Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 17
Across
- 1Cat or dog, e.g.PET
- 7Trim the lawnMOW
- 10Fireplace residueASH
- 12___ fide (genuine)BONA
- 16Wartime friendALLY
- 24"That was close!"PHEW
- 46Horse rider's strapREIN
- 50Read a barcode, saySCAN
- 51Darn things?SEW
- 52Butter for the skinSHEA
- 54Newswoman CurryANN
Down
- 5The "L" in SNLLIVE
- 7Beauty markMOLE
- 8ExclusivelyONLY
- 25Sewn edge of a skirtHEM
- 30Enclosed bed for a babyCRIB
- 35Sheryl Crow's "All I ___ Do"WANNA
- 41Adam and Eve's gardenEDEN
- 42The talk of the ___TOWN
- 44___ and aahOOH
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Cat or dog, e.g. — Answer: PET. Hint: Think of the affectionate category that includes both household companions and beloved furry friends. 🐾
- 4. Swiss mountaineer's climb — Answer: ALP. Hint: Think of the rugged European mountain range a Swiss climber might tackle 🏔️
- 7. Trim the lawn — Answer: MOW. Hint: Use a mower to tackle this yard chore 🌱
- 10. Fireplace residue — Answer: ASH. Hint: It’s what remains after the logs have burned down. 🔥
- 11. ___ de Janeiro, Grand Carnival site — Answer: RIO. Hint: Think of the Brazilian city famous for beaches, samba, and its spectacular annual celebration. 🎉
- 12. ___ fide (genuine) — Answer: BONA. Hint: This Latin phrase describes something that is genuinely authentic. 🧐
- 13. EMT's lifesaving procedure: Abbr. — Answer: CPR. Hint: This emergency technique uses chest compressions and rescue breaths to restore circulation. 🫀
- 14. Award-winning NBA athletes: Abbr. — Answer: MVPS. Hint: These basketball stars have earned the league’s top individual honor—look for the abbreviated plural. 🏀
- 16. Wartime friend — Answer: ALLY. Hint: Think of someone who stands beside you during a conflict. 🤝
- 17. Slushy drink that might cause brain freeze — Answer: ICEE. Hint: Think of a colorful frozen convenience-store drink best enjoyed through a straw. 🥤
- 19. "___ Road," Beatles album with an iconic cover that features the four band members using a zebra crosswalk in London — Answer: ABBEY. Hint: Think of the Beatles album named for the London street outside their famous recording studio. 🎶
- 21. Chunk of dirt (anagram of "cold") — Answer: CLOD. Hint: A small lump of earth you might turn over with a spade. 🪨
- 22. Cage-fighting sport similar to boxing: Abbr. — Answer: MMA. Hint: Think of the combat sport that blends boxing with wrestling and other fighting techniques. 🥊
- 23. Event attended by Cinderella — Answer: BALL. Hint: Think of the grand dance where the fairy-tale heroine loses a glass slipper 👠
- 24. "That was close!" — Answer: PHEW. Hint: A relieved exclamation after narrowly avoiding trouble 😅
- 26. "___ were in your shoes ..." (advice opener): 2 wds. — Answer: IFI. Hint: This advice opener imagines the speaker facing the same situation as you. 👟
- 29. Suffix following "tact" or "project" — Answer: ILE. Hint: Think of the shared ending that makes “tact” sensory and “project” something that can be launched. 🧩
- 30. "Bee" follower, phonetically — Answer: CEE. Hint: Think about how the next letter in the alphabet is pronounced aloud. 🔤
- 31. Punk musician ___ Vicious — Answer: SID. Hint: Think of the famously unruly bassist associated with the Sex Pistols and punk’s rebellious spirit. 🎸
- 32. Steven Spielberg's role on the "Jurassic Park" set, for short — Answer: DIR. Hint: Think of the behind-the-scenes job held by the filmmaker calling the shots, abbreviated. 🎬
- 33. Engine speed measure in a car: Abbr. — Answer: RPM. Hint: A dashboard gauge uses this abbreviation to show how fast the engine is turning. 🚗
- 34. "The ___ Side of the Moon," Pink Floyd album with an iconic cover that features a prism refracting a beam of light into a partial rainbow — Answer: DARK. Hint: Think of the side where sunlight never reaches, as in Pink Floyd’s famous title. 🌑
- 35. Reddi-___ (dessert topping) — Answer: WIP. Hint: Think of the fluffy dessert topping that comes ready to spray from a can. 🍰
- 36. Pollution control group: Abbr. — Answer: EPA. Hint: This U.S. agency works to protect the environment and curb pollution. 🌿
- 38. "Honest ___," Lincoln's nickname — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of Lincoln’s famously trustworthy nickname, a warm shorthand for his first name. 🤔
- 39. "The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol — Answer: VELVET. Hint: Think of the soft fabric that completes this famous band’s name. 🎸
- 43. Student ___ (tuition fee aid) — Answer: LOAN. Hint: It’s borrowed money that helps cover school costs and is repaid later. 💸
- 46. Horse rider's strap — Answer: REIN. Hint: This piece of tack lets a rider guide and control the horse. 🐴
- 48. Vow renewal vow: 2 wds. — Answer: IDO. Hint: It’s the classic two-word promise a couple might repeat when reaffirming their marriage. 💍
- 49. "___ in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen album with an iconic cover that features the singer in classic blue jeans facing the American flag — Answer: BORN. Hint: Think of the phrase describing someone arriving into existence, as in Bruce Springsteen’s famous album title 🇺🇸
