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  1. 1Mentions by username, on social mediaTAGS
  2. 5High rangeTREBLE
  3. 11Hits up on Insta, sayDMS
  4. 14___ vez (again, in Spanish)OTRA
  5. 15TormentHARROW
  6. 16On the sea, it's akin to "Sí"AYE
  7. 17Where Docs and Sheets are storedGOOGLEDRIVE
  8. 19Jordan joined it in 1984, for shortNBA
  9. 20PalAMIGO
  10. 21Only number that appears twice in the Fibonacci sequenceONE
  11. 22Rip-offSCAM
  12. 23Measurements of Wi-Fi performanceNETWORKSPEEDS
  13. 27Didn't have a match in Go Fish, sayDREW
  14. 28Feeling little to no amorous attraction, in L.G.B.T.Q.+ lingoARO
  15. 29Identity prefixCIS
  16. 32Baldwin with a record 17 appearances as "Saturday Night Live" hostALEC
  17. 35Unwanted divisionsRIFTS
  18. 38Web volume measured in hits ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 49- and 61-AcrossINTERNETTRAFFIC
  19. 422024 film that won Best PictureANORA
  20. 43Boba tea flavorTARO
  21. 44Word with run or resortSKI
  22. 45Throw, for instanceRUG
  23. 46Buddhist leaderLAMA
  24. 49Major consequence of a virus, perhapsCOMPUTERCRASH
  25. 55Extreme cravingLUST
  26. 56"OK," in OsakaHAI
  27. 57"Like ___!" ("Whatever!")ICARE
  28. 60"Sorry, it's ___ from me"ANO
  29. 61Cause of some slow data transfersSERVERDELAY
  30. 64Highly monitored area, for shortICU
  31. 65FloweryORNATE
  32. 66Affinity for something, so to speakNOSE
  33. 67Home of Emanuel Leutze's "Washington Crossing the Delaware," with "the"MET
  34. 68Snipes of "White Men Can't Jump"WESLEY
  35. 69Baking amts.TSPS

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  1. 1Party wrapTOGA
  2. 2Bit of chemistryATOM
  3. 3Bad thing to pull while runningGROIN
  4. 4Failed under pressure, in a waySAGGED
  5. 5Hot French beverageTHE
  6. 6"Sick, dude!"RAD
  7. 7What a bug may causeERROR
  8. 8CuspBRINK
  9. 9Is gaga forLOVES
  10. 10Farm femaleEWE
  11. 11"Battles" of those busting movesDANCEOFFS
  12. 12"I messed up"MYBAD
  13. 13Lines in minesSEAMS
  14. 18Tolkien fantasy series inits.LOTR
  15. 22Little flourish on a letterSERIF
  16. 24Break off graduallyWEAN
  17. 25Barn nestlingOWLET
  18. 26Lawyer's aide, informallyPARA
  19. 29Org. in the Jack Ryan moviesCIA
  20. 30Tabard ___, locale in "The Canterbury Tales"INN
  21. 31Leaves in a huffSTORMSOUT
  22. 33Greek letter representing elasticity in economicsETA
  23. 34PC "copy" shortcutCTRLC
  24. 36___TokTIK
  25. 37STEM part: Abbr.SCI
  26. 39Go ballisticERUPT
  27. 40Big name in pasta sauceRAGU
  28. 41Pride soundROAR
  29. 47___ Marian (English folklore heroine)MAID
  30. 48It's on the up and upASCENT
  31. 49Fraud victim's filingCLAIM
  32. 50Perfumery unitOUNCE
  33. 51"And ... voilà!"THERE
  34. 52Comes to deserveEARNS
  35. 53Measure up to, as in competitionRIVAL
  36. 54Nickname for M.L.B.'s AngelsHALOS
  37. 58Feature of one's voice following a loud concert, sayRASP
  38. 59Potato discardsEYES
  39. 61Farm femaleSOW
  40. 62It ends in septembreETE
  41. 63Singer Lana Del ___REY

