Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 18
Across
- 5Bill at a barTAB
- 8Kill, as a dragonSLAY
- 14Flat ___ (car problem)TIRE
- 17Picnic-raiding bugsANTS
- 28Saucepan coverLID
- 31Take home the trophyWIN
- 32Letter after "emm"ENN
- 35___ up (exasperated)FED
- 38Hawkeyes' home stateIOWA
- 42Settle into a chairSIT
- 52A foot has five of themTOES
- 54Cutting-edge tool?SAW
- 55"Tie up loose ___"ENDS
Down
- 8Performer's platformSTAGE
- 11What a nod meansYES
- 20Pub order, oftenALE
- 23Mojito-garnishing herbMINT
- 30Desert moundDUNE
- 32"Wee" backwardsEEW
- 37Real ___ (property)ESTATE
- 40Office note, brieflyMEMO
- 41Little devilsIMPS
- 42Gush like a volcanoSPEW
- 47"___ appetit!"BON
- 49Horse's cousinASS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Facebook founder Zuckerberg — Answer: MARK. Hint: Think of the founder’s first name, which is also something you might make with a pen. ✍️
- 5. Bill at a bar — Answer: TAB. Hint: It’s the running amount you owe for your drinks at the pub. 🍻
- 8. Kill, as a dragon — Answer: SLAY. Hint: Think of the classic fantasy verb for defeating a fire-breathing beast. 🐉
- 12. Where China and India are located — Answer: ASIA. Hint: Think of the vast continent that includes both China and India 🌏
- 13. ___ tear (common sports injury): Abbr. — Answer: ACL. Hint: Think of the knee ligament often injured during sudden pivots on the field 🏃
- 14. Flat ___ (car problem) — Answer: TIRE. Hint: A common roadside nuisance that leaves your vehicle sitting low and needing air 🚗
- 15. Hammer-wielding Norse god featured in the "Avengers" movies — Answer: THOR. Hint: Think of the thunderous Marvel hero whose enchanted weapon always returns to him. ⚡
- 16. "___ It Go," Elsa's song from "Frozen" — Answer: LET. Hint: Complete the title of Elsa’s famous anthem about releasing her powers. ❄️
- 17. Picnic-raiding bugs — Answer: ANTS. Hint: These tiny six-legged guests may arrive uninvited when crumbs are left on the blanket 🐜
- 18. Exit key on a keyboard — Answer: ESC. Hint: It’s the key you press to back out of a menu or cancel an action. ⌨️
- 20. ___ like fine wine (gracefully grow old) — Answer: AGE. Hint: Think of what fine wine does over the years—improves with time. 🍷
- 21. LeBron ___, NBA superstar who appeared as himself in "Trainwreck," playing the loyal, penny-pinching best friend to Bill Hader's character — Answer: JAMES. Hint: Think of the Lakers legend whose surname is also the first name of a famous fictional spy. 🏀
- 24. Part played in a movie (often "himself," for a famous person making a cameo) — Answer: ROLE. Hint: What an actor—or a celebrity cameo—takes on in a film 🎬
- 26. "Once upon ___ ..." (classic story starter): 2 wds. — Answer: ATIME. Hint: Think of the familiar opening that sets a tale in the distant past. 📖
- 27. "Thanks, I ___ you one!" — Answer: OWE. Hint: A grateful promise to repay a favor uses this tiny verb. 😊
- 28. Saucepan cover — Answer: LID. Hint: It keeps steam in and splatters out while your dinner simmers 🍳
- 31. Take home the trophy — Answer: WIN. Hint: Claim victory in the competition like a champion 🏆
- 32. Letter after "emm" — Answer: ENN. Hint: Think of the alphabet’s next letter after the one that begins “moon.” 🔤
- 33. Alternative to "com" in university URLs — Answer: EDU. Hint: This domain suffix is commonly used by colleges and universities online. 🎓
- 34. Location for a movie scene — Answer: SET. Hint: It’s where the cameras roll and the action unfolds 🎬
