Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 21
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Across
- 1. Harangue — Answer: RANT. Hint: A loud, passionate speech or tirade fits this clue perfectly. 😤
- 5. “Survivor” airer — Answer: CBS. Hint: Think of the major American network that airs this long-running reality competition. 📺
- 8. Ringlet — Answer: CURL. Hint: Think of a small spiral lock of hair or a little twist in a ribbon. 💇
- 12. Antioxidant berry — Answer: ACAI. Hint: Think of the deep-purple berry often blended into smoothie bowls for a nutritious boost. 🫐
- 13. One of us — Answer: YOU. Hint: This clue points directly to the person reading it. 👉
- 14. Classic theaters — Answer: ODEA. Hint: Think of the smaller performance venues used for music and drama in ancient Greece and Rome 🎭
- 15. Horse chow holders — Answer: FEEDBAGS. Hint: These are the bags hung up so horses can munch on their meal. 🐴
- 17. Connection — Answer: BOND. Hint: Think of what ties two people or things together. 🔗
- 18. Golfer Hogan — Answer: BEN. Hint: Think of the legendary golfer whose first name is also a common three-letter boy’s name. ⛳
- 19. Hocked — Answer: PAWNED. Hint: It means giving something to a lender in exchange for cash. 💰
- 21. Texas AandM student — Answer: AGGIE. Hint: This nickname belongs to a student at a famous Texas university known for its proud traditions. 🎓
- 24. Viral phenomenon — Answer: MEME. Hint: A joke, image, or idea that spreads rapidly online can become this. 😄
- 25. Fat — Answer: SUET. Hint: This traditional cooking fat comes from around an animal’s kidneys. 🧈
- 26. Zuckerberg’s company — Answer: FACEBOOK. Hint: Think of the social-media company founded by Mark Zuckerberg. 📱
- 30. Lyricist Gershwin — Answer: IRA. Hint: This Gershwin brother supplied the words while his sibling composed the music. ✍️
- 31. Is patient — Answer: WAITS. Hint: Shows patience by holding off until later. ⏳
- 32. Texter’s “Enough!” — Answer: TMI. Hint: A quick way to say someone has shared more detail than you needed 📱
- 33. Cute name for pets — Answer: FURBALLS. Hint: A cuddly nickname for your fluffy animal companions. 🐾
- 35. Flippers — Answer: FINS. Hint: These help fish steer and glide through the water 🐟
- 36. Web addresses — Answer: URLS. Hint: The destinations you type into a browser’s address bar 🌐
- 37. Desert haven — Answer: OASIS. Hint: A lush, refreshing refuge surrounded by endless sand is this. 🏝️
- 38. Rafting challenge — Answer: RAPIDS. Hint: Watch for these rushing stretches of whitewater when navigating a river by raft 🌊
- 41. Ornate vase — Answer: URN. Hint: Think of a decorative vessel often used to hold flowers or ashes. 🏺
- 42. Throw hard — Answer: HURL. Hint: Give it a powerful toss 💪
- 43. Handshake alternative — Answer: FISTBUMP. Hint: A casual greeting where two people tap their closed knuckles together 🤜🤛
- 48. Oklahoma city — Answer: ENID. Hint: Think of a charming city in the Sooner State! 🌻
- 49. Flamenco cry — Answer: OLE. Hint: A spirited Spanish exclamation you might hear during a passionate dance performance 💃
- 50. Exceeding — Answer: OVER. Hint: Going beyond a limit or expected amount 📈
- 51. $ dispensers — Answer: ATMS. Hint: Machines that dispense cash from your bank account 🏧
- 52. Scarlet — Answer: RED. Hint: Think of the bold, vivid color associated with roses and stop signs. 🌹
- 53. Harvard rival — Answer: YALE. Hint: This Ivy League school shares a famous rivalry with Harvard. 🎓
Down
- 1. U.K. military fliers — Answer: RAF. Hint: These British service members take to the skies under a three-letter abbreviation. ✈️
- 2. Super serve — Answer: ACE. Hint: In tennis, this unbeatable serve leaves your opponent watching the ball fly past! 🎾
- 3. Scot’s refusal — Answer: NAE. Hint: A Scottish way to say “no.” 🏴
- 4. Thing — Answer: TIDBIT. Hint: Think of a small, interesting piece of information or gossip. 🧩
- 5. Printer’s blue — Answer: CYAN. Hint: Think of the cool blue ink used alongside magenta, yellow, and black in four-color printing 🖨️
- 6. Cranberry territory — Answer: BOG. Hint: Think of the soggy wetland where these tart berries thrive 🫐
- 7. Mystery novel lineup — Answer: SUSPECTS. Hint: The people under investigation in a whodunit make up this lineup. 🕵️
- 8. Spider’s creation — Answer: COBWEB. Hint: A delicate trap spun by a crafty arachnid 🕸️
- 9. Japanese noodle — Answer: UDON. Hint: A comforting bowlful often served in hot broth 🍜
- 10. Russo of “Ransom” — Answer: RENE. Hint: Think of the actress who also starred opposite Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon films 🎬
- 11. “Shane” star Alan — Answer: LADD. Hint: Think of the classic Hollywood leading man who played the title role in this Western 🎬
- 16. Spell-off — Answer: BEE. Hint: It’s a contest where accurate word spelling wins the day 🏆
