way to describe something worthy of praise 👍
- 35. "And so on," briefly — Answer: ETC. Hint: A compact way to say the list continues 📋
- 38. "___ a Barbie girl ...": 2 wds. — Answer: IMA. Hint: Complete the opening phrase of Aqua’s famous bubbly pop lyric. 🎶
- 39. Apple music player that famously promised to put "1,000 songs in your pocket" when it arrived in 2001, kicking off the digital music boom — Answer: IPOD. Hint: Think of Apple’s pocket-sized music player that made carrying a whole library feel revolutionary in the early 2000s. 🎵
- 40. Baseball Hall of Famer Gehrig — Answer: LOU. Hint: Think of the Yankees legend whose consecutive-games streak earned him a famous nickname. ⚾
- 41. Document-sending machine of old — Answer: FAX. Hint: This once-common office machine sent documents through telephone lines 📠
- 42. What a flat tire lacks — Answer: AIR. Hint: A puncture leaves this essential ingredient missing. 🛞
- 45. Archaeological find — Answer: RELIC. Hint: Think of an ancient object uncovered at a dig site. 🏺
- 47. Actor and wrestler ___ "The Rock" Johnson — Answer: DWAYNE. Hint: Think of the first name of this charismatic wrestler-turned-blockbuster star. 🤼
- 50. Confidentiality contract: Abbr. — Answer: NDA. Hint: This short agreement legally keeps shared information under wraps 🤫
- 51. Software that Apple devices like 4d run on: Abbr. — Answer: IOS. Hint: Apple’s mobile operating system, in abbreviated form, powers iPhones and iPads 📱
- 52. Type of "mining" done in Silicon Valley, maybe — Answer: DATA. Hint: Think of extracting valuable information rather than digging through rock. ⛏️
- 54. What Adele does onstage — Answer: SING. Hint: Think about what this powerhouse vocalist does with her voice during a concert 🎤
- 58. Higher education test: Abbr. — Answer: GRE. Hint: This graduate-school admissions exam is commonly known by its initials 🎓
- 59. Apple tablet that became an instant bestseller when it arrived in 2010, popularizing tablets for video playback and reading on the go — Answer: IPAD. Hint: This sleek Apple touchscreen slate helped make portable movies and e-books mainstream. 🍎
- 60. Like a lemon — Answer: SOUR. Hint: Think of the puckery taste you get from biting into a lemon 🍋
- 61. Jamaican music genre that preceded reggae — Answer: SKA. Hint: Think of Jamaica’s lively, brass-filled sound that paved the way for reggae. 🎺
- 62. "This comes ___ surprise": 2 wds. — Answer: ASNO. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase meaning that nothing about this is unexpected. 😲
- 63. "I'm ___ you" ("I know what you're doing") — Answer: ONTO. Hint: This phrase tells someone you’ve figured out their sneaky plan. 😉
Down
- 1. Another word for "donkey" — Answer: ASS. Hint: This sturdy pack animal has a short, cheeky nickname. 🫏
- 2. Crow's cry — Answer: CAW. Hint: It’s the sharp, familiar call of a black-feathered bird. 🐦
- 3. Labor relentlessly (rhymes with "soil") — Answer: TOIL. Hint: It means working very hard, often with a sense of strain or repetition. 💪
- 4. Apple mobile device that introduced a revolutionary multi-touch screen when it arrived in 2007, pioneering the modern touchscreen era — Answer: IPHONE. Hint: Think of Apple’s pocket-sized 2007 device that turned finger gestures into a daily habit 📱
- 5. Wiggly foot part — Answer: TOE. Hint: Give this little foot digit a wiggle to find it. 🦶
- 6. Sound made by a bell or gong — Answer: CLANG. Hint: Think of a loud, metallic ringing noise from struck metal 🔔
- 7. "Don't get your ___ up" (realist's advice, perhaps) — Answer: HOPES. Hint: A cautious realist might advise you not to expect too much. 🙂
- 8. "The Wild Wild ___" — Answer: WEST. Hint: Think of the classic TV title set in the untamed American frontier 🤠
- 9. Canned dog food brand (anagram of "opal") — Answer: ALPO. Hint: This familiar pet-food label may be waiting in your pup’s bowl. 🐶
- 10. FBI agent, informally: Hyph. — Answer: GMAN. Hint: Think of the casual, hyphenated nickname for a federal investigator. 🕵️
- 15. Ruby or emerald, e.g. — Answer: GEM. Hint: Think of a sparkling precious stone prized for its beauty and rarity. 💎
- 19. ___-Z (demographic after millennials) — Answer: GEN. Hint: It labels the generation that grew up with smartphones and follows millennials. 📱
- 21. "Phew, that ___ a close call!" — Answer: WAS. Hint: Choose the past-tense verb that completes this relieved exclamation about a near miss. 😮💨
- 24. Technology used in Marvel movies: Abbr. — Answer: CGI. Hint: The digital visual-effects magic that brings superheroes and fantastical worlds to life on screen 🎬
- 25. Alley-___ (basketball play) — Answer: OOP. Hint: This basketball move often leads to a crowd-pleasing finish! 🏀
- 26. Icky, sticky stuff — Answer: GOO. Hint: Think of the messy, tacky substance that might cling to your fingers. 🫠
- 28. Long fish that can be electric or spiny — Answer: EEL. Hint: Think of a slippery swimmer that may deliver a jolt or sport sharp spines. ⚡
- 30. Internet connection that's often password-protected: Hyph. — Answer: WIFI. Hint: Think of the wireless network your devices join at home or in cafés 📶
- 31. ___ G3, Apple desktop computer that featured a colorful, translucent design when it arrived in 1998, transforming home PCs — Answer: IMAC. Hint: Think of Apple’s famously colorful, translucent desktop that helped redefine home computing in 1998. 🖥️
- 32. Highest setting on an AC, for short — Answer: MAX. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for the greatest possible level on your air conditioner. ❄️
- 34. WWII turning point: Hyph. — Answer: DDAY. Hint: Think of the famous June 1944 Allied beach invasion that marked a major shift in the war. 🪖
- 36. Funnel-shaped windstorm — Answer: TORNADO. Hint: A powerful spinning column of air that can sweep across the ground 🌪️
- 37. Signaled on stage — Answer: CUED. Hint: A stage manager might have done this to let a performer know it was their moment. 🎭
- 43. World's most populous country — Answer: INDIA. Hint: Think of the South Asian nation known for its vast population and vibrant diversity. 🌏
- 44. Acquires, as profit — Answer: REAPS. Hint: Gathers the rewards earned from an investment or effort 🌾
- 46. Rancher's rope — Answer: LASSO. Hint: A cowboy might swing this loop overhead to catch a runaway calf 🤠
- 47. Uses a shovel, say — Answer: DIGS. Hint: What someone does when moving soil with a spade
- 48. "All ___ and no play ..." — Answer: WORK. Hint: The saying contrasts this with play, describing what keeps you busy and productive. 💼
- 49. Out on the ocean — Answer: ASEA. Hint: Sailors might describe themselves this way when they’re far from land. 🌊
- 53. Sun-kissed skin tone — Answer: TAN. Hint: Think of the warm, golden shade skin may develop after time in the sunshine. ☀️
- 55. Lithium-___ battery — Answer: ION. Hint: This rechargeable battery relies on charged particles moving between its electrodes. 🔋
- 56. Bolt's partner — Answer: NUT. Hint: Think of the small hardware piece that screws onto a threaded fastener. 🔩
- 57. Miracle-___ (lawn application) — Answer: GRO. Hint: This lawn booster is the familiar plant-food brand associated with helping greenery flourish. 🌱
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