Flamenco cry
Crossword Answer — July 21, 2026
A spirited Spanish exclamation you might hear during a passionate dance performance 💃
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
By Eugene Sheffer
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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. 🎓
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- 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.” ⏪
The answer to “Flamenco cry” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is OLE — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 21, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 49-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.
“Flamenco cry” answer
OLE (3 letters)
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Why the answer is OLE
A spirited Spanish exclamation you might hear during a passionate dance performance 💃
When else has “Flamenco cry” appeared?
Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 21, 2026 (this puzzle) → OLE. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on July 21, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Is smitten with → FALLSFOR
- Secondhand → USED
- -- -de-France → ILE
- Oklahoma city → ENID
- Exceeding → OVER
- $ dispensers → ATMS
- Opposite of “post-" → PRE
- Scarlet → RED
Want every clue in one place? The full Eugene Sheffer answer list for July 21, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Eugene Sheffer answers are always one tap from the today page.
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 Tuesday 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 “Flamenco cry”?
The answer is OLE, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Flamenco cry”?
3 letters: OLE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 21, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 49-Across.
Can “Flamenco cry” 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 21, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.