Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 24

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Across

  1. 1. Plus — Answer: ASSET. Hint: A valuable advantage that adds to your overall worth. 💎
  2. 6. Sound booster — Answer: AMP. Hint: This device makes music or microphone output louder. 🔊
  3. 9. Unpaid TV ad — Answer: PSA. Hint: This brief broadcast spot shares helpful information rather than selling a product 📺
  4. 12. Computer problem — Answer: CRASH. Hint: It’s when your computer suddenly stops working and needs a restart. 💻
  5. 13. Chai, e.g. — Answer: TEA. Hint: It’s a warm, often spiced drink enjoyed from a cup. ☕
  6. 14. Part of NATO — Answer: ATL. Hint: Think of the abbreviated ocean name found in NATO’s full title. 🌊
  7. 15. Island porch — Answer: LANAI. Hint: Think of a breezy, roofed outdoor space at a tropical home. 🌴
  8. 16. Kate Spade creation — Answer: HANDBAG. Hint: Think of a chic accessory often carried over the shoulder by this designer. 👜
  9. 18. Truck fuel — Answer: DIESEL. Hint: This fuel powers many heavy-duty rigs and is different from gasoline. 🚛
  10. 20. Inter -- — Answer: ALIA. Hint: Complete the Latin phrase meaning “among other things.” 📚
  11. 21. Science room — Answer: LAB. Hint: Think of the room where experiments and discoveries happen. 🧪
  12. 23. Enthusiast — Answer: FAN. Hint: This person is always cheering from the sidelines! 🎉
  13. 24. Emporium — Answer: STORE. Hint: A place where shoppers browse and buy goods 🛍️
  14. 25. Nobelist Pavlov — Answer: IVAN. Hint: Think of the Russian scientist famous for experiments with dogs and conditioned reflexes 🐕
  15. 27. Shoe fasteners — Answer: LACES. Hint: Think of what you tie across your sneakers to keep them snug 👟
  16. 29. Candlelight ceremonies — Answer: VIGILS. Hint: Think of solemn nighttime observances often held for prayer or remembrance. 🕯️
  17. 31. Deli sandwich — Answer: REUBEN. Hint: Think of a classic grilled sandwich layered with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and tangy dressing. 🥪
  18. 35. Stop — Answer: CEASE. Hint: It’s time to hit the brakes and take a break! 🛑
  19. 37. Saint Petersburg’s river — Answer: NEVA. Hint: This famous Russian river flows through the city known for its White Nights. 🌊
  20. 38. Lake of “Hairspray” — Answer: RICKI. Hint: Think of the actress who played Tracy Turnblad in the original film and later hosted a daytime talk show. 🎬
  21. 41. Actress Thurman — Answer: UMA. Hint: A stylish actress with a famously short first name. 🎬
  22. 43. Foot rub response — Answer: AAH. Hint: A blissful sound you might make when sore feet finally get some attention 😌
  23. 44. Land measure — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A small plot of land often used to describe property size 🌾
  24. 45. “Hold tight!” — Answer: GRABON. Hint: A two-word command urging someone to keep a firm grip. 🤝
  25. 47. Postal tote — Answer: MAILBAG. Hint: A sturdy sack used to carry letters and parcels on their journey 📮
  26. 49. Receded — Answer: EBBED. Hint: Like the tide when it pulled back, this means diminished or withdrew. 🌊
  27. 52. Before — Answer: ERE. Hint: A poetic way to say “in the past.” ⏳
  28. 53. Ginger -- — Answer: ALE. Hint: A fizzy, spicy drink often paired with sushi or used to settle an upset stomach. 🥤
  29. 54. Royal crown — Answer: TIARA. Hint: Think of the elegant jeweled headpiece worn by a princess or queen. 👑
  30. 55. Composer Rorem — Answer: NED. Hint: Think of the American composer whose first name is also a familiar nickname for Edward. 🎼
  31. 56. Possessed — Answer: HAD. Hint: It describes something you owned or experienced in the past. 🕰️
  32. 57. “Love Story” author — Answer: SEGAL. Hint: Think of the writer behind the bittersweet romance that inspired the famous film adaptation. 📖

