Snitched (on)

Crossword Answer — July 20, 2026

Answer

Reported someone else’s wrongdoing—what a betrayal! 🤫

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

Monday, July 20, 2026

By Eugene Sheffer

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Across

  1. 1. Knock — Answer: RAP. Hint: A quick tap on the door might sound like this. 🚪
  2. 4. Constructor — Answer: MAKER. Hint: Think of someone who creates or builds something from scratch. 🛠️
  3. 9. Orig. texts — Answer: MSS. Hint: An abbreviation for original handwritten documents 📜
  4. 12. Links org. — Answer: PGA. Hint: Think of the organization representing professional golfers and hosting major tournaments. ⛳
  5. 13. “Get Here” singer Adams — Answer: OLETA. Hint: This soulful vocalist shares her first name with a Kansas city. 🎤
  6. 14. “Alley --” — Answer: OOP. Hint: Think of the classic cartoon caveman who swings through prehistoric adventures. 🦴
  7. 15. Hold two jobs — Answer: MOONLIGHT. Hint: Take on a second job after hours to earn extra cash. 💼
  8. 17. Yucatan “Bravo!” — Answer: OLE. Hint: A Spanish-speaking cheer of approval you might hear after a great performance. 👏
  9. 18. “Dig in!” — Answer: EAT. Hint: A cheerful invitation to begin your meal 🍽️
  10. 19. Of a cultural group — Answer: ETHNIC. Hint: This adjective describes something connected to a people’s shared culture or heritage. 🌍
  11. 21. Bulletin — Answer: REPORT. Hint: Think of a concise update that shares important news or information. 📰
  12. 24. Shakespearean king — Answer: LEAR. Hint: Think of the tragic monarch who divides his kingdom among his daughters. 👑
  13. 25. JFK info — Answer: ETA. Hint: What travelers check to learn when their flight is expected to arrive at Kennedy’s airport. ✈️
  14. 26. -- -mo (replay speed) — Answer: SLO. Hint: Think of the replay setting that makes every moment unfold dramatically slowly. 🐢
  15. 28. Abu -- — Answer: DHABI. Hint: Think of the capital of the United Arab Emirates that completes this famous city name. 🏙️
  16. 31. Sulk — Answer: MOPE. Hint: Brood quietly when you’re feeling gloomy or resentful. 😔
  17. 33. Stately tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: This noble shade tree often lines grand avenues and village greens. 🌳
  18. 35. Leave out — Answer: SKIP. Hint: Choose not to include something in the list 🚫
  19. 36. Common lunch hr. — Answer: ONEPM. Hint: Think of the time many people take their midday meal. 🕐
  20. 38. Calendar box — Answer: DAY. Hint: Look for the small space where one date gets its own spot on the calendar 📅
  21. 40. “Evil Woman” gp. — Answer: ELO. Hint: This British rock group recorded the 1970s hit “Evil Woman.” 🎵
  22. 41. Chiefs coach Andy — Answer: REID. Hint: Think of the Kansas City coach famous for oversized hoodies and creative play-calling 🏈
  23. 43. Nurtured — Answer: REARED. Hint: Gently cared for and brought up, like a child or young animal. 🐣
  24. 45. Tangle up — Answer: ENMESH. Hint: Entangle someone in a complicated situation. 🕸️
  25. 47. U.S. Army vessel — Answer: LST. Hint: Think of a military ship designed to carry tanks and troops straight onto a beach. 🚢
  26. 48. Eastern path — Answer: TAO. Hint: Think of an Eastern philosophy’s balanced way of living. ☯️
  27. 49. Trip for newlyweds — Answer: HONEYMOON. Hint: A romantic getaway newlyweds take after saying “I do.” 💍
  28. 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. 💻
  29. 55. Do penance — Answer: ATONE. Hint: Make amends for a wrongdoing through repentance. 🙏
  30. 56. Homer’s bartender — Answer: MOE. Hint: Think of the gruff tavern owner who serves Homer and his pals in Springfield. 🍺
  31. 57. Sweetie — Answer: HON. Hint: A warm, casual term of endearment for someone dear 💕
  32. 58. Fragrant trees — Answer: PINES. Hint: Think of evergreen conifers whose fresh, resinous scent fills the air. 🌲
  33. 59. Deity — Answer: GOD. Hint: A divine being worshipped in a religion 🙏

