Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 28
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Across
- 1. Rustic wine vessels — Answer: JUGS. Hint: These homespun containers are made for pouring a country vintage. 🍷
- 5. Horse chow — Answer: HAY. Hint: Think of the dried grass a stable resident munches on. 🐴
- 8. War god — Answer: ARES. Hint: Think of the fierce deity who led battles in ancient Greek mythology. ⚔️
- 12. Physics bit — Answer: ATOM. Hint: It’s a tiny building block of matter studied by physicists. ⚛️
- 13. Rushmore face — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of the Great Emancipator carved into South Dakota’s famous presidential mountain. 🗿
- 14. Embedded spy — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This undercover agent secretly digs into an organization to gather information. 🕵️
- 15. Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton — Answer: MARSALIS. Hint: Think of the acclaimed New Orleans trumpeter and jazz educator associated with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 🎺
- 17. Similar — Answer: AKIN. Hint: Think of a word meaning alike or closely related in nature. 🔍
- 18. “-- Hate Me” (Spike Lee film) — Answer: SHE. Hint: The missing word is a pronoun referring to a woman in this Spike Lee title. 🎬
- 19. Yoga pad — Answer: MAT. Hint: A cushioned surface for your sun salutations 🧘
- 20. Pizza feature — Answer: CRUST. Hint: It’s the delicious outer edge that holds each cheesy slice together 🍕
- 21. MSN rival — Answer: AOL. Hint: Think of another early internet portal that connected users before social media took over. 🌐
- 22. Weep — Answer: CRY. Hint: What might you do when sadness brings tears to your eyes? 😢
- 23. Bath powders — Answer: TALCS. Hint: These toiletry powders help keep skin dry and reduce friction after a bath 🛁
- 26. Luxurious — Answer: OPULENT. Hint: Fit for royalty and overflowing with wealth. 👑
- 30. “Industry” actor El-Masry — Answer: AMIR. Hint: Think of the Egyptian-British performer who played Omar in HBO’s finance-world drama. 🎬
- 31. Bikini top — Answer: BRA. Hint: A supportive swimwear piece worn above the waist 🏖️
- 32. Sister of Rachel — Answer: LEAH. Hint: In Genesis, she was the older sister who became Jacob’s first wife. 📖
- 33. Sea creature with arms — Answer: OCTOPUS. Hint: This clever ocean dweller has eight limbs for exploring, grabbing, and escaping. 🐙
- 35. Fab Four drummer — Answer: RINGO. Hint: Think of the Beatles’ drummer who later narrated a beloved train show 🚂
- 36. Violin tuner — Answer: PEG. Hint: This small turning piece adjusts a violin string’s tension. 🎻
- 37. Malia, to Sasha — Answer: SIS. Hint: She’s Sasha’s older sibling and former First Family roommate. 👭
- 38. Columbus’ home — Answer: GENOA. Hint: This Italian port city is famous as the birthplace of the explorer who sailed for Spain. 🗺️
- 41. U.S. Army enforcers — Answer: MPS. Hint: Think of the U.S. Army’s law-and-order officers. 🪖
- 42. Docs’ org. — Answer: AMA. Hint: This professional organization represents physicians across the United States. 🩺
- 45. Skater’s leap — Answer: AXEL. Hint: This figure-skating jump takes off from a forward-facing edge and includes an extra half rotation. ⛸️
- 46. Aurora -- — Answer: BOREALIS. Hint: This Latin word completes the name of the northern lights. 🌌
- 48. Jeans-maker Strauss — Answer: LEVI. Hint: Think of the iconic denim brand whose name is synonymous with blue jeans. 👖
- 49. Ga. neighbor — Answer: FLA. Hint: Think of the southeastern state known for beaches and theme parks that borders Georgia. 🌴
- 50. Film composer Schifrin — Answer: LALO. Hint: Think of the composer who gave the original Mission: Impossible theme its unforgettable spy-movie pulse 🎬
- 51. Experts — Answer: ACES. Hint: Think of top performers who really know their stuff. 🎯
- 52. Aviate — Answer: FLY. Hint: Take to the skies like a bird does! 🪽
- 53. Chanteuse Edith — Answer: PIAF. Hint: Think of the French singer known as “The Little Sparrow.” 🎶
Down
- 1. Toast toppings — Answer: JAMS. Hint: These fruity spreads turn a plain slice into a sweet breakfast favorite 🍓
