Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 20
Across
- 1Parking placeLOT
- 4Capricorn animalGOAT
- 8Mexican moneyPESO
- 14Junk email in your inboxSPAM
- 15Key lime ___PIE
- 18Mister, in MexicoSENOR
- 20Actor Bana of "Hulk"ERIC
- 22Archer's skillAIM
- 31The "Y" in YMCAYOUNG
- 36Used a shovelDUG
- 37Elementary particlesATOMS
- 43Launched, as a projectBEGAN
- 62Box with a trainer, saySPAR
Down
- 1ChapStick targetsLIPS
- 19Muesli cerealOAT
- 21Cold and frostyICY
- 26Tightly tucked inSNUG
- 28Many a Mideast nativeARAB
- 29Suffragette's demandVOTE
- 34Eggs, to a biologistOVA
- 35Goalpost attachmentNET
- 46Shaggy Himalayan animalsYAKS
- 50Wood stove buildupSOOT
- 53Time piece?ERA
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Parking place — Answer: LOT. Hint: A designated spot where cars can wait while you shop or run errands. 🚗
- 4. Capricorn animal — Answer: GOAT. Hint: Picture the sure-footed farm animal linked to this zodiac sign ♑
- 8. Mexican money — Answer: PESO. Hint: This is a common unit of currency south of the border. 💰
- 12. Mike and ___ (fruity candy brand) — Answer: IKE. Hint: Think of the fruity candy brand that completes this famous first-name duo. 🍬
- 13. Wedding gown fabric, perhaps — Answer: LACE. Hint: Think of the delicate, patterned material often used to add a romantic touch to bridal dresses. 🧵
- 14. Junk email in your inbox — Answer: SPAM. Hint: It’s the unwanted electronic mail you’d rather send straight to the trash. 📧
- 15. Key lime ___ — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of the creamy, citrusy dessert often topped with whipped cream. 🍋
- 16. Southern veggie that's often deep-fried or used in gumbo — Answer: OKRA. Hint: This ridged green pod becomes delightfully crispy when fried and helps thicken a classic Louisiana stew. 🌿
- 17. ___ Yang Twins (2000s rap duo from Atlanta) — Answer: YING. Hint: Name the Atlanta rap duo whose moniker pairs with “Yang” in a familiar philosophical phrase. 🎤
- 18. Mister, in Mexico — Answer: SENOR. Hint: Think of the respectful Spanish title used for a man in Mexico. 🌮
- 20. Actor Bana of "Hulk" — Answer: ERIC. Hint: This Australian actor portrayed Bruce Banner in the 2003 superhero film 🦸
- 22. Archer's skill — Answer: AIM. Hint: An archer relies on this to send an arrow straight to the bullseye 🎯
- 24. JPMorgan ___ (big name in banking) — Answer: CHASE. Hint: Think of the banking giant whose name also means to pursue. 🏦
- 28. 2009 James Cameron sci-fi blockbuster featuring blue aliens, famous for its pioneering 3D and motion-capture breakthroughs — Answer: AVATAR. Hint: Think of the 2009 epic set on Pandora, where humans encounter tall blue inhabitants. 🎬
- 31. The "Y" in YMCA — Answer: YOUNG. Hint: It describes the age group named in the organization’s full title. 👥
- 32. ___ Serling of "The Twilight Zone" — Answer: ROD. Hint: Think of the first name of the visionary host and creator behind this classic anthology series 📺
- 33. "Like father, like ___" — Answer: SON. Hint: The saying suggests that a child may closely resemble a parent. 👨👦
- 36. Used a shovel — Answer: DUG. Hint: What you did to turn over soil in the garden 🪴
- 37. Elementary particles — Answer: ATOMS. Hint: Think of the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us ⚛️
- 40. 1958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller about an obsessed detective, famous for pioneering the dizzying "dolly zoom" camera effect — Answer: VERTIGO. Hint: This Hitchcock classic follows a detective whose fear of heights mirrors his spiraling obsession, with a camera trick that makes the world seem to tilt 🎬
