Antelope’s playmate

Crossword Answer — July 31, 2026

Answer

Think of another graceful, hoofed animal that might frolic beside an antelope 🦌

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Eugene Sheffer Crossword

Friday, July 31, 2026

By Eugene Sheffer

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Eugene Sheffer Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Director Howard
  2. 4Diamond arbiters
  3. 8Sand
  4. 12-- glance
  5. 13“I did it!”
  6. 14Stratagem
  7. 15Identifies
  8. 17Spoken
  9. 18Haunted house cry
  10. 19Wall St. debut
  11. 21Choice words?
  12. 22Exodus pharaoh
  13. 26Outlying areas, briefly
  14. 29Puzzle
  15. 30Spigot
  16. 31Medicinal plant
  17. 32Airline to Sweden
  18. 33Frankfurt fellow
  19. 34Genetic letters
  20. 35Long. crosser
  21. 36Answer
  22. 37“Rats!”
  23. 39Architect I.M. --
  24. 40Arles assent
  25. 41Most sapient
  26. 45Antelope’s playmate
  27. 48Says “Grr” to
  28. 50Barn birds
  29. 51Motion picture
  30. 52“I love,” to Ovid
  31. 53Viral video, e.g.
  32. 54Candied veggies
  33. 55WWW access enabler

Down

  1. 1Knocks
  2. 2“Alternatively,” in texts
  3. 3Director Mira
  4. 4Says
  5. 5Halloween disguises
  6. 6Handheld organizer
  7. 7Lampoons
  8. 8Stable worker
  9. 9Capek play
  10. 10“Life -- Highway”
  11. 11Business card no.
  12. 16Weeper of myth
  13. 20Peace (Lat.)
  14. 23Dance move
  15. 24Hoops great Monroe
  16. 25Agile
  17. 26Poet of yore
  18. 27Radius neighbor
  19. 28Den noise
  20. 29Cistern
  21. 32Fulfill
  22. 33Katherine of “27 Dresses”
  23. 35Figure skater Alysa
  24. 36Supplies with more weapons
  25. 38Like Thor
  26. 39Song of praise
  27. 42Morales of “Ozark”
  28. 43Rockwell and Cooke
  29. 44Sporty car roof
  30. 45-- Pérignon (pricey French bubbly)
  31. 46Ram’s mate
  32. 47Shade tree
  33. 49Actress Vardalos

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Director Howard — Answer: RON. Hint: Think of the filmmaker behind Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. 🎬
  2. 4. Diamond arbiters — Answer: UMPS. Hint: These baseball officials make the calls from behind the plate or along the lines. ⚾
  3. 8. Sand — Answer: GRIT. Hint: Think of the tiny, rough particles that slip through your fingers at the beach. 🏖️
  4. 12. -- glance — Answer: ATA. Hint: It’s the little phrase used before “glance” when something is understood in an instant. 👀
  5. 13. “I did it!” — Answer: TADA. Hint: A cheerful exclamation to celebrate finishing something successfully 🎉
  6. 14. Stratagem — Answer: RUSE. Hint: A clever little trick or tactic used to outwit someone might fit this clue. 🧠
  7. 15. Identifies — Answer: POINTSAT. Hint: This verb means indicates something specific or directs attention to it. 👉
  8. 17. Spoken — Answer: ORAL. Hint: This describes something delivered by voice rather than in writing. 🗣️
  9. 18. Haunted house cry — Answer: SHRIEK. Hint: What a frightened visitor might let out after hearing a creaky floorboard 👻
  10. 19. Wall St. debut — Answer: IPO. Hint: It’s the moment a private company first offers its shares to the public. 📈
  11. 21. Choice words? — Answer: ORS. Hint: Think about the options we have when making decisions! 🎭
  12. 22. Exodus pharaoh — Answer: RAMSES. Hint: Think of the Egyptian king who faced Moses in the biblical story. 🏺
  13. 26. Outlying areas, briefly — Answer: BURBS. Hint: Casual shorthand for the neighborhoods beyond downtown. 🏘️
  14. 29. Puzzle — Answer: VEX. Hint: This verb means to confuse or mildly annoy someone. 🤔
  15. 30. Spigot — Answer: TAP. Hint: A small valve that controls the flow of liquid is often found on a barrel or sink. 🚰
  16. 31. Medicinal plant — Answer: ALOE. Hint: This soothing succulent is often found in skin-care products for burns and sunburns 🌿
  17. 32. Airline to Sweden — Answer: SAS. Hint: This Scandinavian carrier’s flights can whisk you to Stockholm. ✈️
  18. 33. Frankfurt fellow — Answer: HERR. Hint: Think of the German equivalent of a polite title for a man. 🇩🇪
  19. 34. Genetic letters — Answer: RNA. Hint: These molecules help carry and interpret genetic instructions inside living cells. 🧬
  20. 35. Long. crosser — Answer: LAT. Hint: Think of the geographic coordinate that crosses longitude, in abbreviated form. 🌍
  21. 36. Answer — Answer: REPLY. Hint: It’s what you give when someone asks you a question. 💬
  22. 37. “Rats!” — Answer: DARNIT. Hint: A mild exclamation of frustration when something goes wrong 😤
  23. 39. Architect I.M. -- — Answer: PEI. Hint: Think of the celebrated architect behind the Louvre Pyramid and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 🏛️
  24. 40. Arles assent — Answer: OUI. Hint: Think of the French way to give a quick expression of agreement. 🇫🇷
  25. 41. Most sapient — Answer: SAGEST. Hint: Think of the person with the deepest wisdom in the room. 🧠
  26. 45. Antelope’s playmate — Answer: DEER. Hint: Think of another graceful, hoofed animal that might frolic beside an antelope 🦌
  27. 48. Says “Grr” to — Answer: SNARLSAT. Hint: Expresses an angry growl toward someone or something 😠
  28. 50. Barn birds — Answer: OWLS. Hint: These nighttime fliers might keep watch from the rafters of a farm building. 🦉
  29. 51. Motion picture — Answer: FILM. Hint: A movie captured and shown on a screen 🎬
  30. 52. “I love,” to Ovid — Answer: AMO. Hint: Think in the language of ancient Rome for this declaration of affection. ❤️
  31. 53. Viral video, e.g. — Answer: MEME. Hint: It’s a shareable bit of internet culture that spreads rapidly online. 😂
  32. 54. Candied veggies — Answer: YAMS. Hint: A sweet, sugary Thanksgiving side dish made from a starchy root vegetable 🍠
  33. 55. WWW access enabler — Answer: ISP. Hint: This company connects your home to the internet so websites can load. 🌐

