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By Kyle Dolan · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Kitchen drawer?AROMA
  2. 6FollowOBEY
  3. 10NYC venue whose final show featured Patti SmithCBGB
  4. 14Economic justice topicLIVINGWAGE
  5. 16Willie who broke the NHL's color barrierOREE
  6. 17Forest formations with mythological associationsFAIRYRINGS
  7. 18CruxMEAT
  8. 19Useful element in making connectionsAND
  9. 20Group in Mercury's orbit?QUEEN
  10. 21Causes of spiraling, at timesFEARS
  11. 22Their feet may have clawsTUBS
  12. 23Writers commissioned for tributesODISTS
  13. 25Tightens, perhapsRETIES
  14. 28Down for drama?FOURTH
  15. 29StuffITEMS
  16. 30Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year AwardDODGEOMNI
  17. 33ReceiveGREET
  18. 34OfflineIRL
  19. 35Threw a pity party, perhapsCRIED
  20. 36Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey"SENTIENCE
  21. 38NephricRENAL
  22. 39Coin bearing a bearTOONIE
  23. 40Bear claw, e.g.PASTRY
  24. 41VolunteerSIGNON
  25. 42Result of productive talksPACT
  26. 43Some bookmarksSITES
  27. 44"Find out"GOASK
  28. 46Mercury, for oneGOD
  29. 49Nursing spotTEAT
  30. 50"Perfectly reasonable"ICANSEEWHY
  31. 52Some Indigenous CanadiansINNU
  32. 53Clue in evolutionary historyMARKERGENE
  33. 54Cobbler's toolRASP
  34. 55AroundORSO
  35. 56Maker of the One SL speakerSONOS

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  1. 1__ RomeoALFA
  2. 2Filmmaker JohnsonRIAN
  3. 3Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"OVID
  4. 4Bygone orbiterMIR
  5. 5"All clear?"ANYQUESTIONS
  6. 6Boo-boosOWIES
  7. 7CurseBANE
  8. 8Spaetzle, e.g.EGGNOODLE
  9. 9"Uh-huh!"YES
  10. 10SettlesCOMESTOREST
  11. 11One may be taken on a dateBREATHMINT
  12. 12Shift workers?GEARS
  13. 13Kalshi actionsBETS
  14. 15Some baitGRUBS
  15. 21Party poppersFIRECRACKERS
  16. 22"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"TIMETOGETUP
  17. 24Vibed onDUG
  18. 25FixesRIGS
  19. 26Peut-__: French "perhaps"ETRE
  20. 27Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara StrongTEENTITANS
  21. 28Word in Beaufort readingsFORCE
  22. 30Setting for some on-line orders?DININGCAR
  23. 31CloseNEAR
  24. 32How much scrolling is doneIDLY
  25. 37Producer on seven U2 albumsENO
  26. 40DatedPASSE
  27. 41Italian home of the world's oldest bankSIENA
  28. 42Coat put on in the kitchen?PANKO
  29. 43Verb in a polenta recipeSTIR
  30. 45Sticks in the waterOARS
  31. 46Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor IfillGWEN
  32. 47"Gah!"OHNO
  33. 48Top jobs?DYES
  34. 50Letters expressing personal thoughtsIMO
  35. 51Team challengeEGO

