Daily Themed Crossword Answers - Aug 22
Across
- 1Miner's findORE
- 4Portable bedCOT
- 11"Heya!" from a sheepBAA
- 13Group of threeTRIO
- 14Make a mistakeERR
- 16Mother's sister, to youAUNT
- 17___ National Park (first national park in the U.S.)YELLOWSTONE
- 22Mouse catcherTRAP
- 30Short-lived trendFAD
- 33Eleven precederTEN
- 36Borrower's lettersIOU
- 37"Dig in!"EAT
- 42Tooth or heart troubleACHE
- 51Grassy lawn patchSOD
Down
- 1Follow, as ordersOBEY
- 2Not seen very oftenRARE
- 3___ Grey teaEARL
- 4Gets ready to swallowCHEWS
- 6Grew molars, sayTEETHED
- 10Go bad, like fruitsROT
- 19Rower's stickOAR
- 22Song syllableTRA
- 27Affirmation at seaAYE
- 31Do some bartendingPOUR
- 35Discard from an orangePEEL
- 41Role in a playPART
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Miner's find — Answer: ORE. Hint: A valuable discovery often extracted from rock ⛏️
- 4. Portable bed — Answer: COT. Hint: A compact sleeping spot that’s easy to take camping 🏕️
- 7. Mix sugar in coffee, say — Answer: STIR. Hint: Use a spoon to blend the sugar into your drink. ☕
- 11. "Heya!" from a sheep — Answer: BAA. Hint: This woolly greeting sounds like a cheerful bleat from the pasture! 🐑
- 12. Weed-clearing aid that rhymes with "toe" — Answer: HOE. Hint: This simple garden tool helps loosen soil and remove unwanted plants by hand. 🌱
- 13. Group of three — Answer: TRIO. Hint: Think of three performers sharing the spotlight as one unit 🎶
- 14. Make a mistake — Answer: ERR. Hint: Even the best of us trip up sometimes! 🤭
- 15. ___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series — Answer: PEPE. Hint: Think of the famously persistent, French-accented skunk from Looney Tunes. 🦨
- 16. Mother's sister, to you — Answer: AUNT. Hint: Think of the female relative who is your mother’s sister. 👩
- 17. ___ National Park (first national park in the U.S.) — Answer: YELLOWSTONE. Hint: Think of the famous national park home to Old Faithful geyser. 🏞️
- 20. Commercials, like the videos with animated dancing snacks which would encourage you to visit 7d when at a '50s drive-in theater, for short — Answer: ADS. Hint: These brief messages try to sell you something, often appearing between shows or before a movie 📺
- 21. "I ___ some help" ("I received aid") — Answer: HAD. Hint: Think of the simple past-tense verb used to say you received assistance. 🤝
- 22. Mouse catcher — Answer: TRAP. Hint: Think of the simple device set to lure and snag a tiny house invader 🐭
- 25. "For Emily, Whenever I May Find ___" (1966 Simon & Garfunkel hit) — Answer: HER. Hint: This Simon & Garfunkel title promises a heartfelt search for a woman. 🎵
- 26. Hit the ___ (go to bed) — Answer: HAY. Hint: This cozy idiom sends you off to sleep by imagining a rustic place to rest. 🛏️
- 29. Usual coffee order, for short — Answer: REG. Hint: Think of the shorthand for your standard coffee choice. ☕
- 30. Short-lived trend — Answer: FAD. Hint: A craze that catches fire quickly but usually fades just as fast 🔥
- 31. "Hard work always ___ off" — Answer: PAYS. Hint: A little perseverance brings a rewarding result in the end 💪
- 32. Home security group featured on "Never Have I Ever": Abbr. — Answer: ADT. Hint: Think of the well-known home alarm company that makes a cameo in this Netflix teen series. 🏠
- 33. Eleven preceder — Answer: TEN. Hint: Think of the number that comes immediately before eleven when counting 🔢
- 34. Roadside inn which had a window facing the movie screen for a laid-back experience at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: MOTEL. Hint: Think of a roadside place to stay, especially handy for a nostalgic drive-in movie night. 🏨
- 35. Split ___ soup (green soup) — Answer: PEA. Hint: This classic green soup is made from tiny round legumes and is often served thick and hearty. 🥣
- 36. Borrower's letters — Answer: IOU. Hint: A brief written promise from someone who has borrowed money 📜
- 37. "Dig in!" — Answer: EAT. Hint: A cheerful mealtime invitation to start eating 🍽️
- 38. Server who brought food directly to your car and hooked it to the door at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: CARHOP. Hint: Think of the classic drive-in attendant who delivered your meal straight to the parked car. 🚗
- 42. Tooth or heart trouble — Answer: ACHE. Hint: A painful problem that can affect either of those body parts. 😣
- 45. "I can't be ___ the crack of dawn ..." (words from a night owl): 2 wds. — Answer: UPAT. Hint: A night owl says sunrise is far too early for them. 🦉
- 47. Retiree's nest-egg: Abbr. — Answer: IRA. Hint: A common retirement account abbreviation helps fund life after work. 🐣
- 48. Mosquito ___, repellent that needed a lighter which you may have seen in 20a, at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: COIL. Hint: Picture the smoky, slow-burning spiral that kept buzzing pests away at a nostalgic drive-in. 🦟
- 49. "Finding ___ Tin Tin" — Answer: RIN. Hint: Think of the legendary German shepherd actor whose name comes before “Tin Tin.” 🐕