- 35. ___ up (exasperated) — Answer: FED. Hint: Think of the short phrase you might say when you’ve had enough and are utterly frustrated. 😤
- 36. ___ Garnett, NBA legend who appeared as himself in "Uncut Gems," trying to buy a rare opal from Adam Sandler's jeweler character — Answer: KEVIN. Hint: Think of the NBA star whose first name matches the kid hero from Home Alone 🏀
- 38. Hawkeyes' home state — Answer: IOWA. Hint: Think of the Midwestern state known for cornfields and friendly college sports fans 🌽
- 39. "All jokes ___ ..." ("On a serious note ...") — Answer: ASIDE. Hint: This phrase signals a shift from playful banter to a more serious point. 😄
- 40. ___ Patton, lead singer of the band Faith No More — Answer: MIKE. Hint: Think of the familiar first name of Faith No More’s charismatic frontman 🎤
- 42. Settle into a chair — Answer: SIT. Hint: What you do when your legs need a break 🪑
- 43. Game before the final, for short — Answer: SEMI. Hint: It’s the penultimate round that determines who advances to the championship game 🏆
- 44. Snake said to have killed Cleopatra — Answer: ASP. Hint: Think of the venomous snake traditionally linked to the Egyptian queen’s death 🐍
- 46. "The Winner Takes It All" pop group — Answer: ABBA. Hint: This Swedish quartet ruled the pop charts with shimmering harmonies and unforgettable hooks 🎶
- 50. Crew in blue at a baseball game, for short — Answer: UMPS. Hint: These officials make the calls on the diamond, in abbreviated form. ⚾
- 51. ___ Trevino, golf legend who appeared as himself in "Happy Gilmore," always shaking his head at Adam Sandler's character — Answer: LEE. Hint: Think of the golf legend whose first name is also shared by martial-arts icon Bruce. ⛳
- 52. A foot has five of them — Answer: TOES. Hint: Think of the little digits that help your feet wiggle and grip the ground 🦶
- 53. "The ___ Baby," Alec Baldwin's animated feature — Answer: BOSS. Hint: Think of the tiny, suit-wearing executive at the center of Alec Baldwin’s animated film. 👶
- 54. Cutting-edge tool? — Answer: SAW. Hint: Think of the hand tool a carpenter uses to cut wood—its name is hiding in the clue’s wordplay. 🪚
- 55. "Tie up loose ___" — Answer: ENDS. Hint: Think of what remains unresolved or unfinished in this familiar phrase. 🧩
Down
- 1. Wrestler's surface — Answer: MAT. Hint: Think of the padded floor where a grappling match unfolds. 🤼
- 2. ___ Wednesday (first day of Lent) — Answer: ASH. Hint: Think of the solemn day that marks the beginning of Lent. ✝️
- 3. ___ de Janeiro, Brazilian city that hosted the 2016 Olympics — Answer: RIO. Hint: This Brazilian city is famous for Carnival, beaches, and Christ the Redeemer. 🌴
- 4. ___ Abdul-Jabbar, NBA icon who appeared as himself in "Airplane!" denying his true identity and pretending to be a co-pilot named Roger — Answer: KAREEM. Hint: This legendary center’s first name is also an Arabic word associated with generosity and nobility. 🏀
- 5. Mineral used in baby powder — Answer: TALC. Hint: This soft mineral is famous for making powder feel silky smooth. ✨
- 6. Untouched serve in tennis — Answer: ACE. Hint: A serve your opponent never even touches is a perfect start to the point 🎾
- 7. Crunchy three-ingredient sandwich: Abbr. — Answer: BLT. Hint: Think of the classic sandwich pairing bacon, lettuce, and tomato, commonly shortened to three letters 🥪
- 8. Performer's platform — Answer: STAGE. Hint: A performer may step onto this space before the show begins 🎭
- 9. "Hook, ___, and sinker" — Answer: LINE. Hint: Think of the fishing-themed phrase for accepting something completely. 🎣
