Took a certain medical pic of
Crossword Answer — July 26, 2026
A doctor might do this to see what’s happening inside a patient’s body 🩻
Premier Crossword
Sunday, July 26, 2026
By Frank A. Longo
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Premier Crossword Clues
Across
- 79Renovate
- 101Fruit stone
- 110Just got by
- 111Transferrals
- 119Bits of sand
Down
- 5Lug
- 18Icy rain
- 24Dads
- 32Marries
- 38Arm bone
- 53Hoarders
- 67Oracle
- 80Prohibit
- 101Abdul of pop
- 102Lobbying gp.
- 105“Farewell!”
- 106Inferior
- 110Fix
- 112Chill (out)
- 114“Shucks!"
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Excitement — Answer: ZEST. Hint: Think of the lively enthusiasm that makes an experience feel extra spirited. ⚡
- 5. Excitement — Answer: HOOPLA. Hint: A lively burst of fuss and fanfare captures this word’s meaning 🎉
- 11. Windy City daily paper — Answer: TRIB. Hint: Chicago’s longtime newspaper is known by a famously clipped nickname 📰
- 15. Nile slitherers — Answer: ASPS. Hint: Think of venomous snakes associated with Egypt’s famous river 🐍
- 19. First-aid gel — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the soothing plant gel often used on sunburns and minor skin irritation 🌿
- 20. Moonwalker Buzz — Answer: ALDRIN. Hint: Think of the Apollo 11 astronaut who followed Armstrong onto the lunar surface. 🌙
- 21. Element such as boron or silicon — Answer: SEMIMETAL. Hint: Think of an element whose properties fall between those of a metal and a nonmetal. ⚗️
- 23. Traditional Christmas dessert [suspect #1] — Answer: PLUMPUDDING. Hint: A rich, steamed holiday dessert that has been lighting up Christmas tables for generations 🍮
- 25. Intricately detailed — Answer: ELABORATE. Hint: Think of something richly detailed and carefully developed rather than simple or plain. 🧩
- 26. Letter-writing friend — Answer: PENPAL. Hint: A buddy you keep in touch with through handwritten notes or messages. ✉️
- 27. Speedy plane — Answer: JET. Hint: Think of a sleek aircraft built for fast travel through the sky. ✈️
- 28. Sacha Baron Cohen character — Answer: ALIG. Hint: Think of the swaggering faux-gangsta interviewer from Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy universe. 🎤
- 29. Bus line, e.g. — Answer: ROUTE. Hint: It’s the path a bus follows from one stop to another. 🚌
- 30. Mountains in Chile — Answer: ANDES. Hint: These famous South American peaks stretch along Chile’s eastern edge. ⛰️
- 31. Chic, in the ’60s — Answer: MOD. Hint: Think of the sleek, youth-driven style that defined Swinging London. 🕶️
- 32. Carroll character who’s late [suspect #2] — Answer: WHITERABBIT. Hint: Think of the harried Wonderland messenger who is forever checking the clock. 🐇
- 34. Little lie — Answer: FIB. Hint: A small, harmless untruth might be called this. 🤫
- 35. Money in Mexico — Answer: PESO. Hint: It’s the basic unit of currency used south of the border. 💵
- 36. Bullring yell — Answer: OLE. Hint: A spirited cheer you might hear during a Spanish matador’s performance! 🐂
- 37. Grain in a parable of Jesus [suspect #3] — Answer: MUSTARDSEED. Hint: Think of the tiny seed Jesus used to illustrate how great things can grow from humble beginnings 🌱
- 43. Once doubled — Answer: TWICE. Hint: It describes something happening two times instead of one. 🔁
- 46. Research site — Answer: LAB. Hint: A place where experiments and white coats tend to hang out 🧪
- 49. “Greetings, emperor!” — Answer: ALLHAIL. Hint: A regal greeting fit for addressing the highest ruler 👑
- 50. Undertaking — Answer: TASK. Hint: A job or piece of work you take on 📋
- 52. Seoul soldier — Answer: ROK. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for a soldier serving in South Korea’s armed forces. 🪖
- 53. Kingly sport on horseback — Answer: POLO. Hint: Think of the elegant team game played on horseback and favored by royalty. 🐎
