Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 23

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Eugene Sheffer Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1“There!”
  2. 5Furry foot
  3. 8Ella’s style
  4. 12Tel --
  5. 13HDTV brand
  6. 14Hailed thing
  7. 15Dog biscuit shape
  8. 16Poetic contraction
  9. 17Competent
  10. 18Duel tools
  11. 20“Don’t bother”
  12. 22Foot part
  13. 23TiVo precursor
  14. 24Ms. Streisand, to fans
  15. 27Hurtled
  16. 32Winter bug
  17. 33Hit CBS series
  18. 34Corn spike
  19. 35Hydrant attachment
  20. 38A/C measures
  21. 39Bearded beast
  22. 40Bashful
  23. 42Says impulsively
  24. 45Attorney
  25. 49Hindu royal
  26. 50Sushi fish
  27. 52Saab model
  28. 53Outlet letters
  29. 54Sine qua --
  30. 55Orange veggies
  31. 56“So Sick” singer
  32. 57Pooch
  33. 58Persian leader

Down

  1. 1Folder features
  2. 2Declare openly
  3. 3Flintstones’ pet
  4. 4Sidesteps
  5. 5Italian sparkling wine
  6. 6Super serve
  7. 7Tip off
  8. 8Posture
  9. 9Dry red wine
  10. 10Car bar
  11. 11Even
  12. 19Accomplish
  13. 21“A Man Called --” (Fredrik Backman novel)
  14. 24Favorite bud, in texts
  15. 25“The Greatest”
  16. 26French red wine
  17. 28Donkey
  18. 29German wine
  19. 30Perfume label word
  20. 31Hosp. workers
  21. 36Physicist Fermi
  22. 37Grass shack
  23. 38Side roads
  24. 41“That’s a laugh!”
  25. 42Muffin choice
  26. 43Valentine border
  27. 44Grit
  28. 46“Amen!”
  29. 47Gospel singer Franklin
  30. 48-- Hashanah
  31. 51“Yoo- --!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. “There!” — Answer: TADA. Hint: A cheerful exclamation used to present something with a flourish 🎉
  2. 5. Furry foot — Answer: PAW. Hint: Think of the soft, clawed foot on a cat or dog 🐾
  3. 8. Ella’s style — Answer: SCAT. Hint: Think of the playful jazz vocal improvisation Ella made famous 🎶
  4. 12. Tel -- — Answer: AVIV. Hint: Complete the name of Israel’s lively Mediterranean coastal city, known for beaches and nightlife. 🌊
  5. 13. HDTV brand — Answer: RCA. Hint: This classic electronics brand has been making televisions for decades. 📺
  6. 14. Hailed thing — Answer: TAXI. Hint: A ride you might flag down from the curb 🚕
  7. 15. Dog biscuit shape — Answer: BONE. Hint: Think of the classic chew-toy shape pups love to gnaw 🐶
  8. 16. Poetic contraction — Answer: OER. Hint: Poets may trim a familiar word this way to keep the rhythm flowing. ✍️
  9. 17. Competent — Answer: ABLE. Hint: This describes someone who can handle a task successfully. 💪
  10. 18. Duel tools — Answer: SWORDS. Hint: These sharp metal weapons are classic equipment for a fencing match. ⚔️