- 50. Read a barcode, say — Answer: SCAN. Hint: Use a phone or scanner to capture the code and retrieve its information 📱
- 51. Darn things? — Answer: SEW. Hint: Think of how you might repair a hole in a sock. 🧦
- 52. Butter for the skin — Answer: SHEA. Hint: This rich natural moisturizer is a favorite ingredient in creams and body butters. 🧴
- 53. Number on the back of a dime — Answer: ONE. Hint: Look for the denomination spelled out on the coin’s reverse side. 🪙
- 54. Newswoman Curry — Answer: ANN. Hint: Think of the first name of the journalist who anchored Today and reported from war zones. 📰
Down
- 1. ___-Man (vintage arcade game) — Answer: PAC. Hint: This classic maze chase game features a yellow character gobbling dots and dodging ghosts. 🕹️
- 2. Psychic's ability: Abbr. — Answer: ESP. Hint: This abbreviated psychic power lets someone sense what ordinary senses cannot 🔮
- 3. Michael Jackson album with an iconic cover that features him clad in a sleek, open-collared white suit while reclining — Answer: THRILLER. Hint: Think of the blockbuster 1982 release that helped make the King of Pop a global phenomenon 🎶
- 4. Eight-___ (octopus descriptor) — Answer: ARMED. Hint: An octopus is often described by the number of limbs it has. 🐙
- 5. The "L" in SNL — Answer: LIVE. Hint: It describes a broadcast happening in real time, with no retakes 🎬
- 6. Balloon-bursting sound — Answer: POP. Hint: Think of the quick sound a balloon makes when it suddenly bursts! 🎈
- 7. Beauty mark — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This little spot can add character to someone’s face. ✨
- 8. Exclusively — Answer: ONLY. Hint: It means “and no one or nothing else.” 🔒
- 9. "Where there's a will, there's a ___" — Answer: WAY. Hint: Determination can help you find a path forward. 🛤️
- 12. "___ O'Riley," song by The Who — Answer: BABA. Hint: Think of The Who’s iconic anthem with a chant-like title and a memorable synthesizer intro 🎵
- 15. Different sides of the ___ coin — Answer: SAME. Hint: Look for a word meaning identical or alike. 🪙
- 18. KFC founder's rank, for short — Answer: COL. Hint: Think of the abbreviated honorific used by the famous fried-chicken founder. 🍗
- 20. German luxury carmaker: Abbr. — Answer: BMW. Hint: This German luxury automaker is commonly known by a three-letter abbreviation 🚗
- 21. Silicon Valley's state, for short — Answer: CALI. Hint: Think of the abbreviated West Coast state home to the famous tech hub. 🌴
- 23. Offer a price, at an auction — Answer: BID. Hint: Name the amount you’re willing to pay when competing for an auction item. 🔨
- 24. "Sgt. ___ Lonely Hearts Club Band," Beatles album with an iconic cover that features the band amid a collage of over 50 historical figures — Answer: PEPPERS. Hint: Think of the Beatles’ famously colorful concept album named for a fictional military-style band 🎶
- 25. Sewn edge of a skirt — Answer: HEM. Hint: The neat folded border that keeps the fabric from fraying is this. 🧵
- 26. "This ___ surprise!": 2 wds. — Answer: ISA. Hint: Complete the exclamation with the two everyday words that grammatically follow “This” before “surprise.” 😲
- 27. Christmas tree, often — Answer: FIR. Hint: Think of the classic evergreen brought indoors and decorated for the holidays. 🎄
- 28. "No clue" in textspeak: Abbr. — Answer: IDK. Hint: A casual textspeak abbreviation for admitting you’re unsure. 🤷
- 30. Enclosed bed for a baby — Answer: CRIB. Hint: A cozy little sleeping space designed especially for an infant 🍼
- 34. Lentil dish at an Indian restaurant — Answer: DAL. Hint: This hearty Indian staple is made from cooked legumes and often served with rice. 🍛
- 35. Sheryl Crow's "All I ___ Do" — Answer: WANNA. Hint: A casual way to say “want to” completes this song title. 🎶
- 36. Bottled water brand from France — Answer: EVIAN. Hint: Think of a famous French spring-water brand often seen in a glass bottle. 💧
- 37. ___ alla vodka (pasta recipe) — Answer: PENNE. Hint: This tube-shaped pasta is a classic match for creamy tomato-and-vodka sauce 🍝
- 40. Traveler's passport stamp — Answer: VISA. Hint: It’s the official entry mark that lets you cross a foreign border 🛂
- 41. Adam and Eve's garden — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the paradise where the Bible’s first couple lived 🌿
- 42. The talk of the ___ — Answer: TOWN. Hint: Think of the place whose buzz makes someone the center of local gossip 🗣️
- 43. Flour bag units, for short — Answer: LBS. Hint: Think of the common abbreviation for the weight printed on a flour sack. ⚖️
- 44. ___ and aah — Answer: OOH. Hint: React with this delighted sound when something impresses you. 😮
- 45. Queen's "We ___ the Champions" — Answer: ARE. Hint: Fill in the familiar verb that completes this triumphant Queen lyric. 🎶
- 47. Environment-friendly prefix — Answer: ECO. Hint: This prefix signals that something is designed with nature and sustainability in mind. 🌿
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