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Mentions by username, on social media — Answer: TAGS. Hint: These are what you do when you call someone’s attention to a post by linking their account. 📣
  2. 5. High range — Answer: TREBLE. Hint: In music, this refers to the higher-pitched register rather than the bass. 🎵
  3. 11. Hits up on Insta, say — Answer: DMS. Hint: Think of the private messages you send on a social-media app. 💬
  4. 14. ___ vez (again, in Spanish) — Answer: OTRA. Hint: This Spanish phrase means doing something one more time. 🔁
  5. 15. Torment — Answer: HARROW. Hint: To torment someone is to put them through severe distress. 😣
  6. 16. On the sea, it's akin to "Sí" — Answer: AYE. Hint: A sailor’s cheerful way to agree at sea mirrors the Spanish word for “yes.” ⚓
  7. 17. Where Docs and Sheets are stored — Answer: GOOGLEDRIVE. Hint: Think of the cloud-based home for Google’s documents and spreadsheets ☁️
  8. 19. Jordan joined it in 1984, for short — Answer: NBA. Hint: Think of the professional basketball league Michael Jordan entered in 1984 🏀
  9. 20. Pal — Answer: AMIGO. Hint: Think of the Spanish word you might use for a buddy. 🙂
  10. 21. Only number that appears twice in the Fibonacci sequence — Answer: ONE. Hint: Look for the simplest counting value that appears again in the classic Fibonacci pattern. 🔢
  11. 22. Rip-off — Answer: SCAM. Hint: A dishonest scheme designed to take your money. 💸
  12. 23. Measurements of Wi-Fi performance — Answer: NETWORKSPEEDS. Hint: They tell you how quickly data travels through your wireless connection 📶
  13. 27. Didn't have a match in Go Fish, say — Answer: DREW. Hint: This past-tense verb describes ending evenly, with no winner. 🤝
  14. 28. Feeling little to no amorous attraction, in L.G.B.T.Q.+ lingo — Answer: ARO. Hint: This identity describes someone who experiences little or no romantic attraction. 🏳️‍🌈
  15. 29. Identity prefix — Answer: CIS. Hint: A prefix describing a gender identity that aligns with the sex assigned at birth. 🧩
  16. 32. Baldwin with a record 17 appearances as "Saturday Night Live" host — Answer: ALEC. Hint: Think of the Baldwin brother who became a frequent face on SNL’s hosting stage. 🎭
  17. 35. Unwanted divisions — Answer: RIFTS. Hint: Think of cracks or splits that create separation where unity was hoped for. 🪨
  18. 38. Web volume measured in hits ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 49- and 61-Across — Answer: INTERNETTRAFFIC. Hint: Think of the online flow that rises when lots of people visit websites. 🌐
  19. 42. 2024 film that won Best Picture — Answer: ANORA. Hint: This Sean Baker drama follows a Brooklyn dancer whose whirlwind romance takes an unexpected turn. 🎬
  20. 43. Boba tea flavor — Answer: TARO. Hint: Think of the creamy, mildly nutty purple root often blended into milk tea. 🧋
  21. 44. Word with run or resort — Answer: SKI. Hint: Think snowy slopes: this word can precede both “run” and “resort.” ⛷️
  22. 45. Throw, for instance — Answer: RUG. Hint: Think of a small, cozy floor covering that can add warmth and style to a room. 🏠
  23. 46. Buddhist leader — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual teacher is closely associated with Tibetan Buddhism and compassion. 🧘
  24. 49. Major consequence of a virus, perhaps — Answer: COMPUTERCRASH. Hint: A digital system may suffer this after malware strikes. 💻
  25. 55. Extreme craving — Answer: LUST. Hint: A powerful desire that can overwhelm your better judgment. 🔥
  26. 56. "OK," in Osaka — Answer: HAI. Hint: A casual Japanese way to say “yes” or “all right.” 👍
  27. 57. "Like ___!" ("Whatever!") — Answer: ICARE. Hint: Think of a sarcastic way to say that something matters when it clearly doesn’t. 🙃
  28. 60. "Sorry, it's ___ from me" — Answer: ANO. Hint: This phrase gently declines the proposal. 🙅
  29. 61. Cause of some slow data transfers — Answer: SERVERDELAY. Hint: Transfers may crawl when the computer handling your request is taking its time 🐢
  30. 64. Highly monitored area, for short — Answer: ICU. Hint: Think of the hospital unit where critically ill patients are watched around the clock. 🏥
  31. 65. Flowery — Answer: ORNATE. Hint: A design packed with decorative detail might be described this way. 🎨
  32. 66. Affinity for something, so to speak — Answer: NOSE. Hint: Think of a knack for sniffing out opportunities or details. 👃
  33. 67. Home of Emanuel Leutze's "Washington Crossing the Delaware," with "the" — Answer: MET. Hint: Think of New York’s iconic art museum, commonly introduced with a definite article. 🖼️
  34. 68. Snipes of "White Men Can't Jump" — Answer: WESLEY. Hint: It’s the first name of the actor who played Sidney Deane in the basketball comedy 🏀
  35. 69. Baking amts. — Answer: TSPS. Hint: These are tiny spoonful measurements often called for in recipes. 🥄