  11. 20. “Don’t bother” — Answer: NONEED. Hint: A casual way to say something isn’t necessary 🙂
  12. 22. Foot part — Answer: TOE. Hint: A small digit at the end of your foot helps you balance and wiggle. 🦶
  13. 23. TiVo precursor — Answer: VCR. Hint: An older device that recorded television onto videotapes for later viewing 📼
  14. 24. Ms. Streisand, to fans — Answer: BABS. Hint: It’s the affectionate nickname fans use for Barbra Streisand. 🎤
  15. 27. Hurtled — Answer: CAREENED. Hint: Think of something rushing wildly, perhaps veering out of control. 💨
  16. 32. Winter bug — Answer: FLU. Hint: A seasonal illness that can leave you feverish and achy. 🤒
  17. 33. Hit CBS series — Answer: CSI. Hint: This crime drama follows forensic investigators who solve cases with scientific evidence 🔍
  18. 34. Corn spike — Answer: EAR. Hint: Look for the part of a corn plant that holds its kernels 🌽
  19. 35. Hydrant attachment — Answer: FIREHOSE. Hint: It carries a powerful stream of water from the hydrant to the flames. 🔥
  20. 38. A/C measures — Answer: BTUS. Hint: Units that indicate how much heat an air conditioner can remove per hour. ❄️
  21. 39. Bearded beast — Answer: GNU. Hint: Think of the shaggy African grazer often seen roaming in great herds. 🦬
  22. 40. Bashful — Answer: SHY. Hint: It's a feeling you might have when meeting new people or talking to a crush! 😊
  23. 42. Says impulsively — Answer: BLURTS. Hint: Speaks suddenly without stopping to think 💬
  24. 45. Attorney — Answer: LAWYER. Hint: A legal professional who represents clients in court ⚖️
  25. 49. Hindu royal — Answer: RANI. Hint: This title refers to a queen in the Indian royal tradition. 👑
  26. 50. Sushi fish — Answer: AHI. Hint: This popular sushi fish is a type of tuna often served raw or seared 🐟
  27. 52. Saab model — Answer: AERO. Hint: Think of a sleek Swedish car whose name evokes smooth flight ✈️
  28. 53. Outlet letters — Answer: ACDC. Hint: Think of the two types of electrical current associated with a wall outlet. 🔌
  29. 54. Sine qua -- — Answer: NON. Hint: Complete this Latin phrase for something absolutely essential. 🏛️
  30. 55. Orange veggies — Answer: YAMS. Hint: These earthy tubers make a colorful side dish when roasted. 🥕
  31. 56. “So Sick” singer — Answer: NEYO. Hint: Think of the smooth R&B singer behind this memorable mid-2000s heartbreak hit. 🎤
  32. 57. Pooch — Answer: DOG. Hint: A loyal household companion that may bark at the mail carrier 🐾
  33. 58. Persian leader — Answer: SHAH. Hint: This was a royal title used by rulers of Persia and Iran 👑

