Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 20
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Across
- 1. Knock — Answer: RAP. Hint: A quick tap on the door might sound like this. 🚪
- 4. Constructor — Answer: MAKER. Hint: Think of someone who creates or builds something from scratch. 🛠️
- 9. Orig. texts — Answer: MSS. Hint: An abbreviation for original handwritten documents 📜
- 12. Links org. — Answer: PGA. Hint: Think of the organization representing professional golfers and hosting major tournaments. ⛳
- 13. “Get Here” singer Adams — Answer: OLETA. Hint: This soulful vocalist shares her first name with a Kansas city. 🎤
- 14. “Alley --” — Answer: OOP. Hint: Think of the classic cartoon caveman who swings through prehistoric adventures. 🦴
- 15. Hold two jobs — Answer: MOONLIGHT. Hint: Take on a second job after hours to earn extra cash. 💼
- 17. Yucatan “Bravo!” — Answer: OLE. Hint: A Spanish-speaking cheer of approval you might hear after a great performance. 👏
- 18. “Dig in!” — Answer: EAT. Hint: A cheerful invitation to begin your meal 🍽️
- 19. Of a cultural group — Answer: ETHNIC. Hint: This adjective describes something connected to a people’s shared culture or heritage. 🌍
- 21. Bulletin — Answer: REPORT. Hint: Think of a concise update that shares important news or information. 📰
- 24. Shakespearean king — Answer: LEAR. Hint: Think of the tragic monarch who divides his kingdom among his daughters. 👑
- 25. JFK info — Answer: ETA. Hint: What travelers check to learn when their flight is expected to arrive at Kennedy’s airport. ✈️
- 26. -- -mo (replay speed) — Answer: SLO. Hint: Think of the replay setting that makes every moment unfold dramatically slowly. 🐢
- 28. Abu -- — Answer: DHABI. Hint: Think of the capital of the United Arab Emirates that completes this famous city name. 🏙️
- 31. Sulk — Answer: MOPE. Hint: Brood quietly when you’re feeling gloomy or resentful. 😔
- 33. Stately tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: This noble shade tree often lines grand avenues and village greens. 🌳
- 35. Leave out — Answer: SKIP. Hint: Choose not to include something in the list 🚫
- 36. Common lunch hr. — Answer: ONEPM. Hint: Think of the time many people take their midday meal. 🕐
- 38. Calendar box — Answer: DAY. Hint: Look for the small space where one date gets its own spot on the calendar 📅
- 40. “Evil Woman” gp. — Answer: ELO. Hint: This British rock group recorded the 1970s hit “Evil Woman.” 🎵
- 41. Chiefs coach Andy — Answer: REID. Hint: Think of the Kansas City coach famous for oversized hoodies and creative play-calling 🏈
- 43. Nurtured — Answer: REARED. Hint: Gently cared for and brought up, like a child or young animal. 🐣
- 45. Tangle up — Answer: ENMESH. Hint: Entangle someone in a complicated situation. 🕸️
- 47. U.S. Army vessel — Answer: LST. Hint: Think of a military ship designed to carry tanks and troops straight onto a beach. 🚢
- 48. Eastern path — Answer: TAO. Hint: Think of an Eastern philosophy’s balanced way of living. ☯️
- 49. Trip for newlyweds — Answer: HONEYMOON. Hint: A romantic getaway newlyweds take after saying “I do.” 💍
- 54. Silicon Alley exec — Answer: CTO. Hint: Think of the executive who leads a tech company’s technology strategy in New York’s startup scene. 💻
- 55. Do penance — Answer: ATONE. Hint: Make amends for a wrongdoing through repentance. 🙏
- 56. Homer’s bartender — Answer: MOE. Hint: Think of the gruff tavern owner who serves Homer and his pals in Springfield. 🍺
- 57. Sweetie — Answer: HON. Hint: A warm, casual term of endearment for someone dear 💕
- 58. Fragrant trees — Answer: PINES. Hint: Think of evergreen conifers whose fresh, resinous scent fills the air. 🌲
- 59. Deity — Answer: GOD. Hint: A divine being worshipped in a religion 🙏
Down