- 54. Precipitates in winter — Answer: SNOWS. Hint: Falls from wintry clouds in soft white flakes ❄️
- 55. Mystery solvers’ cries — Answer: AHAS. Hint: What you exclaim when a tricky case suddenly makes sense. 💡
- 57. Take by twisting violently [weapon #1] — Answer: WRENCHAWAY. Hint: Imagine seizing something with a rough, twisting pull. 💪
- 60. “Farewell!” — Answer: TATA. Hint: A casual goodbye you might say with a wave. 👋
- 61. Impediment — Answer: SNAG. Hint: A minor obstacle or unexpected problem might cause one of these. 🧩
- 62. Nonclerical — Answer: LAIC. Hint: Think of someone outside the clergy rather than a priest or minister. 🙂
- 63. Trial break — Answer: RECESS. Hint: A courtroom pause gives everyone a moment to step away from the case. ⚖️
- 64. The Giants’ stadium until 1999 [weapon #2] — Answer: CANDLESTICKPARK. Hint: Think of the San Francisco Giants’ former home, named after a household item and a public green space. ⚾
- 68. Ginger snap, e.g. — Answer: COOKIE. Hint: It’s a crisp, sweet baked treat often enjoyed with milk. 🍪
- 71. Astaire of dance — Answer: FRED. Hint: Think of the legendary Hollywood dancer famous for partnering with Ginger Rogers. 💃
- 72. Basil, sage or fennel — Answer: HERB. Hint: Each is an aromatic plant commonly used to add flavor in cooking 🌿
- 73. Interstate exit — Answer: RAMP. Hint: Look for the sloped roadway that lets cars leave the highway. 🛣️
- 77. Its rungs may be hempen [weapon #3] — Answer: ROPELADDER. Hint: Imagine a lightweight climbing tool with flexible steps, handy for scaling or boarding 🧗
- 79. Renovate — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give it another go by improving what’s already there 🔨
- 80. “Count” of the big band era — Answer: BASIE. Hint: Think of the legendary jazz bandleader whose name began with a noble title 🎷
- 81. Acted like — Answer: APED. Hint: Mimicked someone’s behavior, perhaps with a playful touch. 🐒
- 82. Sorento and Soul producer — Answer: KIA. Hint: This automaker gives both of these models their badges 🚗
- 83. Service costs — Answer: FEES. Hint: Think of the charges added for professional help or a provided service. 💸
- 85. Serving dish — Answer: PLATTER. Hint: A broad dish used to present food at the table 🍽️
- 87. Rival of AOL or Yahoo! — Answer: MSN. Hint: Think of a once-popular internet portal known for webmail and instant messaging. 🌐
- 88. Plastic for LPs and 45s — Answer: VINYL. Hint: Think of the classic record material that made music spin on turntables. 🎶
- 90. Where dishes may pile up [room #1] — Answer: KITCHENSINK. Hint: Think of the spot in a kitchen that often becomes a temporary dish parking lot. 🍽️
- 92. Bakery treat — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of a flaky-crusted pastry that can be sweet or savory. 🥧
- 93. Blissful locale — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Picture the paradise garden where everything first went right 🌿
- 95. “-- a Rebel” (1962 hit) — Answer: HES. Hint: Fill in the contraction that introduces the song’s rebellious subject. 🎵
- 96. Insert in a checked-out book [room #2] — Answer: LIBRARYCARD. Hint: It identifies who borrowed the book and may be tucked inside its pocket. 📚
- 101. Fruit stone — Answer: PIT. Hint: Think of the hard center hidden inside a peach or plum 🍑
- 102. Melonlike tropical fruit — Answer: PAPAW. Hint: This sweet tropical fruit has orange flesh and is often enjoyed fresh or blended into smoothies. 🍈
- 107. -- acid (fat compound) — Answer: OLEIC. Hint: Think of the heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acid abundant in olive oil. 🫒
- 108. Hula dancers swivel them — Answer: HIPS. Hint: Think of the body part that leads the side-to-side motion in a grass-skirt dance. 💃
- 109. Hanoi’s home, in brief — Answer: NAM. Hint: Think of the Southeast Asian nation where Hanoi is located, abbreviated in a familiar way. 🌏