- 2. Hexagonal state — Answer: UTAH. Hint: Think of the western U.S. state famous for its distinctive six-sided outline 🗺️
- 3. Clinton’s vice president — Answer: GORE. Hint: Think of the Tennessee politician who served as Bill Clinton’s second-in-command. 🏛️
- 4. Texting format, for short — Answer: SMS. Hint: A brief phone-message abbreviation you might use when chatting by text 📱
- 5. Sanctioned by Islamic law — Answer: HALAL. Hint: Permitted under Islamic rules, especially when describing food or drink, this means religiously approved ☪️
- 6. Slightly — Answer: ABIT. Hint: Think of a small amount or degree, rather than a lot. 🤏
- 7. “Of course” — Answer: YES. Hint: A confident agreement is all this clue is asking for. 👍
- 8. Belladonna lily — Answer: AMARYLLIS. Hint: This striking bulb is named after a beautiful shepherdess from Greek mythology 🌸
- 9. Video-streaming brand — Answer: ROKU. Hint: This compact platform brings shows and movies straight to your TV 📺
- 10. Yale students — Answer: ELIS. Hint: These bright minds hail from a prestigious university! 🎓
- 11. Faxed — Answer: SENT. Hint: What you did to a document when transmitting it remotely 📠
- 16. Novelist Oz — Answer: AMOS. Hint: Think of the Israeli novelist whose surname shares its name with a famous magical land. 📚
- 20. French vineyard — Answer: CRU. Hint: In French wine terminology, this refers to a recognized vineyard or growth classification 🍷
- 21. Parthenon locale — Answer: ACROPOLIS. Hint: Think of the famous rocky hilltop in Athens crowned by the Parthenon. 🏛️
- 22. Tax prep pro — Answer: CPA. Hint: This certified professional helps individuals and businesses file their returns. 🧾
- 23. Eastern “way” — Answer: TAO. Hint: This Eastern concept describes a natural path or way of living. 🧘
- 24. “Better Call Saul” network — Answer: AMC. Hint: This cable channel also aired “The Walking Dead” and “Mad Men.” 📺
- 25. Tipsy — Answer: LIT. Hint: A casual way to say someone has had a few drinks. 🍻
- 26. Choice words? — Answer: ORS. Hint: Think about the options we have when making decisions! 🎭
- 27. Still, in verse — Answer: EEN. Hint: Look for a poetic term meaning “still” or “even so.” 📜
- 28. Pester — Answer: NAG. Hint: Bother someone repeatedly, like a dripping faucet. 💧
- 29. Nevertheless, briefly — Answer: THO. Hint: A compact, casual way to express “nevertheless” in a message. 💬
- 31. Glitch — Answer: BUG. Hint: A tiny software problem can cause unexpected behavior or errors 🖥️
- 34. Royal insomnia cause — Answer: PEA. Hint: Think of the tiny object hidden beneath a royal mattress that could ruin a night’s sleep. 👑
- 35. Ascend — Answer: RISE. Hint: Go upward, like the morning sun ☀️
- 37. Perfume type — Answer: SPRAY. Hint: Think of a fragrance applied as a light mist from a bottle. 🌸
- 38. Big bash — Answer: GALA. Hint: Think of a fancy celebration with guests, glamour, and maybe a red carpet 🎉
- 39. Corp. bigwig — Answer: EXEC. Hint: A top company leader who helps steer the business 🏢
- 40. Campbell of “Scream” — Answer: NEVE. Hint: She portrayed the iconic Sidney Prescott in the horror franchise 🎬
- 41. Gangster’s honey — Answer: MOLL. Hint: Think of the old-school slang for a mobster’s girlfriend. 🕵️
- 42. Jai -- — Answer: ALAI. Hint: This fast-paced Basque ball game completes the phrase after “Jai.” 🎯
- 43. Actress Kunis — Answer: MILA. Hint: Think of the actress who played Jackie on That ’70s Show and starred in Black Swan 🎬
- 44. Dating from — Answer: ASOF. Hint: This phrase points to the time when something began or became true. ⏳
- 46. Favorite pal, in a text — Answer: BFF. Hint: A casual texting abbreviation for your closest friend 💬
- 47. Swiss peak — Answer: ALP. Hint: A snowy mountain in Switzerland might fit this tiny peak 🏔️
Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Tuesday, July 28, 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 28?” 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 28, 2026
The full solution for the July 28 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 28.
Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 28, 2026
Every clue from the July 28 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 | Rustic wine vessels | JUGS |
| 5 | Horse chow | HAY |
| 8 | War god | ARES |
| 12 | Physics bit | ATOM |
| 13 | Rushmore face | ABE |
| 14 | Embedded spy | MOLE |
| 15 | Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton | MARSALIS |
| 17 | Similar | AKIN |
| 18 | “-- Hate Me” (Spike Lee film) | SHE |
| 19 | Yoga pad | MAT |
| 20 | Pizza feature | CRUST |
| 21 | MSN rival | AOL |
| 22 | Weep | CRY |
| 23 | Bath powders | TALCS |
| 26 | Luxurious | OPULENT |
| 30 | “Industry” actor El-Masry | AMIR |
| 31 | Bikini top | BRA |
| 32 | Sister of Rachel | LEAH |
| 33 | Sea creature with arms | OCTOPUS |
| 35 | Fab Four drummer | RINGO |
| 36 | Violin tuner | PEG |
| 37 | Malia, to Sasha | SIS |
| 38 | Columbus’ home | GENOA |
| 41 | U.S. Army enforcers | MPS |
| 42 | Docs’ org. | AMA |
| 45 | Skater’s leap | AXEL |
| 46 | Aurora -- | BOREALIS |
| 48 | Jeans-maker Strauss | LEVI |
| 49 | Ga. neighbor | FLA |
| 50 | Film composer Schifrin | LALO |
| 51 | Experts | ACES |
| 52 | Aviate | FLY |
| 53 | Chanteuse Edith | PIAF |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toast toppings | JAMS |
| 2 | Hexagonal state | UTAH |
| 3 | Clinton’s vice president | GORE |
| 4 | Texting format, for short | SMS |
| 5 | Sanctioned by Islamic law | HALAL |
| 6 | Slightly | ABIT |
| 7 | “Of course” | YES |
| 8 | Belladonna lily | AMARYLLIS |
| 9 | Video-streaming brand | ROKU |
| 10 | Yale students | ELIS |
| 11 | Faxed | SENT |
| 16 | Novelist Oz | AMOS |
| 20 | French vineyard | CRU |
| 21 | Parthenon locale | ACROPOLIS |
| 22 | Tax prep pro | CPA |
| 23 | Eastern “way” | TAO |
| 24 | “Better Call Saul” network | AMC |
| 25 | Tipsy | LIT |
| 26 | Choice words? | ORS |
| 27 | Still, in verse | EEN |
| 28 | Pester | NAG |
| 29 | Nevertheless, briefly | THO |
| 31 | Glitch | BUG |
| 34 | Royal insomnia cause | PEA |
| 35 | Ascend | RISE |
| 37 | Perfume type | SPRAY |
| 38 | Big bash | GALA |
| 39 | Corp. bigwig | EXEC |
| 40 | Campbell of “Scream” | NEVE |
| 41 | Gangster’s honey | MOLL |
| 42 | Jai -- | ALAI |
| 43 | Actress Kunis | MILA |
| 44 | Dating from | ASOF |
| 46 | Favorite pal, in a text | BFF |
| 47 | Swiss peak | ALP |
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Every across and down answer for the Tuesday, July 28, 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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