Down

  1. 1. Spinning stat — Answer: RPM. Hint: It tells you how quickly something completes a full turn. 🔄
  2. 2. Past — Answer: AGO. Hint: It points to a time before now, not the present. ⏳
  3. 3. Kung -- chicken — Answer: PAO. Hint: Think of the popular Chinese-American chicken dish with peanuts and a savory-spicy sauce. 🥜
  4. 4. Back teeth — Answer: MOLARS. Hint: These sturdy chewing teeth sit toward the back of your mouth. 🦷
  5. 5. Somewhat — Answer: ALITTLE. Hint: To a small degree, but not entirely. 🙂
  6. 6. Small barrel — Answer: KEG. Hint: A compact container often tapped for beer 🍺
  7. 7. Lucy’s pal — Answer: ETHEL. Hint: Think of Lucy Ricardo’s lovable neighbor and confidante from a classic sitcom. 📺
  8. 8. Snitched (on) — Answer: RATTED. Hint: Reported someone else’s wrongdoing—what a betrayal! 🤫
  9. 9. 1979 James Bond film — Answer: MOONRAKER. Hint: Roger Moore’s 007 takes a thrilling trip beyond Earth in this space-age adventure 🚀
  10. 10. Songs for one — Answer: SOLI. Hint: These musical pieces are performed by just one singer or instrumentalist. 🎶
  11. 11. Detail, briefly — Answer: SPEC. Hint: A concise rundown of the important details might appear in a product listing. 📝
  12. 16. “The Matrix” hero — Answer: NEO. Hint: Think of the hacker who discovers reality is not what it seems. 🕶️
  13. 20. Scoffing laughs — Answer: HAHS. Hint: These mocking chuckles sound more dismissive than delighted. 😏
  14. 21. San --, Italy — Answer: REMO. Hint: Think of the Italian Riviera resort town famous for its music festival and casino. 🎶
  15. 22. Thames town — Answer: ETON. Hint: This riverside English town is famous for its prestigious school. 🏫
  16. 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. 🎬
  17. 27. Vintage — Answer: OLD. Hint: A charming way to describe something from a bygone era 📻
  18. 29. Vitriol — Answer: BILE. Hint: Think of a bitter, spiteful attitude—or a digestive fluid with a sharp edge. 😠
  19. 30. Apple product — Answer: IPOD. Hint: This pocket-sized music player helped make digital tunes portable. 🎵
  20. 32. Fencing sword — Answer: EPEE. Hint: A slim blade used in duels and Olympic bouts ⚔️
  21. 34. Screen legend Dietrich — Answer: MARLENE. Hint: This glamorous actress captivated audiences in classic films like The Blue Angel. 🎬
  22. 37. Little accident — Answer: MISHAP. Hint: Think of a small, unfortunate incident that causes a bit of trouble. 😅
  23. 39. Em- phatic agreement — Answer: YESYES. Hint: A doubled-up way to show you’re completely on board. 👍
  24. 42. Garment for Gandhi — Answer: DHOTI. Hint: Think of the simple traditional Indian wrap famously worn by Gandhi. 👕
  25. 44. $ dispenser — Answer: ATM. Hint: Look for the machine that lets you withdraw cash from your bank account. 💵
  26. 45. Engrave — Answer: ETCH. Hint: Carve words or designs into a surface, often with a sharp tool. 🔍
  27. 46. Post-WWII alliance — Answer: NATO. Hint: Think of the Western military alliance formed soon after World War II. 🛡️
  28. 50. Sine qua -- — Answer: NON. Hint: Complete this Latin phrase for something absolutely essential. 🏛️
  29. 51. Texter’s “Wow!” — Answer: OMG. Hint: A common three-letter expression of surprise in a text message 😲
  30. 52. Hugs, in a letter — Answer: OOO. Hint: Think of the affectionate sign-off often added to a friendly letter. 💌
  31. 53. Actor Beatty — Answer: NED. Hint: Think of the veteran actor known for roles in Network and Deliverance 🎬

The answer to Snitched (on) in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is RATTED — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 20, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 8-Down. 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.

Snitched (on)” answer

RATTED (6 letters)

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Why the answer is RATTED

Reported someone else’s wrongdoing—what a betrayal! 🤫

When else has “Snitched (on)” appeared?

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July 20, 2026 (this puzzle) → RATTED. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the Eugene Sheffer Crossword

The Eugene Sheffer Crossword is King Features Syndicate's 13×13 daily, roughly 65 clues, running Monday through Saturday in newspapers and free online. This page covers a Monday puzzle. It has carried Sheffer's byline since 1929 — he was a Columbia University professor of Romance languages — and King Features has kept the name on it long after his death, along with the style: plain-definition clues, familiar abbreviations, and a steady difficulty every day of the week. That means a single stubborn entry is almost always one older proper noun or a piece of crosswordese, and confirming it usually opens the crossings on both sides.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Snitched (on)”?

The answer is RATTED, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Snitched (on)”?

6 letters: RATTED.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 20, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 8-Down.

Can “Snitched (on)” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for July 20, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.