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  1. 1Rapper Flo --RIDA
  2. 5ReplenishRENEW
  3. 10Many rented homes: Abbr.APTS
  4. 14Inscribed stone slabSTELE
  5. 19Part of DNAACID
  6. 20Justice KaganELENA
  7. 21Sandbox toyPAIL
  8. 22Like charged atomsIONIC
  9. 23Expert in “the Force”JEDIMASTER
  10. 25-- -ChineseINDO
  11. 26Spanish for “chicken”POLLO
  12. 27False: PrefixPSEUD
  13. 28Delegation sent abroad to promote exportsTRADEMISSION
  14. 31Pint or quartLIQUIDMEASURE
  15. 35Preminger and KlempererOTTOS
  16. 36Critical hosp. wardsICUS
  17. 37$$$ dispenserATM
  18. 38Grimy stuffDIRT
  19. 40Liberal-leaning sortLEFTIE
  20. 43Jamaican pop musicSKA
  21. 44Essential-oil extraction using hot vaporSTEAMDISTILLATION
  22. 48ShrewdASTUTE
  23. 50British lavLOO
  24. 51Honest- -- (genuine)TOGOD
  25. 52Pecan, e.g.NUT
  26. 53-- -do-wellNEER
  27. 55Many four-yr. degreesBAS
  28. 57Gear teethCOGS
  29. 60Actor in “The Fall” and “The Tourist”JAMIEDORNAN
  30. 65College transcript fig.GPA
  31. 67Defiant sortREBEL
  32. 71Brass or woodwind: Abbr.INSTR
  33. 72Deliver a note virtuallySENDEMAIL
  34. 74MacabreEERIE
  35. 75FetchGOGET
  36. 76Kong, e.g.APE
  37. 77Gem with a cut inspired by swirling flower petalsROSEDIAMOND
  38. 79Baseballer Clendenon or astronaut EiseleDONN
  39. 81PoppaDAD
  40. 82Hwy. intersectionsJCTS
  41. 83Osaka sashOBI
  42. 86Drama show lgth., oftenONEHR
  43. 89U. URL enderEDU
  44. 92Hilo hellosALOHAS
  45. 96Was a drifterWANDEREDAIMLESSLY
  46. 101Raw rockORE
  47. 102Mexican, e.g.LATINO
  48. 103“I really appreciate it!,” to textersTYVM
  49. 104“Ho-hum”MEH
  50. 105Classic comic JohnsonARTE
  51. 106Furrier John Jacob --ASTOR
  52. 108Asset of a kindly doctorBEDSIDEMANNER
  53. 112One-step or hesitation waltzRAGTIMEDANCE
  54. 115HankeringsURGES
  55. 116Insurer with a “spokesduck”AFLAC
  56. 117Ship’s wheelHELM
  57. 118Artistic blend ... or a literal feature of 10 long answers in this puzzle?MIXEDMEDIA
  58. 123U.S. patriot ThomasPAINE
  59. 124On the oceanASEA
  60. 125“-- a drink!”INEED
  61. 126Actor NeesonLIAM
  62. 127Horse gaitsTROTS
  63. 128Nest dwellerBIRD
  64. 129With sorrowSADLY
  65. 130Part of A.D.ANNO