- 110. Just got by — Answer: MADEDO. Hint: Managed with what was available, even if it wasn’t ideal. 🛠️
- 111. Transferrals — Answer: HANDOVERS. Hint: These are instances of passing something from one person or group to another. 🔄
- 113. Recliner, e.g. [room #3] — Answer: LOUNGECHAIR. Hint: It’s a comfy seat made for relaxing in the living room. 🛋️
- 115. “Rhoda” actress — Answer: ANNEMEARA. Hint: Think of the actress who was half of a beloved comedy duo with her husband. 🎭
- 116. Actress Brennan — Answer: EILEEN. Hint: Think of the actress who played Mrs. Peacock in the comedy-mystery film Clue. 🎬
- 117. Refined finds — Answer: ORES. Hint: These valuable rock deposits are mined before their metals are processed. ⛏️
- 118. Vetoing votes — Answer: NAYS. Hint: These are the votes cast in opposition rather than in favor. 🗳️
- 119. Bits of sand — Answer: GRIT. Hint: These tiny grains can make a shoe wonderfully annoying. 🏖️
- 120. Took a certain medical pic of — Answer: XRAYED. Hint: A doctor might do this to see what’s happening inside a patient’s body 🩻
- 121. Board game that is this puzzle’s theme — Answer: CLUE. Hint: Think of the classic mystery game where you deduce the culprit, room, and weapon. 🕵️
Down
- 1. Frank of musical satire — Answer: ZAPPA. Hint: Think of the famously unconventional musician who blended rock, jazz, and biting satire. 🎸
- 2. DeGeneres of TV talk — Answer: ELLEN. Hint: Think of the first name of the comedian who hosted a long-running daytime talk show. 📺
- 3. Ear stimulus — Answer: SOUND. Hint: Your ears notice this when someone speaks or music plays. 👂
- 4. City near Phoenix — Answer: TEMPE. Hint: Think of the college town home to Arizona State University near Phoenix. 🎓
- 5. Lug — Answer: HAUL. Hint: To carry or drag something heavy from one place to another 💪
- 6. Out-of-date — Answer: OLD. Hint: A vintage way to describe something no longer current 🕰️
- 7. Random bits of work — Answer: ODDJOBS. Hint: Think of assorted small tasks or chores that don’t fit neatly into one category 🛠️
- 8. Nosed around — Answer: PRIED. Hint: Looked into someone else’s business out of curiosity 🕵️
- 9. Dryer fluff — Answer: LINT. Hint: It’s the fuzzy debris you peel off the screen after running a load. 🧺
- 10. 2012 Best Director Lee — Answer: ANG. Hint: Think of the filmmaker who won Best Director for *Life of Pi*. 🎬
- 11. “Cats"-inspiring poet — Answer: TSELIOT. Hint: Think of the modernist poet whose whimsical feline verses inspired a famous musical. 🐱
- 12. Ignited again — Answer: RELIT. Hint: Set ablaze once more, as a campfire might be 🔥
- 13. Mental picture — Answer: IMAGE. Hint: It’s the visual impression you form in your mind when you imagine something. 🧠
- 14. Baby’s tie-on — Answer: BIB. Hint: A little one might wear this at mealtime to catch spills 🍼
- 15. Bacterium that needs oxygen — Answer: AEROBE. Hint: Think of a microorganism that thrives in the presence of oxygen. 🧫
- 16. Rusty of the 1980s Mets — Answer: STAUB. Hint: Think of the Mets slugger whose first name was also a nickname suggesting a reddish, weathered color. ⚾
- 17. Singer LaBelle — Answer: PATTI. Hint: Think of the legendary powerhouse vocalist known as the Godmother of Soul 🎤
- 18. Icy rain — Answer: SLEET. Hint: Frozen precipitation that bounces off the pavement on a wintry day ❄️
- 22. Team esteem — Answer: MORALE. Hint: It’s the shared team spirit that keeps everyone motivated and moving forward. 💪
- 24. Dads — Answer: PAS. Hint: They’re the male parents in a family. 👨👧👦
- 28. Sighs of relief — Answer: AHS. Hint: What you might say when the stressful part is finally over 😮💨
- 31. Interior part of a country — Answer: MIDLAND. Hint: Think of the central region of a country, far from its coastal edges 🗺️