Down

  1. 1. Party wrap — Answer: TOGA. Hint: Picture the simple draped garment you might wear to an ancient Roman bash. 🏛️
  2. 2. Bit of chemistry — Answer: ATOM. Hint: A tiny unit that makes up everything around you ⚛️
  3. 3. Bad thing to pull while running — Answer: GROIN. Hint: A painful muscle injury that can suddenly sideline a jogger. 🏃
  4. 4. Failed under pressure, in a way — Answer: SAGGED. Hint: Lost its firmness or support when the strain became too much. 🫠
  5. 5. Hot French beverage — Answer: THE. Hint: Think of the warm drink a French speaker might order at a café. ☕
  6. 6. "Sick, dude!" — Answer: RAD. Hint: A casual slang term for something impressively cool, dude! 🤙
  7. 7. What a bug may cause — Answer: ERROR. Hint: A tiny software glitch can lead to this unexpected problem. 🐞
  8. 8. Cusp — Answer: BRINK. Hint: Think of the very edge of a moment or place, right before a change. ⏳
  9. 9. Is gaga for — Answer: LOVES. Hint: Shows intense affection or enthusiasm for someone or something. ❤️
  10. 10. Farm female — Answer: EWE. Hint: Picture the woolly farm animal that gives birth to lambs. 🐑
  11. 11. "Battles" of those busting moves — Answer: DANCEOFFS. Hint: These are friendly showdowns where dancers trade their flashiest moves. 💃
  12. 12. "I messed up" — Answer: MYBAD. Hint: A casual way to admit you made a mistake. 😅
  13. 13. Lines in mines — Answer: SEAMS. Hint: These underground layers of coal or ore are what the clue is pointing to. ⛏️
  14. 18. Tolkien fantasy series inits. — Answer: LOTR. Hint: Think of the initials for Tolkien’s epic Middle-earth saga featuring Frodo and the One Ring. 🧙
  15. 22. Little flourish on a letter — Answer: SERIF. Hint: Think of the tiny decorative stroke that gives printed letters a classic finishing touch. ✒️
  16. 24. Break off gradually — Answer: WEAN. Hint: Gently help someone become independent from a habit or dependence over time 🐣
  17. 25. Barn nestling — Answer: OWLET. Hint: This tiny nighttime bird might be tucked away in a farm building’s rafters. 🦉
  18. 26. Lawyer's aide, informally — Answer: PARA. Hint: Think of the casual shorthand for a legal assistant in a law office. ⚖️
  19. 29. Org. in the Jack Ryan movies — Answer: CIA. Hint: Think of the U.S. intelligence organization where this famous spy hero works on screen. 🕵️
  20. 30. Tabard ___, locale in "The Canterbury Tales" — Answer: INN. Hint: Think of the place where Chaucer’s travelers stop for food, drink, and a bed 🛏️
  21. 31. Leaves in a huff — Answer: STORMSOUT. Hint: Departs angrily, perhaps slamming the door behind them. 😤
  22. 33. Greek letter representing elasticity in economics — Answer: ETA. Hint: Think of the Greek symbol economists use to measure how strongly one quantity responds to another. 📈
  23. 34. PC "copy" shortcut — Answer: CTRLC. Hint: Use the familiar keyboard command for duplicating selected text on a PC. 🖥️
  24. 36. ___Tok — Answer: TIK. Hint: It’s the short prefix that completes the name of the viral video-sharing app. 📱
  25. 37. STEM part: Abbr. — Answer: SCI. Hint: It’s the abbreviation for the science component of STEM. 🔬
  26. 39. Go ballistic — Answer: ERUPT. Hint: Think of what a volcano—or a furious person—might suddenly do! 🌋
  27. 40. Big name in pasta sauce — Answer: RAGU. Hint: Think of a familiar jarred sauce brand often spotted beside the noodles 🍝
  28. 41. Pride sound — Answer: ROAR. Hint: A lion’s mighty vocalization can be heard across the savanna. 🦁
  29. 47. ___ Marian (English folklore heroine) — Answer: MAID. Hint: Think of Robin Hood’s beloved, often paired with his name in legend. 🏹
  30. 48. It's on the up and up — Answer: ASCENT. Hint: Think of a steady climb or upward movement. 📈
  31. 49. Fraud victim's filing — Answer: CLAIM. Hint: It’s the paperwork a fraud victim submits to request compensation. 📝
  32. 50. Perfumery unit — Answer: OUNCE. Hint: Think of the familiar small liquid measure used to quantify a bottle of fragrance. 🧴
  33. 51. "And ... voilà!" — Answer: THERE. Hint: A tiny word meaning “in that place” completes the familiar flourish. ✨
  34. 52. Comes to deserve — Answer: EARNS. Hint: Gains something through effort or merit 🏆
  35. 53. Measure up to, as in competition — Answer: RIVAL. Hint: Be an equal match for someone in a contest. 🏆
  36. 54. Nickname for M.L.B.'s Angels — Answer: HALOS. Hint: Think of the glowing rings often drawn above an angel’s head. 😇
  37. 58. Feature of one's voice following a loud concert, say — Answer: RASP. Hint: It’s the rough, scratchy quality your voice may develop after too much singing. 🎤
  38. 59. Potato discards — Answer: EYES. Hint: These are the little spots you might cut away before peeling a spud. 🥔
  39. 61. Farm female — Answer: SOW. Hint: On the farm, this is the term for a female pig 🐖
  40. 62. It ends in septembre — Answer: ETE. Hint: Think of the warm season that says goodbye when September arrives. 🍂
  41. 63. Singer Lana Del ___ — Answer: REY. Hint: Think of the dreamy-voiced singer behind “Video Games.” 🎤