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  1. 1British rule in old IndiaRAJ
  2. 2Winter chipping toolsICEPICKS
  3. 3Had zero effectDIDSQUAT
  4. 4FarewellsADIEUS
  5. 5Tally againREADD
  6. 6Lofty railsELS
  7. 7Tennis barrierNET
  8. 8Ethyl endingENE
  9. 9Toad’s bumpsWARTS
  10. 10BeekeepersAPIARISTS
  11. 11Gratify, as base instinctsPANDERTO
  12. 12Ebbing thingTIDE
  13. 13Replay effect, in briefSLOMO
  14. 14Nurses Earl Grey, saySIPSTEA
  15. 15Overly lenientTOOSOFT
  16. 16Join, as the serviceENLISTIN
  17. 17Pal of StitchLILO
  18. 18Inflation subj.ECON
  19. 24Singer Anita called the “Queen of Cantopop”MUI
  20. 29Designer GernreichRUDI
  21. 30“That’s good enough”ITLLDO
  22. 31Sister of Bart and MaggieLISA
  23. 32Old screen siren WestMAE
  24. 33And others, for shortETAL
  25. 34Arsenal stuffAMMO
  26. 39Stand-up comic NotaroTIG
  27. 41Debt memoIOU
  28. 42Doc checking tonsilsENT
  29. 44Turn the car in the direction ofSTEERTO
  30. 45Started a golf hole, with “off”TEED
  31. 46Act evillyDOBAD
  32. 47Pro record spinner who doesn’t travel a lot for gigsLOCALDJ
  33. 49ConsolidatedUNITED
  34. 54Country singer CashROSANNE
  35. 56“It’s the end of --”ANERA
  36. 58Very muchGREATLY
  37. 59Appear to be the caseSEEMSO
  38. 60“The -- is up!”JIG
  39. 61“I’ll take that as --”ANO
  40. 62Soup flavor enhancer, for shortMSG
  41. 63Agent, in briefREP
  42. 64LA-to-IN dir.NNE
  43. 65Helium, e.g.GAS
  44. 66Crusty treatPIE
  45. 68Frat guyBRO
  46. 69German “a”EIN
  47. 70ConductedLED
  48. 73ExemplaryMODEL
  49. 78Suffix with class or periodICAL
  50. 80A lack of spaceNOROOM
  51. 81Made extremely exasperatedDRIVENMAD
  52. 83Night hooterOWL
  53. 84Sheep soundBAA
  54. 85Gem with an engraved designINTAGLIO
  55. 87D.C. summer settingEDT
  56. 88Bundling farm machineHAYBALER
  57. 90“G.I. Jane” star MooreDEMI
  58. 91WieldedUSED
  59. 93IntrudedHORNEDIN
  60. 94Like a pumpless wellARTESIAN
  61. 95FortunetellerSEER
  62. 97OutlyingDISTANT
  63. 98TemptsENTICES
  64. 99Roman 2,600MMDC
  65. 100--/herSHE
  66. 105Actress LansburyANGELA
  67. 107Fix, as a fixer-upperREHAB
  68. 109Highway rigsSEMIS
  69. 110Like mireMUDDY
  70. 111Ulna’s placeARM
  71. 112AbsorbedRAPT
  72. 113Over yonderAFAR
  73. 114Actor ArnazDESI
  74. 119-- nutshellINA
  75. 120Marked, as a ballot boxXED
  76. 121Wiggling fishEEL
  77. 122“Te --” ("I love you,” in Baja)AMO