- 43. Launched, as a project — Answer: BEGAN. Hint: Kicked off or got underway, as a new project 🚀
- 44. Fits to ___ (perfectly): 2 wds. — Answer: ATEE. Hint: A phrase meaning to fit perfectly, like one thing settling right into another 😊
- 45. "___ Story," 1995 Pixar animated classic about living playthings, famous for being the first feature film made entirely with CGI — Answer: TOY. Hint: Think of Pixar’s groundbreaking 1995 film where a cowboy and spaceman discover their playthings come alive 🎬
- 47. Actor Alan of "M*A*S*H" and his father Robert — Answer: ALDAS. Hint: This family surname belongs to both the M*A*S*H star and his actor father. 🎬
- 51. ___ cool ("lit," in millennial lingo) — Answer: UBER. Hint: A millennial might use this word before “cool” to mean exceptionally stylish 😎
- 54. "There is ___" (theist's affirmation): 2 wds. — Answer: AGOD. Hint: A believer might use this phrase to affirm that a divine being exists. 🙏
- 57. From ___ B (initial step): 2 wds. — Answer: ATO. Hint: Think of the tiny phrase describing a journey between the alphabet’s first two letters. 🔤
- 58. Cartoon submarine feature, with "scope" — Answer: PERI. Hint: Think of the raised viewing tube a cartoon submarine captain uses to peek above the waves! 🐠
- 59. "Citizen ___," 1941 Orson Welles drama about a media tycoon, famous for its deep-focus shots that keep everything on screen sharp at once — Answer: KANE. Hint: Think of the powerful newspaper magnate whose mysterious final word drives this classic film. 🎬
- 60. "Liquor not provided" letters on a party invite: Abbr. — Answer: BYO. Hint: A party invitation may use this abbreviation to say guests should bring their own drinks. 🥂
- 61. Chips-in-a-can brand from Lay's — Answer: STAX. Hint: This stacked potato snack comes in a tall can rather than a bag 🥔
- 62. Box with a trainer, say — Answer: SPAR. Hint: Think of what you might do with a boxing coach—or another fighter—in the ring 🥊
- 63. Didn't lose in musical chairs — Answer: SAT. Hint: Think of what you did when the music stopped and you still had a chair 🎵
Down
- 1. ChapStick targets — Answer: LIPS. Hint: They’re the delicate facial features this balm helps keep smooth and moisturized. 💋
- 2. "___ dokie!" ("Alright!") — Answer: OKIE. Hint: This cheerful expression means everything is fine and dandy. 😊
- 3. Nirvana classic "Smells Like ___ Spirit" — Answer: TEEN. Hint: Kurt Cobain’s famous anthem captures the rebellious energy of youth and adolescence 🎸
- 4. Grammy-winning singer ___ Estefan — Answer: GLORIA. Hint: Think of the Cuban-American pop icon who fronted Miami Sound Machine and brought “Conga” to the charts. 🎤
- 5. Type of wood used to make whiskey barrels that's hidden in "soak" — Answer: OAK. Hint: Look inside the quoted word for the timber traditionally used in whiskey barrels 🥃
- 6. Farmer's measuring unit — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A common way to measure the area of farmland 🌾
- 7. ___ up (get misty-eyed) — Answer: TEAR. Hint: This phrase describes eyes becoming watery with emotion. 🥹
- 8. 1960 Alfred Hitchcock horror film about a creepy motel, famous for pioneering rapid-cut editing during its iconic shower scene — Answer: PSYCHO. Hint: Think of Hitchcock’s chilling motel thriller whose shower scene became a landmark of suspense filmmaking. 🚿
- 9. Prefix with "logue" to mean a concluding section in a novel — Answer: EPI. Hint: A literary prefix transforms “logue” into the term for a novel’s concluding section. 📚
