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By Killian Olson

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  1. 1Take a quick turnZAG
  2. 4Sound from a monitorBEEP
  3. 8One who's definitely not being invited to the partyPARIAH
  4. 14Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V.IMO
  5. 15Fried side dish with catfish, perhapsOKRA
  6. 16Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercialsRICOLA
  7. 17Mafia members, e.g.LOBSTERS
  8. 19Gave a talking to?ORATED
  9. 20Tiptoed, sayCREPT
  10. 21BamboozleSTUMP
  11. 23Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.AVE
  12. 24MessengerHERALD
  13. 26Alimony recipients, sayESPOUSES
  14. 28Boil ... or a sign of boilingSTEAM
  15. 30Important travel info, in briefETDS
  16. 31Dessert often eaten before the ides of MarchPIE
  17. 33Hold upSTALL
  18. 35"Light" weaponSABER
  19. 39Verbalized shiversBRRS
  20. 41Drinks at a pubAXLES
  21. 43Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafelFAVA
  22. 44___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 OlympicsJAKOB
  23. 46Teary-eyed expressionIMSAD
  24. 48In need of training, sayNEW
  25. 49Collect over and over, as resources in a video gameFARM
  26. 51Pass, as time doing somethingSPEND
  27. 5311th of a noted 12AQUARIUM
  28. 57Was especially wintrySNOWED
  29. 60Part of a sliderBUN
  30. 61___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an EmmyROMAN
  31. 63"It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David ThoreauSOARE
  32. 64Smallest member of the genus LynxBOBCAT
  33. 66Evaluating, as an opponent ... or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the gridSIZINGUP
  34. 68Uncommon color on the red carpetORANGE
  35. 69Draw together, as browsKNIT
  36. 70Decline cookies, say, with "out"OPT
  37. 71Soaked up the sunTANNED
  38. 72___ Pictures (media giant)SONY
  39. 73Last term in a math lecture series?NTH

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  1. 10ZILCH
  2. 2Love of BolognaAMORE
  3. 3Fly off the handleGOBERSERK
  4. 4They might have depositsBOTTLES
  5. 5Pull (out), as a narrow victoryEKE
  6. 6Makes an oopsieERRS
  7. 7Sticky stuffPASTE
  8. 8Query for Claude, e.g.PROMPT
  9. 9Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jackAIRPODS
  10. 10Record label owned by 72-AcrossRCA
  11. 11Littlest bitsIOTAS
  12. 12Motrin alternativeALEVE
  13. 13Epitome of a hot placeHADES
  14. 18Reacted to a bad taste, perhapsSPAT
  15. 22Like a bike without wheelsUSELESS
  16. 25"Gold" of the 21st centuryDATA
  17. 27Org. focused on cloud security?USAF
  18. 29Five stars on a scale, typicallyMAXIMUM
  19. 31Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for shortPBJ
  20. 32Apt name for an investorIRA
  21. 34A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in briefLLM
  22. 36Something to jump onBANDWAGON
  23. 37Many a sleepless nightEVE
  24. 38Untapped, as talentRAW
  25. 40Casual gaming site?SOFA
  26. 42Drains the life out ofSAPS
  27. 45Overwhelming streamBARRAGE
  28. 47CompactnessDENSITY
  29. 50Ran amokRIOTED
  30. 52Lunchtime, sayNOON
  31. 53Monastic superiorABBOT
  32. 54Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world"QUORA
  33. 55Allow to post on a forum again, e.g.UNBAN
  34. 56Uses caution while in public during flu season, sayMASKS
  35. 58Go off with a bangERUPT
  36. 59Consideration when divingDEPTH
  37. 62El ___NINO
  38. 65Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reportingCNN
  39. 67Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informallyZIN