Down

  1. 1. Folder features — Answer: TABS. Hint: Look for the labeled dividers that help you find sections quickly 📁
  2. 2. Declare openly — Answer: AVOW. Hint: State something plainly and publicly, without holding back. 📣
  3. 3. Flintstones’ pet — Answer: DINO. Hint: Think of the lovable prehistoric pet who followed Fred and Wilma around Bedrock 🦕
  4. 4. Sidesteps — Answer: AVERTS. Hint: Chooses to avoid trouble rather than face it head-on 🛑
  5. 5. Italian sparkling wine — Answer: PROSECCO. Hint: A bubbly Italian toast often poured for celebrations 🍾
  6. 6. Super serve — Answer: ACE. Hint: In tennis, this unbeatable serve leaves your opponent watching the ball fly past! 🎾
  7. 7. Tip off — Answer: WARN. Hint: Give someone advance notice about possible trouble ⚠️
  8. 8. Posture — Answer: STANCE. Hint: How you hold yourself while standing or sitting 🧍
  9. 9. Dry red wine — Answer: CABERNET. Hint: Think of a bold, full-bodied red often enjoyed with steak 🍷
  10. 10. Car bar — Answer: AXLE. Hint: This sturdy rod connects a vehicle’s wheels and helps them turn together. 🚗
  11. 11. Even — Answer: TIED. Hint: Neither side has an advantage in this result ⚖️
  12. 19. Accomplish — Answer: DO. Hint: A tiny verb meaning to carry something out or get it done. ✅
  13. 21. “A Man Called --” (Fredrik Backman novel) — Answer: OVE. Hint: It’s the short first name of Backman’s gruff but lovable title character. 📚
  14. 24. Favorite bud, in texts — Answer: BFF. Hint: A three-letter texting shorthand for your closest friend 💬
  15. 25. “The Greatest” — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of the legendary boxer who famously called himself the greatest. 🥊
  16. 26. French red wine — Answer: BURGUNDY. Hint: Think of the famous wine-producing region in eastern France known for elegant reds. 🍷
  17. 28. Donkey — Answer: ASS. Hint: This animal is often known for its stubbornness and is a common character in fables! 🐴
  18. 29. German wine — Answer: RIESLING. Hint: This crisp, aromatic white is especially associated with Germany’s Rhine Valley. 🍇
  19. 30. Perfume label word — Answer: EAU. Hint: Look for the French word meaning “water,” often printed on fragrance bottles. 💧
  20. 31. Hosp. workers — Answer: DRS. Hint: Think of the medical professionals who treat patients in a hospital. 🩺
  21. 36. Physicist Fermi — Answer: ENRICO. Hint: Think of the Italian physicist whose name is shared by a nuclear-length unit and a major laboratory. ⚛️
  22. 37. Grass shack — Answer: HUT. Hint: Think of a small, humble shelter made from woven plant material 🛖
  23. 38. Side roads — Answer: BYWAYS. Hint: Less-traveled routes that branch away from the main highway 🚗
  24. 41. “That’s a laugh!” — Answer: HA. Hint: A brief expression of amusement or laughter 😄
  25. 42. Muffin choice — Answer: BRAN. Hint: Choose the wholesome, fiber-rich variety often associated with a healthy breakfast. 🧁
  26. 43. Valentine border — Answer: LACE. Hint: Think of the delicate trim often framing a romantic card. 💌
  27. 44. Grit — Answer: SAND. Hint: Think of the tiny grains beneath your feet at the beach 🏖️
  28. 46. “Amen!” — Answer: YEAH. Hint: A casual way to enthusiastically agree with what was just said 🙌
  29. 47. Gospel singer Franklin — Answer: ERMA. Hint: A soulful first name that sounds right at home on a choir program 🎶
  30. 48. -- Hashanah — Answer: ROSH. Hint: This Jewish holiday marks the beginning of the year. 🍎
  31. 51. “Yoo- --!" — Answer: HOO. Hint: A cheerful shout used to get someone’s attention from a distance 📣

Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Thursday, July 23, 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 23?” 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 23, 2026

The full solution for the July 23 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 Thursday, July 23.

Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 23, 2026

Every clue from the July 23 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1“There!”TADA
5Furry footPAW
8Ella’s styleSCAT
12Tel --AVIV
13HDTV brandRCA
14Hailed thingTAXI
15Dog biscuit shapeBONE
16Poetic contractionOER
17CompetentABLE
18Duel toolsSWORDS
20“Don’t bother”NONEED
22Foot partTOE
23TiVo precursorVCR
24Ms. Streisand, to fansBABS
27HurtledCAREENED
32Winter bugFLU
33Hit CBS seriesCSI
34Corn spikeEAR
35Hydrant attachmentFIREHOSE
38A/C measuresBTUS
39Bearded beastGNU
40BashfulSHY
42Says impulsivelyBLURTS
45AttorneyLAWYER
49Hindu royalRANI
50Sushi fishAHI
52Saab modelAERO
53Outlet lettersACDC
54Sine qua --NON
55Orange veggiesYAMS
56“So Sick” singerNEYO
57PoochDOG
58Persian leaderSHAH

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Folder featuresTABS
2Declare openlyAVOW
3Flintstones’ petDINO
4SidestepsAVERTS
5Italian sparkling winePROSECCO
6Super serveACE
7Tip offWARN
8PostureSTANCE
9Dry red wineCABERNET
10Car barAXLE
11EvenTIED
19AccomplishDO
21“A Man Called --” (Fredrik Backman novel)OVE
24Favorite bud, in textsBFF
25“The Greatest”ALI
26French red wineBURGUNDY
28DonkeyASS
29German wineRIESLING
30Perfume label wordEAU
31Hosp. workersDRS
36Physicist FermiENRICO
37Grass shackHUT
38Side roadsBYWAYS
41“That’s a laugh!”HA
42Muffin choiceBRAN
43Valentine borderLACE
44GritSAND
46“Amen!”YEAH
47Gospel singer FranklinERMA
48-- HashanahROSH
51“Yoo- --!"HOO

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