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Rapper Flo -- — Answer: RIDA. Hint: Think of the rapper whose stage name completes “Flo” 🎤
  2. 5. Replenish — Answer: RENEW. Hint: Bring the supply back to full or make something fresh again. 🔄
  3. 10. Many rented homes: Abbr. — Answer: APTS. Hint: Think of the common abbreviation for multiple rental dwellings. 🏢
  4. 14. Inscribed stone slab — Answer: STELE. Hint: Think of an ancient upright monument carved with writing or imagery. 🪨
  5. 19. Part of DNA — Answer: ACID. Hint: This chemical family forms the backbone of DNA and RNA 🧬
  6. 20. Justice Kagan — Answer: ELENA. Hint: Think of Justice Kagan’s first name, also shared by the vampire heroine of a popular TV drama. ⚖️
  7. 21. Sandbox toy — Answer: PAIL. Hint: A small beach or playground container perfect for scooping sand. 🪣
  8. 22. Like charged atoms — Answer: IONIC. Hint: Describes atoms that have gained or lost electrons and carry a net charge ⚡
  9. 23. Expert in “the Force” — Answer: JEDIMASTER. Hint: This seasoned Star Wars practitioner has mastered the mystical energy behind the lightsaber. ✨
  10. 25. -- -Chinese — Answer: INDO. Hint: This prefix connects India and China in a geographic or cultural term. 🌏
  11. 26. Spanish for “chicken” — Answer: POLLO. Hint: Think of what you’d order when craving a crispy bird at a Spanish tapas bar. 🍗
  12. 27. False: Prefix — Answer: PSEUD. Hint: This prefix signals that something is imitation rather than genuine. 🎭
  13. 28. Delegation sent abroad to promote exports — Answer: TRADEMISSION. Hint: Think of a business-focused group traveling overseas to open new markets. 🌍
  14. 31. Pint or quart — Answer: LIQUIDMEASURE. Hint: Both are units used to measure the volume of beverages. 🥤
  15. 35. Preminger and Klemperer — Answer: OTTOS. Hint: These two prominent film figures share the same distinctive given name. 🎬
  16. 36. Critical hosp. wards — Answer: ICUS. Hint: These hospital wards provide round-the-clock care for the most seriously ill patients. 🏥
  17. 37. $$$ dispenser — Answer: ATM. Hint: Look for the machine that lets you withdraw cash on demand 💸
  18. 38. Grimy stuff — Answer: DIRT. Hint: Think of what you might scrub away after digging in the garden. 🧼
  19. 40. Liberal-leaning sort — Answer: LEFTIE. Hint: A casual term for someone whose political views tend toward the progressive side. 🗳️
  20. 43. Jamaican pop music — Answer: SKA. Hint: Think of the upbeat Jamaican genre that helped pave the way for reggae and dancehall. 🎶
  21. 44. Essential-oil extraction using hot vapor — Answer: STEAMDISTILLATION. Hint: This method uses heated water vapor to separate fragrant oils from plant material. ♨️
  22. 48. Shrewd — Answer: ASTUTE. Hint: Think of someone impressively clever and perceptive. 🧠
  23. 50. British lav — Answer: LOO. Hint: A casual British term for the room where you might wash your hands and answer nature’s call 🚻
  24. 51. Honest- -- (genuine) — Answer: TOGOD. Hint: Think of the expression that intensifies “honest” to mean completely genuine. 🙏
  25. 52. Pecan, e.g. — Answer: NUT. Hint: This crunchy snack grows inside a shell and can be roasted or baked into treats. 🌰
  26. 53. -- -do-well — Answer: NEER. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned term for a good-for-nothing person. 🧐
  27. 55. Many four-yr. degrees — Answer: BAS. Hint: These undergraduate diplomas are often earned after four years of study 🎓
  28. 57. Gear teeth — Answer: COGS. Hint: These interlocking wheel parts help machinery turn smoothly ⚙️
  29. 60. Actor in “The Fall” and “The Tourist” — Answer: JAMIEDORNAN. Hint: Think of the Irish actor known for brooding intensity in both a serial-killer drama and a globe-trotting mystery series. 🎬
  30. 65. College transcript fig. — Answer: GPA. Hint: A student’s academic average, as shown on their record 🎓
  31. 67. Defiant sort — Answer: REBEL. Hint: Think of someone who refuses to follow the rules. ✊
  32. 71. Brass or woodwind: Abbr. — Answer: INSTR. Hint: Look for a compact abbreviation for a musical instrument. 🎺