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Kitchen drawer? — Answer: AROMA. Hint: Think of what a kitchen might “draw” out into the air while dinner cooks. 🍳
  2. 6. Follow — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Do what an authority or rule tells you to do. 👮
  3. 10. NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith — Answer: CBGB. Hint: Think of the legendary downtown Manhattan punk club whose farewell performance was led by Patti Smith. 🎸
  4. 14. Economic justice topic — Answer: LIVINGWAGE. Hint: It asks whether a full-time worker can afford basic necessities. ⚖️
  5. 16. Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier — Answer: OREE. Hint: This trailblazing hockey player made history as the NHL’s first Black player. 🏒
  6. 17. Forest formations with mythological associations — Answer: FAIRYRINGS. Hint: These natural rings in forest clearings were once said to mark where magical beings danced. 🍄
  7. 18. Crux — Answer: MEAT. Hint: Think of the essential substance or central point of the matter. 🎯
  8. 19. Useful element in making connections — Answer: AND. Hint: This tiny linking word brings two ideas or people together. 🔗
  9. 20. Group in Mercury's orbit? — Answer: QUEEN. Hint: Think of the band led by Freddie Mercury, not a celestial squadron. 🎤
  10. 21. Causes of spiraling, at times — Answer: FEARS. Hint: They can send your thoughts into an anxious downward loop. 😰
  11. 22. Their feet may have claws — Answer: TUBS. Hint: Think of a bathroom fixture whose ornate supports can resemble animal talons. 🛁
  12. 23. Writers commissioned for tributes — Answer: ODISTS. Hint: Think of poets hired to compose celebratory odes. ✍️
  13. 25. Tightens, perhaps — Answer: RETIES. Hint: Secures something again, perhaps a pair of shoelaces. 👟
  14. 28. Down for drama? — Answer: FOURTH. Hint: Think of the stage installment that comes after the opening trio of acts 🎭
  15. 29. Stuff — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Think of the general word for assorted things or belongings. 🧺
  16. 30. Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award — Answer: DODGEOMNI. Hint: This compact Chrysler sibling earned Motor Trend’s top honor in 1978. 🚗
  17. 33. Receive — Answer: GREET. Hint: Welcome someone warmly when they arrive. 👋
  18. 34. Offline — Answer: IRL. Hint: Think of connecting face-to-face rather than through a screen. 📴
  19. 35. Threw a pity party, perhaps — Answer: CRIED. Hint: A self-focused bout of tears might fit this reaction. 😢
  20. 36. Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey" — Answer: SENTIENCE. Hint: This chilling computer is more than a calculator—it has an awareness of its own existence. 🤖
  21. 38. Nephric — Answer: RENAL. Hint: This adjective describes something related to the kidneys. 🫘
  22. 39. Coin bearing a bear — Answer: TOONIE. Hint: This Canadian two-dollar coin proudly features a polar bear in its design. 🐻‍❄️
  23. 40. Bear claw, e.g. — Answer: PASTRY. Hint: It’s a sweet baked treat you might enjoy with coffee. 🥐
  24. 41. Volunteer — Answer: SIGNON. Hint: Agree to take part by adding your name to the roster. ✍️
  25. 42. Result of productive talks — Answer: PACT. Hint: Successful discussions can lead to a mutually agreed deal 🤝
  26. 43. Some bookmarks — Answer: SITES. Hint: Think of the online destinations you save for later. 🔖
  27. 44. "Find out" — Answer: GOASK. Hint: Get the information you need by posing a question. 🤔
  28. 46. Mercury, for one — Answer: GOD. Hint: Think of the Roman pantheon: Mercury belongs to this divine category. 🏛️
  29. 49. Nursing spot — Answer: TEAT. Hint: It’s where a baby animal goes to nurse from its mother. 🍼
  30. 50. "Perfectly reasonable" — Answer: ICANSEEWHY. Hint: A friendly way to agree that someone’s point makes complete sense. 👍
  31. 52. Some Indigenous Canadians — Answer: INNU. Hint: These Indigenous people are traditionally associated with Labrador and eastern Quebec. 🪶
  32. 53. Clue in evolutionary history — Answer: MARKERGENE. Hint: Look for a genetic signpost that helps scientists trace ancestry and change over time. 🧬
  33. 54. Cobbler's tool — Answer: RASP. Hint: A rough-edged hand tool helps a shoemaker shape and smooth leather with ease. 🛠️
  34. 55. Around — Answer: ORSO. Hint: Think of an estimate that means approximately rather than exactly. 🔄
  35. 56. Maker of the One SL speaker — Answer: SONOS. Hint: This audio brand is known for sleek, wireless speakers that fill your home with music. 🔊