- 20. Iowa city — Answer: AMES. Hint: Think of the Iowa State University town just north of Des Moines. 🏫
- 21. “Dream on!” — Answer: ASIF. Hint: A skeptical reply that dismisses an unlikely wish or claim 😏
- 22. Mentor — Answer: GURU. Hint: A trusted teacher or guide who helps others find their way. 🧭
- 23. Hiker’s equipment — Answer: GEAR. Hint: Everything a trail walker packs for the journey 🎒
- 24. Sends a letter — Answer: MAILS. Hint: Puts a written message into the postal system 📬
- 26. Is smitten with — Answer: FALLSFOR. Hint: Has a major crush on someone 💘
- 27. Elevator name — Answer: OTIS. Hint: Think of a well-known brand that helps people travel between floors. 🛗
- 28. Hotel chain — Answer: OMNI. Hint: This upscale lodging brand’s name suggests an all-encompassing experience. 🏨
- 29. Smooch — Answer: KISS. Hint: A sweet little gesture of affection, often shared with a smile 😊
- 31. City district — Answer: WARD. Hint: Think of a named division within a city, often used for local elections 🏙️
- 34. Constructs — Answer: BUILDS. Hint: Creates something by putting its parts together 🧱
- 35. Ardent devotee — Answer: FANBOY. Hint: A passionate supporter who enthusiastically backs a favorite person, team, or thing 🙌
- 37. Scrap — Answer: ORT. Hint: Think of a tiny leftover morsel, especially one that might be tossed aside. 🥣
- 38. Actress Perlman — Answer: RHEA. Hint: She played the sharp-tongued Carla on the classic sitcom Cheers. 🎬
- 39. Pop’s sister — Answer: AUNT. Hint: Think of your father’s sister—the family relation this clue points to. 👪
- 40. Prudish — Answer: PRIM. Hint: Someone overly proper about manners or morality might be described this way. 🙈
- 41. Secondhand — Answer: USED. Hint: Think of something that has had a prior owner rather than being brand-new. 🛍️
- 44. -- -de-France — Answer: ILE. Hint: Think of the French region surrounding Paris, whose name means “island of France.” 🗼
- 45. A.C.C. school — Answer: UVA. Hint: Think of the Atlantic Coast Conference university located in Charlottesville, Virginia. 🏫
- 46. Author/podcaster -- Robbins — Answer: MEL. Hint: Think of the motivational speaker behind The 5 Second Rule and a popular self-improvement podcast 🎙️
- 47. Opposite of “post-" — Answer: PRE. Hint: Think of the prefix that means “before” rather than “after.” ⏪
Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Tuesday, July 21, 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 21?” 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 21, 2026
The full solution for the July 21 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 Tuesday, July 21.
Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 21, 2026
Every clue from the July 21 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 | Harangue | RANT |
| 5 | “Survivor” airer | CBS |
| 8 | Ringlet | CURL |
| 12 | Antioxidant berry | ACAI |
| 13 | One of us | YOU |
| 14 | Classic theaters | ODEA |
| 15 | Horse chow holders | FEEDBAGS |
| 17 | Connection | BOND |
| 18 | Golfer Hogan | BEN |
| 19 | Hocked | PAWNED |
| 21 | Texas AandM student | AGGIE |
| 24 | Viral phenomenon | MEME |
| 25 | Fat | SUET |
| 26 | Zuckerberg’s company | |
| 30 | Lyricist Gershwin | IRA |
| 31 | Is patient | WAITS |
| 32 | Texter’s “Enough!” | TMI |
| 33 | Cute name for pets | FURBALLS |
| 35 | Flippers | FINS |
| 36 | Web addresses | URLS |
| 37 | Desert haven | OASIS |
| 38 | Rafting challenge | RAPIDS |
| 41 | Ornate vase | URN |
| 42 | Throw hard | HURL |
| 43 | Handshake alternative | FISTBUMP |
| 48 | Oklahoma city | ENID |
| 49 | Flamenco cry | OLE |
| 50 | Exceeding | OVER |
| 51 | $ dispensers | ATMS |
| 52 | Scarlet | RED |
| 53 | Harvard rival | YALE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.K. military fliers | RAF |
| 2 | Super serve | ACE |
| 3 | Scot’s refusal | NAE |
| 4 | Thing | TIDBIT |
| 5 | Printer’s blue | CYAN |
| 6 | Cranberry territory | BOG |
| 7 | Mystery novel lineup | SUSPECTS |
| 8 | Spider’s creation | COBWEB |
| 9 | Japanese noodle | UDON |
| 10 | Russo of “Ransom” | RENE |
| 11 | “Shane” star Alan | LADD |
| 16 | Spell-off | BEE |
| 20 | Iowa city | AMES |
| 21 | “Dream on!” | ASIF |
| 22 | Mentor | GURU |
| 23 | Hiker’s equipment | GEAR |
| 24 | Sends a letter | MAILS |
| 26 | Is smitten with | FALLSFOR |
| 27 | Elevator name | OTIS |
| 28 | Hotel chain | OMNI |
| 29 | Smooch | KISS |
| 31 | City district | WARD |
| 34 | Constructs | BUILDS |
| 35 | Ardent devotee | FANBOY |
| 37 | Scrap | ORT |
| 38 | Actress Perlman | RHEA |
| 39 | Pop’s sister | AUNT |
| 40 | Prudish | PRIM |
| 41 | Secondhand | USED |
| 44 | -- -de-France | ILE |
| 45 | A.C.C. school | UVA |
| 46 | Author/podcaster -- Robbins | MEL |
| 47 | Opposite of “post-" | PRE |
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Every across and down answer for the Tuesday, July 21, 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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