  33. 72. Deliver a note virtually — Answer: SENDEMAIL. Hint: Use your inbox to pass along a written message without paper. 📧
  34. 74. Macabre — Answer: EERIE. Hint: Think of an unsettling, ghostly atmosphere that sends a shiver down your spine. 👻
  35. 75. Fetch — Answer: GOGET. Hint: A command telling someone to retrieve something is hiding here. 🐕
  36. 76. Kong, e.g. — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of the mighty primate from Skull Island. 🦍
  37. 77. Gem with a cut inspired by swirling flower petals — Answer: ROSEDIAMOND. Hint: This sparkling stone pairs a romantic bloom with a precious gem, its facets swirling like petals. 🌹
  38. 79. Baseballer Clendenon or astronaut Eisele — Answer: DONN. Hint: Think of the shared first name of a baseball slugger and a space traveler. ⚾
  39. 81. Poppa — Answer: DAD. Hint: A familiar, affectionate term for your father. 👨‍👧
  40. 82. Hwy. intersections — Answer: JCTS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated spots where highways cross 🛣️
  41. 83. Osaka sash — Answer: OBI. Hint: A broad belt that wraps around a traditional Japanese kimono 🎎
  42. 86. Drama show lgth., often — Answer: ONEHR. Hint: A typical television drama fills about this much airtime. 📺
  43. 89. U. URL ender — Answer: EDU. Hint: Look for the internet domain suffix commonly associated with schools and universities 🎓
  44. 92. Hilo hellos — Answer: ALOHAS. Hint: These warm Hawaiian greetings are as welcoming as an island breeze 🌺
  45. 96. Was a drifter — Answer: WANDEREDAIMLESSLY. Hint: Moved around without a fixed destination or plan. 🧭
  46. 101. Raw rock — Answer: ORE. Hint: Think of the mineral-rich material miners dig up to extract valuable metals. ⛏️
  47. 102. Mexican, e.g. — Answer: LATINO. Hint: Think of a cultural identity shared across many Latin American communities. 🌎
  48. 103. “I really appreciate it!,” to texters — Answer: TYVM. Hint: A grateful texter might use this compact abbreviation to say thanks. 🙏
  49. 104. “Ho-hum” — Answer: MEH. Hint: A three-letter reaction to something thoroughly unexciting 😐
  50. 105. Classic comic Johnson — Answer: ARTE. Hint: Think of the comedian who made a memorable impression on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. 📺
  51. 106. Furrier John Jacob -- — Answer: ASTOR. Hint: Think of the famous businessman whose name graces grand hotels and a Manhattan library. 🏨
  52. 108. Asset of a kindly doctor — Answer: BEDSIDEMANNER. Hint: A caring physician shows this through warmth, patience, and reassurance. 🩺
  53. 112. One-step or hesitation waltz — Answer: RAGTIMEDANCE. Hint: These lively early-20th-century dances share a syncopated musical style. 🎶
  54. 115. Hankerings — Answer: URGES. Hint: Strong desires or yearnings might be described this way. 💭
  55. 116. Insurer with a “spokesduck” — Answer: AFLAC. Hint: Think of the insurance company famous for its quacking mascot. 🦆
  56. 117. Ship’s wheel — Answer: HELM. Hint: A captain turns this to steer the vessel through the waves 🚢
  57. 118. Artistic blend ... or a literal feature of 10 long answers in this puzzle? — Answer: MIXEDMEDIA. Hint: Think of art made by combining several materials, which may also describe how some long entries are constructed. 🎨
  58. 123. U.S. patriot Thomas — Answer: PAINE. Hint: Think of the Revolutionary-era writer whose pamphlet Common Sense rallied the colonies. 🇺🇸
  59. 124. On the ocean — Answer: ASEA. Hint: This phrase describes something happening on the waves rather than on land. 🌊
  60. 125. “-- a drink!” — Answer: INEED. Hint: A thirsty plea you might make when your glass is empty. 🥤
  61. 126. Actor Neeson — Answer: LIAM. Hint: This actor brought gravitas to roles in Taken and Schindler’s List 🎬
  62. 127. Horse gaits — Answer: TROTS. Hint: Think of the rhythmic ways a horse moves at different speeds. 🐎
  63. 128. Nest dweller — Answer: BIRD. Hint: Think of the feathered resident that calls a nest home. 🪶
  64. 129. With sorrow — Answer: SADLY. Hint: This word describes doing something in a sorrowful way. 😔
  65. 130. Part of A.D. — Answer: ANNO. Hint: Think of the Latin phrase that the abbreviation A.D. comes from. 🏛️