Down

  1. 1. Oft-torn knee part, for short — Answer: ACL. Hint: Think of the knee ligament athletes often tear, especially in pivoting sports. 🦵
  2. 2. Mexican Mrs. — Answer: SRA. Hint: Think of the Spanish honorific used before a married woman’s name. 👩
  3. 3. Flood protection — Answer: SANDBAG. Hint: Stack these filled with soil to help hold back rising water 🌊
  4. 4. Morales of “Jericho” — Answer: ESAI. Hint: Think of the actor who played Major Edward Beck in the series. 🎬
  5. 5. Pilferer — Answer: THIEF. Hint: A sneaky person who takes what isn’t theirs. 🕵️
  6. 6. Goddess of wisdom — Answer: ATHENA. Hint: Think of the Greek goddess associated with wisdom, strategy, and Athens. 🦉
  7. 7. Series of courses — Answer: MEAL. Hint: A multi-part dining experience, from appetizer to dessert, fits this clue. 🍽️
  8. 8. Skillet — Answer: PAN. Hint: A handy kitchen vessel for frying or sautéing 🔥
  9. 9. Cellist Casals — Answer: PABLO. Hint: This celebrated cellist shared his first name with Picasso. 🎻
  10. 10. Step — Answer: STAIR. Hint: A single level you climb on your way up or down. 🪜
  11. 11. Aquarium buildup — Answer: ALGAE. Hint: This greenish growth can coat the glass when a tank gets too much light. 🌿
  12. 17. Nissan, once — Answer: DATSUN. Hint: This was the carmaker’s name before it adopted its better-known modern branding. 🚗
  13. 19. Latin dance — Answer: SALSA. Hint: Think of a spicy, rhythmic partner dance often heard in lively Latin clubs. 💃
  14. 21. Tyler of “Jersey Girl” — Answer: LIV. Hint: Think of the actress who is Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s daughter. 🎸
  15. 22. Bird (Pref.) — Answer: AVI. Hint: This prefix points to something feathered or winged in scientific terms. 🐦
  16. 24. Observe — Answer: SEE. Hint: Take a look or notice something happening 👀
  17. 26. Jefferson’s coin — Answer: NICKEL. Hint: Think of the five-cent coin bearing the third president’s portrait. 🪙
  18. 28. Espresso froth — Answer: CREMA. Hint: Think of the rich, velvety layer that crowns your favorite coffee drink! ☕
  19. 30. Luau necklace — Answer: LEI. Hint: This fragrant floral necklace is a classic Hawaiian celebration accessory. 🌺
  20. 32. Squishy chair — Answer: BEANBAG. Hint: A casual seat that molds itself around you. 🪑
  21. 33. Perón of Argentina — Answer: EVA. Hint: Think of Argentina’s iconic first lady, immortalized in song and on screen 🎭
  22. 34. “Unh-unh” — Answer: NAH. Hint: A casual way to say no when you’re not buying it. 🙅
  23. 36. Swelled suddenly — Answer: SURGED. Hint: Grew rapidly and forcefully, like a wave or crowd might do 🌊
  24. 38. Asian noodles — Answer: RAMEN. Hint: A comforting Japanese noodle dish often served in a flavorful broth 🍜
  25. 39. Empathic words — Answer: ICARE. Hint: A caring response that shows you understand someone’s feelings 💛
  26. 40. Sobbed — Answer: CRIED. Hint: Let out tears in the past tense, perhaps after a sad movie. 😢
  27. 42. Helps a crook — Answer: ABETS. Hint: Gives a wrongdoer a hand without committing the crime itself 🤝
  28. 45. Fancy party — Answer: GALA. Hint: Think of an extravagant celebration often filled with glitz and glamour! 🎉
  29. 46. Theater award — Answer: OBIE. Hint: This prestigious prize honors excellence in Off-Broadway productions. 🎭
  30. 48. “Humbug!” — Answer: BAH. Hint: A brief exclamation of dismissive disbelief or annoyance. 😏
  31. 50. Epoch — Answer: ERA. Hint: A distinct period in history marked by important events or developments. 🕰️
  32. 51. Indian lentil stew — Answer: DAL. Hint: This hearty Indian dish is often served with rice and spices. 🍛

Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Friday, July 24, 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 24?” 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 24, 2026

The full solution for the July 24 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 Friday, July 24.

Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 24, 2026

Every clue from the July 24 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1PlusASSET
6Sound boosterAMP
9Unpaid TV adPSA
12Computer problemCRASH
13Chai, e.g.TEA
14Part of NATOATL
15Island porchLANAI
16Kate Spade creationHANDBAG
18Truck fuelDIESEL
20Inter --ALIA
21Science roomLAB
23EnthusiastFAN
24EmporiumSTORE
25Nobelist PavlovIVAN
27Shoe fastenersLACES
29Candlelight ceremoniesVIGILS
31Deli sandwichREUBEN
35StopCEASE
37Saint Petersburg’s riverNEVA
38Lake of “Hairspray”RICKI
41Actress ThurmanUMA
43Foot rub responseAAH
44Land measureACRE
45“Hold tight!”GRABON
47Postal toteMAILBAG
49RecededEBBED
52BeforeERE
53Ginger --ALE
54Royal crownTIARA
55Composer RoremNED
56PossessedHAD
57“Love Story” authorSEGAL

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Oft-torn knee part, for shortACL
2Mexican Mrs.SRA
3Flood protectionSANDBAG
4Morales of “Jericho”ESAI
5PilfererTHIEF
6Goddess of wisdomATHENA
7Series of coursesMEAL
8SkilletPAN
9Cellist CasalsPABLO
10StepSTAIR
11Aquarium buildupALGAE
17Nissan, onceDATSUN
19Latin danceSALSA
21Tyler of “Jersey Girl”LIV
22Bird (Pref.)AVI
24ObserveSEE
26Jefferson’s coinNICKEL
28Espresso frothCREMA
30Luau necklaceLEI
32Squishy chairBEANBAG
33Perón of ArgentinaEVA
34“Unh-unh”NAH
36Swelled suddenlySURGED
38Asian noodlesRAMEN
39Empathic wordsICARE
40SobbedCRIED
42Helps a crookABETS
45Fancy partyGALA
46Theater awardOBIE
48“Humbug!”BAH
50EpochERA
51Indian lentil stewDAL

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