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Take a quick turn — Answer: ZAG. Hint: Make a sudden change in direction, like a quick move to the side. ↪️
  2. 4. Sound from a monitor — Answer: BEEP. Hint: A short electronic chirp often signals that a device has noticed something. 🔔
  3. 8. One who's definitely not being invited to the party — Answer: PARIAH. Hint: Think of a social outcast whom everyone is deliberately leaving off the guest list. 🚫
  4. 14. Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V. — Answer: IMO. Hint: These initials signal that the following thought is purely personal. 💭
  5. 15. Fried side dish with catfish, perhaps — Answer: OKRA. Hint: Think of a Southern vegetable side that gets wonderfully crisp in a skillet alongside catfish. 🍽️
  6. 16. Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials — Answer: RICOLA. Hint: This soothing lozenge brand is famous for its unmistakable Alpine-style musical call. 🎶
  7. 17. Mafia members, e.g. — Answer: LOBSTERS. Hint: Think of hard-shelled ocean dwellers known for powerful claws and upscale dinners. 🌊
  8. 19. Gave a talking to? — Answer: ORATED. Hint: Think of someone delivering a speech, perhaps with a stern tone. 🎙️
  9. 20. Tiptoed, say — Answer: CREPT. Hint: Moved quietly and carefully, perhaps to avoid waking someone 🥷
  10. 21. Bamboozle — Answer: STUMP. Hint: Leave someone completely puzzled and unable to figure things out. 🤔
  11. 23. Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr. — Answer: AVE. Hint: Think of Chicago’s famous street named for a Great Lakes state, written in abbreviated form. 🏙️
  12. 24. Messenger — Answer: HERALD. Hint: A town crier might serve as one 📣
  13. 26. Alimony recipients, say — Answer: ESPOUSES. Hint: Think of former married partners receiving support payments. 💰
  14. 28. Boil ... or a sign of boiling — Answer: STEAM. Hint: Think of what rises from a bubbling pot and can also be used to cook food. 🍲
  15. 30. Important travel info, in brief — Answer: ETDS. Hint: These brief initials tell you when a journey is expected to leave. ✈️
  16. 31. Dessert often eaten before the ides of March — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of a classic baked dessert whose special day falls just before the ides of March. 🍰
  17. 33. Hold up — Answer: STALL. Hint: Think of what a stalled engine does to your journey. 🚗
  18. 35. "Light" weapon — Answer: SABER. Hint: Think of the glowing sword wielded by Jedi in space adventures. ⚔️
  19. 39. Verbalized shivers — Answer: BRRS. Hint: Think of the chilly sound someone makes while trembling. 🥶
  20. 41. Drinks at a pub — Answer: AXLES. Hint: Picture a pub order that also sounds at home in a garage. 🍻
  21. 43. Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel — Answer: FAVA. Hint: This legume gives traditional Egyptian falafel its creamy center. 🫘
  22. 44. ___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics — Answer: JAKOB. Hint: Think of the Norwegian distance-running star who struck Olympic gold twice. 🥇
  23. 46. Teary-eyed expression — Answer: IMSAD. Hint: A simple way to describe feeling blue or close to tears 😢
  24. 48. In need of training, say — Answer: NEW. Hint: A rookie or beginner might be described this way. 🐣
  25. 49. Collect over and over, as resources in a video game — Answer: FARM. Hint: Repeatedly gather supplies in a game to build up your stockpile. 🎮
  26. 51. Pass, as time doing something — Answer: SPEND. Hint: Use this verb when you devote time to an activity. ⏳
  27. 53. 11th of a noted 12 — Answer: AQUARIUM. Hint: Think of a place where colorful swimmers glide behind glass. 🐠
  28. 57. Was especially wintry — Answer: SNOWED. Hint: Describes something buried beneath an especially heavy blanket of white flakes. ❄️
  29. 60. Part of a slider — Answer: BUN. Hint: This soft bread holds the patty and toppings together in a tiny sandwich. 🍔
  30. 61. ___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an Emmy — Answer: ROMAN. Hint: Think of the mischievous, sharp-tongued youngest Roy sibling played by Kieran Culkin 📺
  31. 63. "It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David Thoreau — Answer: SOARE. Hint: Use Thoreau’s brief comparison to say the ants share this quality as well. 🐜
  32. 64. Smallest member of the genus Lynx — Answer: BOBCAT. Hint: Think of the small wild cat famous for its stubby tail and tufted ears 🐾
  33. 66. Evaluating, as an opponent ... or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid — Answer: SIZINGUP. Hint: Think of what you do when judging a rival—and when making entries fit the grid. 🧩
  34. 68. Uncommon color on the red carpet — Answer: ORANGE. Hint: Think of a vivid citrus shade that stands out among classic Hollywood hues. 🍊
  35. 69. Draw together, as brows — Answer: KNIT. Hint: What your forehead may do when you’re puzzled or annoyed. 🤔
  36. 70. Decline cookies, say, with "out" — Answer: OPT. Hint: It means choosing not to participate, such as refusing website tracking 🍪
  37. 71. Soaked up the sun — Answer: TANNED. Hint: Got a golden glow from lounging outdoors ☀️
  38. 72. ___ Pictures (media giant) — Answer: SONY. Hint: This entertainment giant is also famous for electronics and gaming. 🎬
  39. 73. Last term in a math lecture series? — Answer: NTH. Hint: The finale of an endless sequence might be described this way. 🔢