- 32. Marries — Answer: WEDS. Hint: Ties the knot in a simple present-tense verb. 💍
- 33. Crustacean of rugged coasts — Answer: ROCKCRAB. Hint: This shore-dwelling claw-bearer thrives among wave-battered stones. 🦀
- 34. Thu.-Sat. link — Answer: FRI. Hint: The weekday nestled between Thursday and Saturday is your bridge here 🗓️
- 35. Pod items — Answer: PEAS. Hint: These tiny green treasures grow together in a snug natural container. 🫛
- 37. Sail holder — Answer: MAST. Hint: Look up to the sturdy vertical support that keeps a sail in place ⛵
- 38. Arm bone — Answer: ULNA. Hint: This forearm bone runs alongside the radius, closer to your pinky 🤚
- 39. Coin-op hole — Answer: SLOT. Hint: The opening where you feed a coin into an arcade machine is your target. 🕹️
- 40. Hit with a ruler, say — Answer: THWACKED. Hint: A playful word for getting smacked by something flat and wooden 🪵
- 41. Smallish batteries — Answer: AAS. Hint: Think of the everyday cylindrical cells that power remotes and small toys. 🔋
- 42. Bric-a-brac display stand — Answer: ETAGERE. Hint: A fancy open shelving unit for showing off decorative treasures. 🪵
- 44. Destroyed — Answer: WRECKED. Hint: Left in ruins or badly damaged, like a building after a powerful storm 🏚️
- 45. Charged bit — Answer: ION. Hint: Think of a tiny particle that has gained or lost electrons and now carries an electric charge ⚡
- 46. Actor Rob — Answer: LOWE. Hint: This Hollywood actor starred in The West Wing and Parks and Recreation. 🎬
- 47. “How sad!” — Answer: ALAS. Hint: It’s a brief cry of sorrow or sympathy. 😢
- 48. Young guys — Answer: BOYS. Hint: A casual term for male children or youthful men 👦
- 51. “The Bridge on the River --” — Answer: KWAI. Hint: Think of the famous wartime film named for a river in Southeast Asia 🎬
- 53. Hoarders — Answer: PACKRATS. Hint: People who save nearly everything, even what others would toss 🐿️
- 56. Only four hours at work, perhaps — Answer: HALFDAY. Hint: A shortened work schedule might be described this way. 🕒
- 58. Least poor — Answer: RICHEST. Hint: Think of the person with the greatest fortune, not the smallest one. 💰
- 59. That woman — Answer: HER. Hint: A pronoun referring to a woman already mentioned 👩
- 61. More stealthy — Answer: SNEAKIER. Hint: Quieter and better at avoiding notice than before. 🥷
- 62. “Inc.” relative — Answer: LTD. Hint: Think of the abbreviation used for a company with limited liability, much like “Inc.” 🎯
- 65. Feel sickly — Answer: AIL. Hint: Feel under the weather, perhaps, with a touch of nausea 🤢
- 66. Feudal peon — Answer: SERF. Hint: Think of a medieval farmworker bound to the land and a lord. 🏰
- 67. Oracle — Answer: PROPHET. Hint: Think of someone believed to deliver divine messages or predict what’s to come 🔮
- 68. Squeeze (in) — Answer: CRAM. Hint: Fit something into a space that’s already too full 📦
- 69. “Clumsy me!” — Answer: OOPS. Hint: A sheepish exclamation after making a small mistake. 😅
- 70. Unbox, e.g. — Answer: OPEN. Hint: What you do to a package before seeing what’s inside 📦
- 74. -- Spumante — Answer: ASTI. Hint: This bubbly Italian wine is named for a city in Piedmont. 🍾
- 75. Countenance — Answer: MIEN. Hint: Think of the expression or appearance someone wears on their face. 🙂
- 76. Fringe benefit — Answer: PERK. Hint: It’s a little extra advantage that comes with the job. 🎁
- 78. Major racket — Answer: DIN. Hint: Think of the overwhelming noise made by a crowded, clamorous place. 🔊
- 79. Bridle part — Answer: REIN. Hint: It’s the strap a rider uses to guide a horse. 🐴
- 80. Prohibit — Answer: BAN. Hint: Put an official stop to something 🚫
- 84. Squeezed (out) — Answer: EKED. Hint: Think of making a limited supply last a little longer. ⏳
- 86. The, in Paris — Answer: LES. Hint: This French definite article is used before plural nouns. 🇫🇷