- 1. Spinning stat — Answer: RPM. Hint: It tells you how quickly something completes a full turn. 🔄
- 2. Past — Answer: AGO. Hint: It points to a time before now, not the present. ⏳
- 3. Kung -- chicken — Answer: PAO. Hint: Think of the popular Chinese-American chicken dish with peanuts and a savory-spicy sauce. 🥜
- 4. Back teeth — Answer: MOLARS. Hint: These sturdy chewing teeth sit toward the back of your mouth. 🦷
- 5. Somewhat — Answer: ALITTLE. Hint: To a small degree, but not entirely. 🙂
- 6. Small barrel — Answer: KEG. Hint: A compact container often tapped for beer 🍺
- 7. Lucy’s pal — Answer: ETHEL. Hint: Think of Lucy Ricardo’s lovable neighbor and confidante from a classic sitcom. 📺
- 8. Snitched (on) — Answer: RATTED. Hint: Reported someone else’s wrongdoing—what a betrayal! 🤫
- 9. 1979 James Bond film — Answer: MOONRAKER. Hint: Roger Moore’s 007 takes a thrilling trip beyond Earth in this space-age adventure 🚀
- 10. Songs for one — Answer: SOLI. Hint: These musical pieces are performed by just one singer or instrumentalist. 🎶
- 11. Detail, briefly — Answer: SPEC. Hint: A concise rundown of the important details might appear in a product listing. 📝
- 16. “The Matrix” hero — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of the hacker who discovers reality is not what it seems. 🕶️
- 20. Scoffing laughs — Answer: HAHS. Hint: These mocking chuckles sound more dismissive than delighted. 😏
- 21. San --, Italy — Answer: REMO. Hint: Think of the Italian Riviera resort town famous for its music festival and casino. 🎶
- 22. Thames town — Answer: ETON. Hint: This riverside English town is famous for its prestigious school. 🏫
- 23. Tatum O’Neal’s Oscar film — Answer: PAPERMOON. Hint: Think of the classic black-and-white father-daughter con-artist comedy that made young Tatum O’Neal an Oscar winner. 🎬
- 27. Vintage — Answer: OLD. Hint: A charming way to describe something from a bygone era 📻
- 29. Vitriol — Answer: BILE. Hint: Think of a bitter, spiteful attitude—or a digestive fluid with a sharp edge. 😠
- 30. Apple product — Answer: IPOD. Hint: This pocket-sized music player helped make digital tunes portable. 🎵
- 32. Fencing sword — Answer: EPEE. Hint: A slim blade used in duels and Olympic bouts ⚔️
- 34. Screen legend Dietrich — Answer: MARLENE. Hint: This glamorous actress captivated audiences in classic films like The Blue Angel. 🎬
- 37. Little accident — Answer: MISHAP. Hint: Think of a small, unfortunate incident that causes a bit of trouble. 😅
- 39. Em- phatic agreement — Answer: YESYES. Hint: A doubled-up way to show you’re completely on board. 👍
- 42. Garment for Gandhi — Answer: DHOTI. Hint: Think of the simple traditional Indian wrap famously worn by Gandhi. 👕
- 44. $ dispenser — Answer: ATM. Hint: Look for the machine that lets you withdraw cash from your bank account. 💵
- 45. Engrave — Answer: ETCH. Hint: Carve words or designs into a surface, often with a sharp tool. 🔍
- 46. Post-WWII alliance — Answer: NATO. Hint: Think of the Western military alliance formed soon after World War II. 🛡️
- 50. Sine qua -- — Answer: NON. Hint: Complete this Latin phrase for something absolutely essential. 🏛️
- 51. Texter’s “Wow!” — Answer: OMG. Hint: A common three-letter expression of surprise in a text message 😲
- 52. Hugs, in a letter — Answer: OOO. Hint: Think of the affectionate sign-off often added to a friendly letter. 💌
- 53. Actor Beatty — Answer: NED. Hint: Think of the veteran actor known for roles in Network and Deliverance 🎬
Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Monday, July 20, 2026 — every across and down solution from that day's 13×13 King Features grid, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 20?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live Eugene Sheffer Crossword answers page.