Down

  1. 1. 0 — Answer: ZILCH. Hint: It means a complete absence of anything. 🚫
  2. 2. Love of Bologna — Answer: AMORE. Hint: Think of the Italian word for affection, fittingly linked to a city known for mortadella. ❤️
  3. 3. Fly off the handle — Answer: GOBERSERK. Hint: It means to suddenly become wildly angry and uncontrollable 😡
  4. 4. They might have deposits — Answer: BOTTLES. Hint: You may get a little refund for returning these to the store. ♻️
  5. 5. Pull (out), as a narrow victory — Answer: EKE. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to manage or obtain something with great effort. 💪
  6. 6. Makes an oopsie — Answer: ERRS. Hint: Makes a small mistake, perhaps by overlooking a detail. 🤦
  7. 7. Sticky stuff — Answer: PASTE. Hint: It helps paper pieces cling together. 🧴
  8. 8. Query for Claude, e.g. — Answer: PROMPT. Hint: It’s the question or instruction you give an AI to spark a response. 🤖
  9. 9. Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jack — Answer: AIRPODS. Hint: Think of Apple’s wireless earbuds introduced when the iPhone bid farewell to its headphone jack 🎧
  10. 10. Record label owned by 72-Across — Answer: RCA. Hint: Think of a classic three-letter record label once owned by a major electronics giant. 🎵
  11. 11. Littlest bits — Answer: IOTAS. Hint: Think of the tiniest amounts or smallest details. 🔍
  12. 12. Motrin alternative — Answer: ALEVE. Hint: Think of another familiar over-the-counter pain reliever brand. 💊
  13. 13. Epitome of a hot place — Answer: HADES. Hint: Think of the fiery underworld in Greek mythology. 🔥
  14. 18. Reacted to a bad taste, perhaps — Answer: SPAT. Hint: Think of what your mouth might do after tasting something awful. 🤢
  15. 22. Like a bike without wheels — Answer: USELESS. Hint: Without its essential parts, this ride won’t get you anywhere 🚲
  16. 25. "Gold" of the 21st century — Answer: DATA. Hint: This valuable modern resource fuels algorithms, businesses, and big decisions more than any glittering metal. 📊
  17. 27. Org. focused on cloud security? — Answer: USAF. Hint: This military organization keeps watch over the skies—and their security. ✈️
  18. 29. Five stars on a scale, typically — Answer: MAXIMUM. Hint: On a rating scale, this is the highest score you can give. ⭐
  19. 31. Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short — Answer: PBJ. Hint: This classic lunch combines nutty spread and fruity sweetness, with a texture that can have a little bite 🥪
  20. 32. Apt name for an investor — Answer: IRA. Hint: Think of a retirement account whose name sounds especially fitting for someone who puts money to work. 💰
  21. 34. A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in brief — Answer: LLM. Hint: This brief term names an AI model trained on vast amounts of written language. 🤖
  22. 36. Something to jump on — Answer: BANDWAGON. Hint: It’s the popular movement everyone wants to join once it starts rolling. 🎉
  23. 37. Many a sleepless night — Answer: EVE. Hint: Think of the night before a big event or holiday. 🌙
  24. 38. Untapped, as talent — Answer: RAW. Hint: Not yet developed or put to use, like hidden potential. 🌱
  25. 40. Casual gaming site? — Answer: SOFA. Hint: Think of the comfy place where laid-back gaming happens at home. 🛋️
  26. 42. Drains the life out of — Answer: SAPS. Hint: Leaves someone feeling completely exhausted and weak. 🔋
  27. 45. Overwhelming stream — Answer: BARRAGE. Hint: Think of a relentless flood of words, questions, or attacks coming all at once. 🌊
  28. 47. Compactness — Answer: DENSITY. Hint: Think of how much material is packed into a given space 📦
  29. 50. Ran amok — Answer: RIOTED. Hint: Went wildly out of control in a burst of chaos. 🤯
  30. 52. Lunchtime, say — Answer: NOON. Hint: Think of the middle of the day when lunch often happens. ☀️
  31. 53. Monastic superior — Answer: ABBOT. Hint: This religious leader oversees a monastery and its community. 🕊️
  32. 54. Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world" — Answer: QUORA. Hint: Think of the question-and-answer site where people share knowledge and seek insights from one another. 💡
  33. 55. Allow to post on a forum again, e.g. — Answer: UNBAN. Hint: Restore someone’s posting privileges after a digital timeout. 🔓
  34. 56. Uses caution while in public during flu season, say — Answer: MASKS. Hint: Takes extra precautions around others when germs are circulating. 😷
  35. 58. Go off with a bang — Answer: ERUPT. Hint: Think of what a volcano might suddenly do when pressure wins. 🌋
  36. 59. Consideration when diving — Answer: DEPTH. Hint: Keep an eye on how far below the surface you go. 🤿
  37. 62. El ___ — Answer: NINO. Hint: This Spanish phrase names a periodic warming of Pacific waters that can disrupt weather worldwide. 🌊
  38. 65. Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reporting — Answer: CNN. Hint: Think of the pioneering news network that made round-the-clock television reporting its signature. 📺
  39. 67. Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informally — Answer: ZIN. Hint: Think of the popular grape behind the blush-colored wine often ordered as a sweeter “white.” 🍷