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  1. 1. __ Romeo — Answer: ALFA. Hint: Think of the Italian carmaker whose name pairs with Romeo. 🚗
  2. 2. Filmmaker Johnson — Answer: RIAN. Hint: Think of the director behind Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi 🎬
  3. 3. Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote" — Answer: OVID. Hint: This ancient Roman poet is best known for his myth-filled *Metamorphoses*. 📜
  4. 4. Bygone orbiter — Answer: MIR. Hint: Think of the former Soviet space station that hosted crews in orbit. 🛰️
  5. 5. "All clear?" — Answer: ANYQUESTIONS. Hint: A teacher might ask this to check whether anything remains unclear. 🤔
  6. 6. Boo-boos — Answer: OWIES. Hint: Small injuries that might need a bandage or two 🩹
  7. 7. Curse — Answer: BANE. Hint: Think of a persistent source of trouble or misery. 😈
  8. 8. Spaetzle, e.g. — Answer: EGGNOODLE. Hint: This German comfort-food side is a chewy noodle made from egg-rich dough. 🍜
  9. 9. "Uh-huh!" — Answer: YES. Hint: It’s a cheerful way to agree or confirm something. 👍
  10. 10. Settles — Answer: COMESTOREST. Hint: Think of what happens when something stops moving and finds a stable position. 🛋️
  11. 11. One may be taken on a date — Answer: BREATHMINT. Hint: A little freshener can help before getting close to someone 😊
  12. 12. Shift workers? — Answer: GEARS. Hint: These mechanical helpers transfer motion and keep machinery moving smoothly ⚙️
  13. 13. Kalshi actions — Answer: BETS. Hint: They’re what you place on a prediction market when you think you know the outcome 🎯
  14. 15. Some bait — Answer: GRUBS. Hint: These wriggly little larvae can tempt a fish while hiding in the soil. 🪱
  15. 21. Party poppers — Answer: FIRECRACKERS. Hint: These festive noisemakers turn celebrations into little bursts of sound and light. 🎉
  16. 22. "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" — Answer: TIMETOGETUP. Hint: This rooster’s morning call is a cheerful reminder that bedtime is over. 🐓
  17. 24. Vibed on — Answer: DUG. Hint: A retro way to say you really enjoyed or understood something. 😎
  18. 25. Fixes — Answer: RIGS. Hint: Think of setting up or adjusting equipment so it’s ready to work. 🔧
  19. 26. Peut-__: French "perhaps" — Answer: ETRE. Hint: Complete the familiar French phrase for “perhaps” with the infinitive meaning “to be.” 🇫🇷
  20. 27. Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong — Answer: TEENTITANS. Hint: This action-packed cartoon follows a team of young heroes who battle villains and learn to work together 🦸
  21. 28. Word in Beaufort readings — Answer: FORCE. Hint: It describes the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale. 🌬️
  22. 30. Setting for some on-line orders? — Answer: DININGCAR. Hint: Think of a place where a meal request might be placed while traveling by rail. 🚆
  23. 31. Close — Answer: NEAR. Hint: Think of being just a short distance away. 📍
  24. 32. How much scrolling is done — Answer: IDLY. Hint: This describes scrolling done casually, with nothing particular to accomplish. 🙂
  25. 37. Producer on seven U2 albums — Answer: ENO. Hint: Think of the avant-garde producer famous for ambient music who worked repeatedly with U2. 🎛️
  26. 40. Dated — Answer: PASSE. Hint: Something described this way is no longer fashionable or current. 🕰️
  27. 41. Italian home of the world's oldest bank — Answer: SIENA. Hint: Think of the Tuscan city famous for its fan-shaped central square and centuries-old banking legacy 🏦
  28. 42. Coat put on in the kitchen? — Answer: PANKO. Hint: Think of the light, crispy breadcrumb coating that gives fried foods extra crunch. 🍞
  29. 43. Verb in a polenta recipe — Answer: STIR. Hint: This is what you do to keep the cornmeal smooth and lump-free. 🥄
  30. 45. Sticks in the water — Answer: OARS. Hint: These help rowers propel a boat forward 🚣
  31. 46. Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill — Answer: GWEN. Hint: This respected journalist co-anchored the evening news program and moderated political debates. 🎙️
  32. 47. "Gah!" — Answer: OHNO. Hint: A brief cry of frustration or dismay 😩
  33. 48. Top jobs? — Answer: DYES. Hint: These jobs might involve giving someone’s hair a fresh new shade 💇
  34. 50. Letters expressing personal thoughts — Answer: IMO. Hint: A casual shorthand people use before sharing their personal viewpoint 💭
  35. 51. Team challenge — Answer: EGO. Hint: This team challenge is really about whose pride comes out on top. 🏆

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Kitchen drawer?AROMA
6FollowOBEY
10NYC venue whose final show featured Patti SmithCBGB
14Economic justice topicLIVINGWAGE
16Willie who broke the NHL's color barrierOREE
17Forest formations with mythological associationsFAIRYRINGS
18CruxMEAT
19Useful element in making connectionsAND
20Group in Mercury's orbit?QUEEN
21Causes of spiraling, at timesFEARS
22Their feet may have clawsTUBS
23Writers commissioned for tributesODISTS
25Tightens, perhapsRETIES
28Down for drama?FOURTH
29StuffITEMS
30Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year AwardDODGEOMNI
33ReceiveGREET
34OfflineIRL
35Threw a pity party, perhapsCRIED
36Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey"SENTIENCE
38NephricRENAL
39Coin bearing a bearTOONIE
40Bear claw, e.g.PASTRY
41VolunteerSIGNON
42Result of productive talksPACT
43Some bookmarksSITES
44"Find out"GOASK
46Mercury, for oneGOD
49Nursing spotTEAT
50"Perfectly reasonable"ICANSEEWHY
52Some Indigenous CanadiansINNU
53Clue in evolutionary historyMARKERGENE
54Cobbler's toolRASP
55AroundORSO
56Maker of the One SL speakerSONOS

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#ClueAnswer
1__ RomeoALFA
2Filmmaker JohnsonRIAN
3Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"OVID
4Bygone orbiterMIR
5"All clear?"ANYQUESTIONS
6Boo-boosOWIES
7CurseBANE
8Spaetzle, e.g.EGGNOODLE
9"Uh-huh!"YES
10SettlesCOMESTOREST
11One may be taken on a dateBREATHMINT
12Shift workers?GEARS
13Kalshi actionsBETS
15Some baitGRUBS
21Party poppersFIRECRACKERS
22"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"TIMETOGETUP
24Vibed onDUG
25FixesRIGS
26Peut-__: French "perhaps"ETRE
27Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara StrongTEENTITANS
28Word in Beaufort readingsFORCE
30Setting for some on-line orders?DININGCAR
31CloseNEAR
32How much scrolling is doneIDLY
37Producer on seven U2 albumsENO
40DatedPASSE
41Italian home of the world's oldest bankSIENA
42Coat put on in the kitchen?PANKO
43Verb in a polenta recipeSTIR
45Sticks in the waterOARS
46Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor IfillGWEN
47"Gah!"OHNO
48Top jobs?DYES
50Letters expressing personal thoughtsIMO
51Team challengeEGO

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