- 10. Painting or sculpture, e.g. — Answer: ART. Hint: It’s a creative work made to express an idea or feeling. 🎨
- 11. What a nod means — Answer: YES. Hint: It’s the little head gesture people use to agree or confirm something. 🙂
- 19. Opposite of "NNW" on a compass: Abbr. — Answer: SSE. Hint: Look for the three-letter compass abbreviation pointing diagonally toward the southeast, directly opposite this north-northwestern heading. 🧭
- 20. Pub order, often — Answer: ALE. Hint: A classic tavern drink often served from the tap 🍺
- 21. Classic 1975 thriller about a man-eating shark — Answer: JAWS. Hint: Think of the blockbuster that made beachgoers wary of what lurks beneath the waves 🎬
- 22. "It's ___" ("The scores are equal"): 2 wds. — Answer: ATIE. Hint: A referee might say this when neither side has the lead. ⚽
- 23. Mojito-garnishing herb — Answer: MINT. Hint: This refreshing green sprig gives the cocktail its cool, garden-fresh finish 🌿
- 24. ___ Rousey, UFC star who appeared as herself in the "Entourage" movie, promising the character Turtle a date if he survives a bout with her — Answer: RONDA. Hint: Picture the UFC champion who took on Turtle in the “Entourage” movie and whose first name evokes a circular shape. 🥊
- 25. "Go Your ___ Way," Fleetwood Mac hit — Answer: OWN. Hint: This Fleetwood Mac title tells someone to follow an independent path 🛣️
- 28. ___ Strauss, big name in denim — Answer: LEVI. Hint: Picture the iconic denim brand linked with Strauss and blue jeans 👖
- 29. "___ my part, now it's your turn": 2 wds. — Answer: IDID. Hint: This phrase says you’ve finished your share and are handing the responsibility over. 🤝
- 30. Desert mound — Answer: DUNE. Hint: Think of a wind-shaped hill made of sand in a dry landscape. 🏜️
- 32. "Wee" backwards — Answer: EEW. Hint: Turn the tiny word around to find the entry 🔄
- 35. The Green Goblin, to Spider-Man — Answer: FOE. Hint: This villain is the web-slinger’s enemy, not his sidekick 🕷️
- 36. "Cobra ___," hit martial arts series — Answer: KAI. Hint: Think of the hit dojo drama that continues The Karate Kid saga. 🥋
- 37. Real ___ (property) — Answer: ESTATE. Hint: Think of land and buildings that can be owned rather than moved. 🏠
- 38. "___ Your Hand, Madame" (romantic Bing Crosby song): 2 wds. — Answer: IKISS. Hint: A crooner politely asks Madame for a romantic gesture. 💋
- 40. Office note, briefly — Answer: MEMO. Hint: It’s a short written message shared around the workplace, usually with a practical update. 📝
- 41. Little devils — Answer: IMPS. Hint: Think of mischievous creatures often found in folklore! 😈
- 42. Gush like a volcano — Answer: SPEW. Hint: Erupt in a messy stream, like lava or a shaken soda bottle 🌋
- 43. One coming off the bench, for short — Answer: SUB. Hint: A brief term for a substitute entering the game from the sidelines ⚽
- 44. Hilton ___, Pulitzer-winning critic for The New Yorker — Answer: ALS. Hint: Think of the Pulitzer-winning New Yorker critic whose surname is also the name of a Danish island. 🏝️
- 45. Poseidon's realm, in myth — Answer: SEA. Hint: Think of the vast watery domain ruled by the Greek god of the waves. 🌊
- 47. "___ appetit!" — Answer: BON. Hint: This French phrase is a cheerful wish for an enjoyable meal 🍽️
- 48. It has to be made every day — Answer: BED. Hint: It’s a daily bedroom chore, usually done after you wake up. 🛏️
- 49. Horse's cousin — Answer: ASS. Hint: Think of the humble pack animal often called a donkey. 🫏
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