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  1. 1. British rule in old India — Answer: RAJ. Hint: Think of the short historical term for British governance of the Indian subcontinent. 🇮🇳
  2. 2. Winter chipping tools — Answer: ICEPICKS. Hint: Pointy tools for breaking through stubborn winter ice 🧊
  3. 3. Had zero effect — Answer: DIDSQUAT. Hint: This casual phrase means it accomplished absolutely nothing. 😄
  4. 4. Farewells — Answer: ADIEUS. Hint: These are words exchanged when parting ways. 👋
  5. 5. Tally again — Answer: READD. Hint: Give the total another count to double-check it. 🔢
  6. 6. Lofty rails — Answer: ELS. Hint: Think of trains traveling along tracks above busy city streets. 🚆
  7. 7. Tennis barrier — Answer: NET. Hint: It separates the two players across the court during a match 🎾
  8. 8. Ethyl ending — Answer: ENE. Hint: Look for the chemical suffix commonly seen in names of unsaturated hydrocarbons 🧪
  9. 9. Toad’s bumps — Answer: WARTS. Hint: These are the bumpy skin growths famously associated with toads and witches. 🐸
  10. 10. Beekeepers — Answer: APIARISTS. Hint: These caretakers tend buzzing colonies and harvest their sweet handiwork. 🐝
  11. 11. Gratify, as base instincts — Answer: PANDERTO. Hint: To cater to someone’s less noble urges is to do this. 😏
  12. 12. Ebbing thing — Answer: TIDE. Hint: It recedes from the shore before returning again. 🌊
  13. 13. Replay effect, in brief — Answer: SLOMO. Hint: A replay shown at dramatically reduced speed is this, abbreviated. 🐢
  14. 14. Nurses Earl Grey, say — Answer: SIPSTEA. Hint: What might someone do while enjoying a refined cup of British tea? ☕
  15. 15. Overly lenient — Answer: TOOSOFT. Hint: This describes someone who gives far too much slack instead of enforcing rules. 🙂
  16. 16. Join, as the service — Answer: ENLISTIN. Hint: Sign up for military duty rather than merely attending a meeting. 🎖️
  17. 17. Pal of Stitch — Answer: LILO. Hint: This Hawaiian girl shares adventures with a blue alien in a Disney classic 🌺
  18. 18. Inflation subj. — Answer: ECON. Hint: This school subject examines prices, money, and how markets change over time. 📈
  19. 24. Singer Anita called the “Queen of Cantopop” — Answer: MUI. Hint: Think of the Hong Kong pop icon whose powerful voice made her a cultural legend. 🎤
  20. 29. Designer Gernreich — Answer: RUDI. Hint: Think of the avant-garde fashion designer famous for making the topless swimsuit a sensation. 👙
  21. 30. “That’s good enough” — Answer: ITLLDO. Hint: A casual way to approve something despite its imperfections 👍
  22. 31. Sister of Bart and Maggie — Answer: LISA. Hint: This brilliant middle Simpson is known for her saxophone and strong sense of justice. 🎷
  23. 32. Old screen siren West — Answer: MAE. Hint: Think of the glamorous Hollywood icon famous for her sultry one-liners. 🎬
  24. 33. And others, for short — Answer: ETAL. Hint: A compact Latin-style way to signal that the list continues beyond the names shown 📚
  25. 34. Arsenal stuff — Answer: AMMO. Hint: Supplies that keep weapons ready for action. 🔫
  26. 39. Stand-up comic Notaro — Answer: TIG. Hint: Think of the comedian famous for her dry delivery and acclaimed stand-up specials 🎤
  27. 41. Debt memo — Answer: IOU. Hint: A tiny written promise to repay what you borrowed might fit the bill. 📝
  28. 42. Doc checking tonsils — Answer: ENT. Hint: Think of the specialist who examines your ears, nose, and throat 👨‍⚕️
  29. 44. Turn the car in the direction of — Answer: STEERTO. Hint: Guide the vehicle toward a chosen destination. 🚗
  30. 45. Started a golf hole, with “off” — Answer: TEED. Hint: Began the hole by sending the ball on its way from the little peg 🏌️
  31. 46. Act evilly — Answer: DOBAD. Hint: Behave like the villain in a fairy tale, not the hero 😈
  32. 47. Pro record spinner who doesn’t travel a lot for gigs — Answer: LOCALDJ. Hint: A professional record spinner who usually performs in their own neighborhood fits this clue. 🎧
  33. 49. Consolidated — Answer: UNITED. Hint: Brought together into one cohesive whole. 🤝
  34. 54. Country singer Cash — Answer: ROSANNE. Hint: Think of the country singer who carried on Johnny Cash’s musical legacy 🎶
  35. 56. “It’s the end of --” — Answer: ANERA. Hint: Think of the familiar saying about a chapter of history coming to a close 📖
  36. 58. Very much — Answer: GREATLY. Hint: Use this adverb when something happens to a considerable extent. 📈
  37. 59. Appear to be the case — Answer: SEEMSO. Hint: What something does when it looks true, even if you’re not completely certain. 👀
  38. 60. “The -- is up!” — Answer: JIG. Hint: This phrase announces that a deception has been discovered. 🕵️