- 88. It merged with CBS in 2019 — Answer: VIACOM. Hint: Think of the entertainment giant that reunited with CBS in a major 2019 media merger. 🎬
- 89. Jumps toward — Answer: LEAPSAT. Hint: Think of springing through the air in someone’s direction. 🐸
- 91. Flue locale — Answer: CHIMNEY. Hint: A rooftop passage where smoke makes its getaway. 🏠
- 92. Lion families — Answer: PRIDES. Hint: Groups of lions are known by this collective name 🦁
- 94. “ER” roles — Answer: DRS. Hint: These medical professionals treat urgent cases in the emergency room. 🩺
- 96. “Mean Girls” actress Lindsay — Answer: LOHAN. Hint: This actress played Cady Heron in the teen comedy about high school cliques. 🎬
- 97. “Broad City” actress Glazer — Answer: ILANA. Hint: Think of the comedian who co-created and starred in this delightfully chaotic New York sitcom. 🎭
- 98. Comical violinist Jack — Answer: BENNY. Hint: It’s the first name of the comedian famous for joking about his violin skills. 🎻
- 99. “... got that?,” in the South — Answer: YHEAR. Hint: A Southern way to check whether someone is following you. 🙂
- 100. High-altitude clouds — Answer: CIRRI. Hint: These wispy, featherlike clouds drift high in the sky. ☁️
- 101. Abdul of pop — Answer: PAULA. Hint: This pop singer and choreographer later became a famous television talent-show judge. 🎤
- 102. Lobbying gp. — Answer: PAC. Hint: This political fundraising group works to influence lawmakers 🏛️
- 103. Like one-off committees — Answer: ADHOC. Hint: Think of groups formed for a particular task rather than a permanent role 🛠️
- 104. Oyster product — Answer: PEARL. Hint: This precious little treasure is created when an oyster coats an irritant over time. 🦪
- 105. “Farewell!” — Answer: ADIEU. Hint: A brief French goodbye said when parting ways. 👋
- 106. Inferior — Answer: WORSE. Hint: Not as good as the other option. 👎
- 109. Genre of some crime films — Answer: NOIR. Hint: Think of shadowy, morally murky crime stories with a distinctly dark atmosphere. 🎬
- 110. Fix — Answer: MEND. Hint: Patch up what’s broken and make it whole again 🧵
- 112. Chill (out) — Answer: VEG. Hint: Take it easy by lounging around and doing very little. 😌
- 113. “Superman” foe Luthor — Answer: LEX. Hint: Think of the bald genius whose schemes keep Superman busy. 🦹
- 114. “Shucks!" — Answer: GEE. Hint: A mild exclamation of surprise or frustration, often used instead of a stronger oath 😮
The answer to “Took a certain medical pic of” in the Premier crossword is XRAYED — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the Premier crossword on July 26, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 120-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Took a certain medical pic of” answer
XRAYED (6 letters)
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Why the answer is XRAYED
A doctor might do this to see what’s happening inside a patient’s body 🩻
When else has “Took a certain medical pic of” appeared?
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July 26, 2026 (this puzzle) → XRAYED. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
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- Flue locale → CHIMNEY
- Abdul of pop → PAULA
- Genre of some crime films → NOIR
- Fix → MEND
- “Superman” foe Luthor → LEX
- “Shucks!" → GEE
- Bits of sand → GRIT
- Board game that is this puzzle’s theme → CLUE
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What is the answer to “Took a certain medical pic of”?
The answer is XRAYED, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the Premier crossword on July 26, 2026.
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6 letters: XRAYED.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Premier crossword on July 26, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 120-Across.
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