Sheffer Crossword answers for July 20, 2026
The full solution for the July 20 Sheffer Crossword is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's 13×13 grid read. Each answer is listed separately with its clue, so you can jump to the one you were stuck on and leave the rest of the grid unspoiled. This is the confirmed puzzle as King Features syndicated it on Monday, July 20.
Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 20, 2026
Every clue from the July 20 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knock | RAP |
| 4 | Constructor | MAKER |
| 9 | Orig. texts | MSS |
| 12 | Links org. | PGA |
| 13 | “Get Here” singer Adams | OLETA |
| 14 | “Alley --” | OOP |
| 15 | Hold two jobs | MOONLIGHT |
| 17 | Yucatan “Bravo!” | OLE |
| 18 | “Dig in!” | EAT |
| 19 | Of a cultural group | ETHNIC |
| 21 | Bulletin | REPORT |
| 24 | Shakespearean king | LEAR |
| 25 | JFK info | ETA |
| 26 | -- -mo (replay speed) | SLO |
| 28 | Abu -- | DHABI |
| 31 | Sulk | MOPE |
| 33 | Stately tree | ELM |
| 35 | Leave out | SKIP |
| 36 | Common lunch hr. | ONEPM |
| 38 | Calendar box | DAY |
| 40 | “Evil Woman” gp. | ELO |
| 41 | Chiefs coach Andy | REID |
| 43 | Nurtured | REARED |
| 45 | Tangle up | ENMESH |
| 47 | U.S. Army vessel | LST |
| 48 | Eastern path | TAO |
| 49 | Trip for newlyweds | HONEYMOON |
| 54 | Silicon Alley exec | CTO |
| 55 | Do penance | ATONE |
| 56 | Homer’s bartender | MOE |
| 57 | Sweetie | HON |
| 58 | Fragrant trees | PINES |
| 59 | Deity | GOD |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinning stat | RPM |
| 2 | Past | AGO |
| 3 | Kung -- chicken | PAO |
| 4 | Back teeth | MOLARS |
| 5 | Somewhat | ALITTLE |
| 6 | Small barrel | KEG |
| 7 | Lucy’s pal | ETHEL |
| 8 | Snitched (on) | RATTED |
| 9 | 1979 James Bond film | MOONRAKER |
| 10 | Songs for one | SOLI |
| 11 | Detail, briefly | SPEC |
| 16 | “The Matrix” hero | NEO |
| 20 | Scoffing laughs | HAHS |
| 21 | San --, Italy | REMO |
| 22 | Thames town | ETON |
| 23 | Tatum O’Neal’s Oscar film | PAPERMOON |
| 27 | Vintage | OLD |
| 29 | Vitriol | BILE |
| 30 | Apple product | IPOD |
| 32 | Fencing sword | EPEE |
| 34 | Screen legend Dietrich | MARLENE |
| 37 | Little accident | MISHAP |
| 39 | Em- phatic agreement | YESYES |
| 42 | Garment for Gandhi | DHOTI |
| 44 | $ dispenser | ATM |
| 45 | Engrave | ETCH |
| 46 | Post-WWII alliance | NATO |
| 50 | Sine qua -- | NON |
| 51 | Texter’s “Wow!” | OMG |
| 52 | Hugs, in a letter | OOO |
| 53 | Actor Beatty | NED |
Hints for the July 20 puzzle
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What were the Sheffer Crossword answers on July 20, 2026?
Every across and down answer for the Monday, July 20, 2026 Eugene Sheffer Crossword is listed at the top of this page — the confirmed 13×13 grid as King Features syndicated it that day.
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A Sheffer grid runs around 65 clues, close to an even split between across and down, so the answers above cover the whole puzzle.
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