  39. 61. “I’ll take that as --” — Answer: ANO. Hint: Complete the phrase with a short, polite rejection. 🙂
  40. 62. Soup flavor enhancer, for short — Answer: MSG. Hint: Think of the abbreviated name for a savory seasoning often added to soups. 🥣
  41. 63. Agent, in brief — Answer: REP. Hint: Think of someone who speaks or acts on another’s behalf, shortened for a quick mention. 🤝
  42. 64. LA-to-IN dir. — Answer: NNE. Hint: From Los Angeles to Indiana, head east while leaning noticeably toward the north. 🧭
  43. 65. Helium, e.g. — Answer: GAS. Hint: Think of helium’s state of matter at room temperature. 🎈
  44. 66. Crusty treat — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of a sweet baked dessert wrapped in a flaky, crunchy crust. 🥧
  45. 68. Frat guy — Answer: BRO. Hint: Think of the casual slang term a fraternity buddy might use for himself. 😎
  46. 69. German “a” — Answer: EIN. Hint: In German, this tiny article means “a” before a masculine or neuter singular noun. 🇩🇪
  47. 70. Conducted — Answer: LED. Hint: Think of guiding a group or event from the front. 🎼
  48. 73. Exemplary — Answer: MODEL. Hint: Think of something held up as an ideal example to follow. 🌟
  49. 78. Suffix with class or period — Answer: ICAL. Hint: Think of the adjective-making ending that can follow either a school group or a span of time. ✏️
  50. 80. A lack of space — Answer: NOROOM. Hint: What you might say when every seat and corner is already occupied. 🚫
  51. 81. Made extremely exasperated — Answer: DRIVENMAD. Hint: Pushed someone to the absolute limit of their patience 😤
  52. 83. Night hooter — Answer: OWL. Hint: Think of a feathered nighttime caller known for its distinctive hoot. 🦉
  53. 84. Sheep sound — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the bleat a sheep makes when calling out. 🐑
  54. 85. Gem with an engraved design — Answer: INTAGLIO. Hint: This gemstone features a carved design that can leave an impression in wax or clay. 💎
  55. 87. D.C. summer setting — Answer: EDT. Hint: Think of the seasonal clock setting used in Washington, D.C. during the warmer months. 🕒
  56. 88. Bundling farm machine — Answer: HAYBALER. Hint: This farm machine gathers loose hay and compresses it into neat bales for easy handling. 🚜
  57. 90. “G.I. Jane” star Moore — Answer: DEMI. Hint: Think of the actress who portrayed a determined Navy SEAL trainee in this 1997 film. 🎬
  58. 91. Wielded — Answer: USED. Hint: Put into action or brought to bear, as a tool or weapon. 🛠️
  59. 93. Intruded — Answer: HORNEDIN. Hint: Joined in where you weren’t invited. 🚪
  60. 94. Like a pumpless well — Answer: ARTESIAN. Hint: This kind of well brings water to the surface through natural underground pressure. 💧
  61. 95. Fortuneteller — Answer: SEER. Hint: This person might gaze into a crystal ball to reveal your fate! 🔮
  62. 97. Outlying — Answer: DISTANT. Hint: Think of something located far from the center or main group. 🗺️
  63. 98. Tempts — Answer: ENTICES. Hint: Tries to lure someone in with an appealing offer. 😉
  64. 99. Roman 2,600 — Answer: MMDC. Hint: Translate 2,600 into the numeral system used by ancient Rome. 🏛️
  65. 100. --/her — Answer: SHE. Hint: This pronoun is the subject-form counterpart to “her.” 🙂
  66. 105. Actress Lansbury — Answer: ANGELA. Hint: Think of the beloved star of *Murder, She Wrote* and *Beauty and the Beast* 🎭
  67. 107. Fix, as a fixer-upper — Answer: REHAB. Hint: Give this worn-out property the treatment it needs. 🛠️
  68. 109. Highway rigs — Answer: SEMIS. Hint: These big trucks haul heavy loads on long stretches of road. 🚚
  69. 110. Like mire — Answer: MUDDY. Hint: Describes ground that’s wet, soft, and likely to swallow your boots 🥾
  70. 111. Ulna’s place — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think of the body part where this forearm bone belongs. 💪
  71. 112. Absorbed — Answer: RAPT. Hint: Think of being so engrossed that the outside world disappears 🧠
  72. 113. Over yonder — Answer: AFAR. Hint: Think of a place that’s far away from here. 🌍
  73. 114. Actor Arnaz — Answer: DESI. Hint: He played Ricky Ricardo opposite Lucille Ball on the classic sitcom I Love Lucy. 📺
  74. 119. -- nutshell — Answer: INA. Hint: This phrase signals that what follows is a concise summary. 🥜
  75. 120. Marked, as a ballot box — Answer: XED. Hint: A ballot box gets this when someone marks it with a vote 🗳️
  76. 121. Wiggling fish — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery swimmer moves with a wave-like wiggle. 🐟
  77. 122. “Te --” ("I love you,” in Baja) — Answer: AMO. Hint: Complete this romantic Spanish phrase with the verb meaning “love.” ❤️