- 50. Country with pumpernickel and bratwurst, for short — Answer: GER. Hint: Think of the three-letter abbreviation for the nation famous for these hearty breads and sausages. 🇩🇪
- 51. Grassy lawn patch — Answer: SOD. Hint: Think of a neat slice of turf used to repair a lawn. 🌱
- 52. Doctor who might be concerned about an "achoo!": Abbr. — Answer: ENT. Hint: Think of the specialist who treats the ears, nose, and throat when a sneeze strikes! 🤧
- 53. Netflix's "Too ___ To Handle" — Answer: HOT. Hint: The title describes someone so attractive they may be difficult to resist. 🔥
Down
- 1. Follow, as orders — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Do what you’re told, like a well-trained pup 🐕
- 2. Not seen very often — Answer: RARE. Hint: A word for something that appears only occasionally, not regularly. 👀
- 3. ___ Grey tea — Answer: EARL. Hint: This title comes before the name of a classic citrusy tea. 🍵
- 4. Gets ready to swallow — Answer: CHEWS. Hint: It prepares a bite for swallowing by working it between your teeth. 🦷
- 5. "___!... I Did It Again" (2000 Britney Spears hit) — Answer: OOPS. Hint: Britney admits a familiar mistake in this playful 2000 pop hit. 🎤
- 6. Grew molars, say — Answer: TEETHED. Hint: Developed new back teeth, for example—ouch! 🦷
- 7. Concession ___, snack bar that sold popcorn, candy, and hot dogs at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: STAND. Hint: Think of the little refreshment booth where moviegoers grabbed treats between scenes. 🍿
- 8. ___ or false (section in a test, perhaps) — Answer: TRUE. Hint: Choose this when a statement matches reality rather than its opposite. ✅
- 9. "Am ___ the way?": 2 wds. — Answer: IIN. Hint: Use the familiar question someone asks when checking whether they’re obstructing you. 🙂
- 10. Go bad, like fruits — Answer: ROT. Hint: Think of what happens when fruit spoils on the counter. 🍎
- 15. Escape ___ (one-man spaceship, in sci-fi movies) — Answer: POD. Hint: Think of the tiny solo spacecraft that lets a lone hero make a quick getaway 🚀
- 18. "Take a ___!" (order from a coach) — Answer: LAP. Hint: A coach might tell you to circle the track once. 🏃
- 19. Rower's stick — Answer: OAR. Hint: A broad blade that helps propel a boat through the water 🚣
- 22. Song syllable — Answer: TRA. Hint: A cheerful nonsense syllable often sung in a lighthearted melody 🎵
- 23. ___ flag (dangerous person, in modern slang) — Answer: RED. Hint: A warning sign that someone may be trouble, especially in dating or social situations 🚩
- 24. Reality show with a golden buzzer: Abbr. — Answer: AGT. Hint: This televised talent competition is often shortened to three initials, and its judges can send favorites straight through with a special buzzer 🎤
- 25. ___ Solo (Princess Leia's love interest) — Answer: HAN. Hint: Think of the swaggering Millennium Falcon captain who stole Leia’s heart 🚀
- 26. Mr. Monopoly's headgear — Answer: HAT. Hint: Think of the accessory perched atop the famous board-game tycoon’s head 🎩
- 27. Affirmation at sea — Answer: AYE. Hint: A sailor might use this nautical affirmation instead of “yes.” ⚓
- 28. French designer: Abbr. — Answer: YSL. Hint: A legendary Paris fashion label is hiding behind this designer abbreviation. 👗
- 30. Double ___, two-movie lineup that started at dusk and provided an entire evening of entertainment at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: FEATURE. Hint: Think of the classic drive-in deal that paired two films for one ticket. 🎬
- 31. Do some bartending — Answer: POUR. Hint: Mix and serve drinks behind the counter 🍹
- 33. "Spill the ___!" ("Give me the gossip!") — Answer: TEA. Hint: Think of a warm drink that also means juicy gossip. ☕
- 34. Castle area filled with crocodiles, in cartoons — Answer: MOAT. Hint: Think of the watery ditch that keeps cartoon castles safe from unwanted visitors 🐊
- 35. Discard from an orange — Answer: PEEL. Hint: It’s the outer layer you remove before enjoying the juicy fruit 🍊
- 36. "___ Stand the Rain" (song by Ann Peebles): 2 wds. — Answer: ICANT. Hint: Think of a soulful declaration pairing an inability with what falls from clouds. 🎶
- 39. "... Up above the world so ___ ..." — Answer: HIGH. Hint: Think of the classic nursery rhyme describing where the little star is positioned. ⭐
- 40. Cookie with a lot of vowels — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the classic sandwich cookie whose name sounds like a tiny chorus of vowels. 🍪
- 41. Role in a play — Answer: PART. Hint: An actor may be assigned this in a theatrical production 🎭
- 42. Summer necessities: Abbr. — Answer: ACS. Hint: Think of the cooling appliances that make sweltering days bearable, written in abbreviated plural form. ❄️
- 43. Talk like a lovebird? — Answer: COO. Hint: Use the soft, affectionate sound associated with a happy dove. 🕊️
- 44. Evaded the seeker, in a children's game — Answer: HID. Hint: In hide-and-seek, this is what you did when you avoided being found. 🙈
- 46. ATM access code: Abbr. — Answer: PIN. Hint: The brief security code you enter at a cash machine 🔐
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