- 10. ___ Diego, California — Answer: SAN. Hint: Complete this city name with the Spanish word for “saint.” 🗺️
- 11. Expression of surprise, in a chatroom: Abbr. — Answer: OMG. Hint: A brief chatroom reaction for when something is truly astonishing 😮
- 19. Muesli cereal — Answer: OAT. Hint: This wholesome breakfast staple is often rolled and paired with fruit, nuts, and yogurt 🥣
- 21. Cold and frosty — Answer: ICY. Hint: Think of a winter morning when everything feels frozen solid. ❄️
- 23. Angelina Jolie starrer "Mr. & ___ Smith" — Answer: MRS. Hint: The missing title is a traditional form of address for a married woman. 🎬
- 25. Autobahn auto with a four-ring logo — Answer: AUDI. Hint: Think of the German car brand famously represented by four interlocking rings. 🚗
- 26. Tightly tucked in — Answer: SNUG. Hint: Describes something held firmly and cozily in place 🧸
- 27. Frozen waffles with a protein-packed "Fully Loaded" variant — Answer: EGGO. Hint: Think of the toaster-friendly waffle brand whose name sounds like an enthusiastic breakfast cheer! 🧇
- 28. Many a Mideast native — Answer: ARAB. Hint: Think of a native of a region spanning the Middle East and North Africa 🌍
- 29. Suffragette's demand — Answer: VOTE. Hint: Think of the ballot-box right she was fighting to secure 🗳️
- 30. Work like ___ (work very hard): 2 wds. — Answer: ADOG. Hint: Picture the famously hardworking pet behind this phrase. 🐕
- 34. Eggs, to a biologist — Answer: OVA. Hint: A biologist might use this Latin-derived plural when discussing more than one egg. 🧬
- 35. Goalpost attachment — Answer: NET. Hint: It catches the ball after a successful shot ⚽
- 38. "The ___," 1999 sci-fi blockbuster by the Wachowskis, famous for its "bullet time" effect that made action look frozen — Answer: MATRIX. Hint: Think of the virtual-reality action classic starring Keanu Reeves and featuring agents in dark sunglasses 🕶️
- 39. ___-Caps (chocolate candy with white sprinkles) — Answer: SNO. Hint: These chocolate treats are named for the wintry topping their white sprinkles resemble. 🍫
- 41. One enjoying a Jane Austen novel, perhaps — Answer: READER. Hint: Think of someone happily immersed in a book, perhaps one by the author of Pride and Prejudice 📚
- 42. Number on a business card, for short — Answer: TEL. Hint: It’s the abbreviated contact detail you’d dial to reach someone at work. ☎️
- 46. Shaggy Himalayan animals — Answer: YAKS. Hint: These shaggy pack animals thrive in the high Himalayas. 🏔️
- 48. Pats gently with a towel, say — Answer: DABS. Hint: Dries off with light, gentle towel touches after a shower 🛁
- 49. "Right Back ___" (Spice Girls song): 2 wds. — Answer: ATYA. Hint: This Spice Girls title playfully promises to return the favor. 🎶
- 50. Wood stove buildup — Answer: SOOT. Hint: It’s the dark residue left behind when wood burns 🔥
- 51. FedEx competitor: Abbr. — Answer: UPS. Hint: This delivery company is known for its brown trucks and familiar three-letter abbreviation. 📦
- 52. "You ___!" ("Sure thing!") — Answer: BET. Hint: A casual way to enthusiastically agree or accept a challenge fits here. 👍
- 53. Time piece? — Answer: ERA. Hint: Think of a distinct period in history rather than something worn on your wrist. ⏳
- 55. ___ year (pre-college period, for some) — Answer: GAP. Hint: A year spent taking a breather between high school and college fits this phrase nicely 🎓
- 56. "___ scale of one to ten, how good was the movie?": 2 wds. — Answer: ONA. Hint: Think of the phrase that naturally introduces a rating from one to ten. 🎬
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