Recent Premier Crossword Answers

The last 2 days of solutions

Premier Crossword 2 August 2026Premier Crossword 26 July 2026

Looking for the Premier Crossword answers? The full solution to the current puzzle — dated August 9, 2026 — is at the top of this page, along with that week's theme title, updated every Sunday as the new grid goes live. Premier is King Features' Sunday crossword, built by Frank A. Longo: a 21×21 grid of roughly 140 clues hung on a single running pun, and one of the largest puzzles in newspaper syndication. A grid that big is less about difficulty than stamina — it's usually two or three entries, not the whole thing, standing between you and a finished puzzle. Every across and down solution is listed below, clue by clue, so you can check just those.

Full Premier Crossword answer list for today

Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1Rapper Flo --RIDA
5ReplenishRENEW
10Many rented homes: Abbr.APTS
14Inscribed stone slabSTELE
19Part of DNAACID
20Justice KaganELENA
21Sandbox toyPAIL
22Like charged atomsIONIC
23Expert in “the Force”JEDIMASTER
25-- -ChineseINDO
26Spanish for “chicken”POLLO
27False: PrefixPSEUD
28Delegation sent abroad to promote exportsTRADEMISSION
31Pint or quartLIQUIDMEASURE
35Preminger and KlempererOTTOS
36Critical hosp. wardsICUS
37$$$ dispenserATM
38Grimy stuffDIRT
40Liberal-leaning sortLEFTIE
43Jamaican pop musicSKA
44Essential-oil extraction using hot vaporSTEAMDISTILLATION
48ShrewdASTUTE
50British lavLOO
51Honest- -- (genuine)TOGOD
52Pecan, e.g.NUT
53-- -do-wellNEER
55Many four-yr. degreesBAS
57Gear teethCOGS
60Actor in “The Fall” and “The Tourist”JAMIEDORNAN
65College transcript fig.GPA
67Defiant sortREBEL
71Brass or woodwind: Abbr.INSTR
72Deliver a note virtuallySENDEMAIL
74MacabreEERIE
75FetchGOGET
76Kong, e.g.APE
77Gem with a cut inspired by swirling flower petalsROSEDIAMOND
79Baseballer Clendenon or astronaut EiseleDONN
81PoppaDAD
82Hwy. intersectionsJCTS
83Osaka sashOBI
86Drama show lgth., oftenONEHR
89U. URL enderEDU
92Hilo hellosALOHAS
96Was a drifterWANDEREDAIMLESSLY
101Raw rockORE
102Mexican, e.g.LATINO
103“I really appreciate it!,” to textersTYVM
104“Ho-hum”MEH
105Classic comic JohnsonARTE
106Furrier John Jacob --ASTOR
108Asset of a kindly doctorBEDSIDEMANNER
112One-step or hesitation waltzRAGTIMEDANCE
115HankeringsURGES
116Insurer with a “spokesduck”AFLAC
117Ship’s wheelHELM
118Artistic blend ... or a literal feature of 10 long answers in this puzzle?MIXEDMEDIA
123U.S. patriot ThomasPAINE
124On the oceanASEA
125“-- a drink!”INEED
126Actor NeesonLIAM
127Horse gaitsTROTS
128Nest dwellerBIRD
129With sorrowSADLY
130Part of A.D.ANNO

Down

#ClueAnswer
1British rule in old IndiaRAJ
2Winter chipping toolsICEPICKS
3Had zero effectDIDSQUAT
4FarewellsADIEUS
5Tally againREADD
6Lofty railsELS
7Tennis barrierNET
8Ethyl endingENE
9Toad’s bumpsWARTS
10BeekeepersAPIARISTS
11Gratify, as base instinctsPANDERTO
12Ebbing thingTIDE
13Replay effect, in briefSLOMO
14Nurses Earl Grey, saySIPSTEA
15Overly lenientTOOSOFT
16Join, as the serviceENLISTIN
17Pal of StitchLILO
18Inflation subj.ECON
24Singer Anita called the “Queen of Cantopop”MUI
29Designer GernreichRUDI
30“That’s good enough”ITLLDO
31Sister of Bart and MaggieLISA
32Old screen siren WestMAE
33And others, for shortETAL
34Arsenal stuffAMMO
39Stand-up comic NotaroTIG
41Debt memoIOU
42Doc checking tonsilsENT
44Turn the car in the direction ofSTEERTO
45Started a golf hole, with “off”TEED
46Act evillyDOBAD
47Pro record spinner who doesn’t travel a lot for gigsLOCALDJ
49ConsolidatedUNITED
54Country singer CashROSANNE
56“It’s the end of --”ANERA
58Very muchGREATLY
59Appear to be the caseSEEMSO
60“The -- is up!”JIG
61“I’ll take that as --”ANO
62Soup flavor enhancer, for shortMSG
63Agent, in briefREP
64LA-to-IN dir.NNE
65Helium, e.g.GAS
66Crusty treatPIE
68Frat guyBRO
69German “a”EIN
70ConductedLED
73ExemplaryMODEL
78Suffix with class or periodICAL
80A lack of spaceNOROOM
81Made extremely exasperatedDRIVENMAD
83Night hooterOWL
84Sheep soundBAA
85Gem with an engraved designINTAGLIO
87D.C. summer settingEDT
88Bundling farm machineHAYBALER
90“G.I. Jane” star MooreDEMI
91WieldedUSED
93IntrudedHORNEDIN
94Like a pumpless wellARTESIAN
95FortunetellerSEER
97OutlyingDISTANT
98TemptsENTICES
99Roman 2,600MMDC
100--/herSHE
105Actress LansburyANGELA
107Fix, as a fixer-upperREHAB
109Highway rigsSEMIS
110Like mireMUDDY
111Ulna’s placeARM
112AbsorbedRAPT
113Over yonderAFAR
114Actor ArnazDESI
119-- nutshellINA
120Marked, as a ballot boxXED
121Wiggling fishEEL
122“Te --” ("I love you,” in Baja)AMO

This week's Premier Crossword answers

The current solution appears above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, in the order the grid numbers them — with that week's theme title shown at the top. Premier only publishes on Sundays, so the same puzzle stands until the next one drops and this page shows it all week. Because a 21×21 shares so many crossings, one wrong letter can lock up a whole corner, which is why each answer is listed separately: reveal the one you need and keep working on the rest.