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Across

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1Take a quick turnZAG
4Sound from a monitorBEEP
8One who's definitely not being invited to the partyPARIAH
14Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V.IMO
15Fried side dish with catfish, perhapsOKRA
16Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercialsRICOLA
17Mafia members, e.g.LOBSTERS
19Gave a talking to?ORATED
20Tiptoed, sayCREPT
21BamboozleSTUMP
23Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.AVE
24MessengerHERALD
26Alimony recipients, sayESPOUSES
28Boil ... or a sign of boilingSTEAM
30Important travel info, in briefETDS
31Dessert often eaten before the ides of MarchPIE
33Hold upSTALL
35"Light" weaponSABER
39Verbalized shiversBRRS
41Drinks at a pubAXLES
43Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafelFAVA
44___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 OlympicsJAKOB
46Teary-eyed expressionIMSAD
48In need of training, sayNEW
49Collect over and over, as resources in a video gameFARM
51Pass, as time doing somethingSPEND
5311th of a noted 12AQUARIUM
57Was especially wintrySNOWED
60Part of a sliderBUN
61___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an EmmyROMAN
63"It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David ThoreauSOARE
64Smallest member of the genus LynxBOBCAT
66Evaluating, as an opponent ... or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the gridSIZINGUP
68Uncommon color on the red carpetORANGE
69Draw together, as browsKNIT
70Decline cookies, say, with "out"OPT
71Soaked up the sunTANNED
72___ Pictures (media giant)SONY
73Last term in a math lecture series?NTH

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10ZILCH
2Love of BolognaAMORE
3Fly off the handleGOBERSERK
4They might have depositsBOTTLES
5Pull (out), as a narrow victoryEKE
6Makes an oopsieERRS
7Sticky stuffPASTE
8Query for Claude, e.g.PROMPT
9Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jackAIRPODS
10Record label owned by 72-AcrossRCA
11Littlest bitsIOTAS
12Motrin alternativeALEVE
13Epitome of a hot placeHADES
18Reacted to a bad taste, perhapsSPAT
22Like a bike without wheelsUSELESS
25"Gold" of the 21st centuryDATA
27Org. focused on cloud security?USAF
29Five stars on a scale, typicallyMAXIMUM
31Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for shortPBJ
32Apt name for an investorIRA
34A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in briefLLM
36Something to jump onBANDWAGON
37Many a sleepless nightEVE
38Untapped, as talentRAW
40Casual gaming site?SOFA
42Drains the life out ofSAPS
45Overwhelming streamBARRAGE
47CompactnessDENSITY
50Ran amokRIOTED
52Lunchtime, sayNOON
53Monastic superiorABBOT
54Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world"QUORA
55Allow to post on a forum again, e.g.UNBAN
56Uses caution while in public during flu season, sayMASKS
58Go off with a bangERUPT
59Consideration when divingDEPTH
62El ___NINO
65Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reportingCNN
67Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informallyZIN

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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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