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Across

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1Mentions by username, on social mediaTAGS
5High rangeTREBLE
11Hits up on Insta, sayDMS
14___ vez (again, in Spanish)OTRA
15TormentHARROW
16On the sea, it's akin to "Sí"AYE
17Where Docs and Sheets are storedGOOGLEDRIVE
19Jordan joined it in 1984, for shortNBA
20PalAMIGO
21Only number that appears twice in the Fibonacci sequenceONE
22Rip-offSCAM
23Measurements of Wi-Fi performanceNETWORKSPEEDS
27Didn't have a match in Go Fish, sayDREW
28Feeling little to no amorous attraction, in L.G.B.T.Q.+ lingoARO
29Identity prefixCIS
32Baldwin with a record 17 appearances as "Saturday Night Live" hostALEC
35Unwanted divisionsRIFTS
38Web volume measured in hits ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 49- and 61-AcrossINTERNETTRAFFIC
422024 film that won Best PictureANORA
43Boba tea flavorTARO
44Word with run or resortSKI
45Throw, for instanceRUG
46Buddhist leaderLAMA
49Major consequence of a virus, perhapsCOMPUTERCRASH
55Extreme cravingLUST
56"OK," in OsakaHAI
57"Like ___!" ("Whatever!")ICARE
60"Sorry, it's ___ from me"ANO
61Cause of some slow data transfersSERVERDELAY
64Highly monitored area, for shortICU
65FloweryORNATE
66Affinity for something, so to speakNOSE
67Home of Emanuel Leutze's "Washington Crossing the Delaware," with "the"MET
68Snipes of "White Men Can't Jump"WESLEY
69Baking amts.TSPS

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#ClueAnswer
1Party wrapTOGA
2Bit of chemistryATOM
3Bad thing to pull while runningGROIN
4Failed under pressure, in a waySAGGED
5Hot French beverageTHE
6"Sick, dude!"RAD
7What a bug may causeERROR
8CuspBRINK
9Is gaga forLOVES
10Farm femaleEWE
11"Battles" of those busting movesDANCEOFFS
12"I messed up"MYBAD
13Lines in minesSEAMS
18Tolkien fantasy series inits.LOTR
22Little flourish on a letterSERIF
24Break off graduallyWEAN
25Barn nestlingOWLET
26Lawyer's aide, informallyPARA
29Org. in the Jack Ryan moviesCIA
30Tabard ___, locale in "The Canterbury Tales"INN
31Leaves in a huffSTORMSOUT
33Greek letter representing elasticity in economicsETA
34PC "copy" shortcutCTRLC
36___TokTIK
37STEM part: Abbr.SCI
39Go ballisticERUPT
40Big name in pasta sauceRAGU
41Pride soundROAR
47___ Marian (English folklore heroine)MAID
48It's on the up and upASCENT
49Fraud victim's filingCLAIM
50Perfumery unitOUNCE
51"And ... voilà!"THERE
52Comes to deserveEARNS
53Measure up to, as in competitionRIVAL
54Nickname for M.L.B.'s AngelsHALOS
58Feature of one's voice following a loud concert, sayRASP
59Potato discardsEYES
61Farm femaleSOW
62It ends in septembreETE
63Singer Lana Del ___REY

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TuesdayEasyA little more wordplay
WednesdayMediumThemes get more inventive
ThursdayTrickyRebus puzzles and gimmicks appear
FridayHardThemeless, wide-open grids
SaturdayHardestThe toughest cluing of the week
SundayMedium–hardLarge 21×21 themed puzzle

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