What is the Premier Crossword?

The Premier Crossword — also published as the Premier Sunday Crossword — is King Features Syndicate's weekly Sunday puzzle. It runs in the Sunday editions of newspapers that carry King Features, and it's free to play online at games.washingtonpost.com and arkadium.com, with no subscription. Every grid is a full Sunday-size 21×21 holding roughly 140 to 150 clues, which makes it one of the largest crosswords in general syndication — Arkadium bills it as one of its biggest and most challenging puzzles. Each week's puzzle is titled, and the title is a pun the long theme entries all play on.

Who makes the Premier Crossword?

Frank A. Longo constructs every Premier Crossword for King Features. He's one of the most prolific constructors working in American puzzles — thousands of crosswords published since 1993, more than 90 books, regular appearances in the New York Times — and he's the person who created the NYT's Spelling Bee. His Premier grids are known for clean, wide-ranging fill rather than gimmicks: the theme carries the joke, and the rest of the puzzle rewards a broad vocabulary and a good memory for names.

How the Premier Crossword compares

It sits alongside the other Sunday-size grids rather than the weekday dailies:

PremierNYT SundayLA Times
Grid size21×2121×2115×15 (larger Sunday)
How oftenSundays onlySundays (daily 15×15 rest of week)Every day
CostFree onlineGames subscriptionFree online
SignatureTitled pun theme, wide-ranging fillElaborate themes, tricky cluingConversational, accessible

Tips for solving the Premier Crossword

  • Crack the title first. The puzzle's title tells you what the pun is doing, and every long theme entry is a version of the same joke — get one and the others often follow.
  • Treat it as several small puzzles. A 21×21 is too big to solve front to back. Finish one corner completely, then use its crossings to walk into the next.
  • Fill in the three-letter glue. Sunday grids are full of short crossword-friendly entries. They're quick points and they hand you starting letters for the long answers.
  • Expect a wide reference range. Longo pulls from decades of pop culture, geography and brand names, so a clue that feels dated usually is — think older, not newer.
  • Use the solver for one entry. Our crossword solver reveals a single clue's answer from the letters you already have, without spoiling the rest of the grid.

Browse past Premier Crossword answers

Every Sunday we've covered is archived on this page by date, with its theme title and full across and down solutions — useful for a puzzle you set aside or a back issue you picked up late. Because Premier is weekly, the archive steps Sunday to Sunday, and it updates automatically as each new grid is syndicated. Stuck on a single clue, our crossword solver will reveal just that answer.

Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.

Frequently asked questions

What are this week's Premier Crossword answers?

The full Across and Down solution for the current puzzle (August 9, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, along with that week's theme title, updated as soon as King Features releases the new grid.

When does a new Premier Crossword come out?

Premier is a weekly puzzle: one new grid every Sunday, in Sunday papers and online. There's no Monday-to-Saturday edition, so the same puzzle stands until the following Sunday — which is what this page shows the rest of the week.

Who writes the Premier Crossword?

Frank A. Longo, one of the most prolific constructors in American puzzles, builds every Premier Crossword for King Features Syndicate. He's also a regular New York Times contributor and the creator of the NYT's Spelling Bee.

How big is the Premier Crossword?

It's a full Sunday-size 21×21 grid — roughly 140 to 150 clues, about four times the fill of a weekday 15×15. That size is why it's billed as one of the largest and most challenging syndicated crosswords, and why most solvers only need a couple of answers confirmed rather than the whole thing.

Is the Premier Crossword free to play?

Yes — it's free with no subscription at games.washingtonpost.com and arkadium.com, and it runs in the Sunday print editions of papers that carry King Features. Our answers and clues are free too.

Is Premier Crossword the same as Premier Sunday Crossword?

Yes — the same King Features puzzle goes by both names. Newspapers and some sites call it the Premier Sunday Crossword because it only publishes on Sundays; the online version is usually labelled just Premier Crossword.

Where can I find past Premier Crossword answers?

Every previous Sunday we've covered is in the archive on this page, listed by date with its theme title and full solution, and it updates automatically each week.

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