Down

  1. 1. Knocks — Answer: RAPS. Hint: Makes quick, sharp taps on a door or surface 🚪
  2. 2. “Alternatively,” in texts — Answer: OTOH. Hint: This texting abbreviation introduces a contrasting point of view in a casual message. 💬
  3. 3. Director Mira — Answer: NAIR. Hint: This acclaimed filmmaker directed *Monsoon Wedding* and *The Namesake* 🎬
  4. 4. Says — Answer: UTTERS. Hint: Expresses something aloud, perhaps in a sentence. 🗣️
  5. 5. Halloween disguises — Answer: MASKS. Hint: They hide your identity while adding a spooky touch to October costumes 🎃
  6. 6. Handheld organizer — Answer: PDA. Hint: A compact electronic assistant for managing appointments, contacts, and notes. 📅
  7. 7. Lampoons — Answer: SATIRES. Hint: Mocks a person or idea through sharp, humorous imitation 🎭
  8. 8. Stable worker — Answer: GROOM. Hint: This person cares for and tends the horses in a stable. 🐴
  9. 9. Capek play — Answer: RUR. Hint: This Karel Čapek sci-fi drama famously introduced the word for artificial workers. 🤖
  10. 10. “Life -- Highway” — Answer: ISA. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase linking “Life” and “Highway” with a tiny trio of words. 🛣️
  11. 11. Business card no. — Answer: TEL. Hint: It’s the abbreviated number you’d print so people can call your office. ☎️
  12. 16. Weeper of myth — Answer: NIOBE. Hint: Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
  13. 20. Peace (Lat.) — Answer: PAX. Hint: Think of the short Latin word Romans used for tranquility and harmony 🕊️
  14. 23. Dance move — Answer: STEP. Hint: This action often leads you to the rhythm of the music! 💃
  15. 24. Hoops great Monroe — Answer: EARL. Hint: Think of the legendary NBA guard nicknamed “The Pearl.” 🏀
  16. 25. Agile — Answer: SPRY. Hint: Think of someone who's quick on their feet and lively! 🏃‍♂️
  17. 26. Poet of yore — Answer: BARD. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned word for a poet, often linked with epic tales and songs 🎭
  18. 27. Radius neighbor — Answer: ULNA. Hint: This forearm bone runs parallel to the radius on the pinky side 💪
  19. 28. Den noise — Answer: ROAR. Hint: A fierce sound you might hear from a big cat’s home 🦁
  20. 29. Cistern — Answer: VAT. Hint: Think of a large container used to hold liquids, especially in winemaking. 🍷
  21. 32. Fulfill — Answer: SATISFY. Hint: Meet a need or carry out a requirement. ✅
  22. 33. Katherine of “27 Dresses” — Answer: HEIGL. Hint: Think of the actress who played the wedding-loving protagonist in this rom-com 💍
  23. 35. Figure skater Alysa — Answer: LIU. Hint: Think of the young American Olympian who made history as a figure-skating prodigy. ⛸️
  24. 36. Supplies with more weapons — Answer: REARMS. Hint: Equips again for another round of battle. ⚔️
  25. 38. Like Thor — Answer: NORSE. Hint: Think of the mythology and culture surrounding this hammer-wielding god. ⚡
  26. 39. Song of praise — Answer: PSALM. Hint: A sacred hymn of worship, often associated with scripture. 🙏
  27. 42. Morales of “Ozark” — Answer: ESAI. Hint: He portrayed a cartel lieutenant in this Netflix crime drama. 🎬
  28. 43. Rockwell and Cooke — Answer: SAMS. Hint: These two famous performers share the same familiar first name. 🎭
  29. 44. Sporty car roof — Answer: TTOP. Hint: Think of the removable roof panels that give a sporty coupe an open-air feel. 🚗
  30. 45. -- Pérignon (pricey French bubbly) — Answer: DOM. Hint: This pricey bubbly is named after a French Benedictine monk’s ecclesiastical title. 🍾
  31. 46. Ram’s mate — Answer: EWE. Hint: Think of the female sheep that pairs with a male sheep. 🐑
  32. 47. Shade tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: Think of a classic leafy tree often planted along streets to provide a cool patch of shade. 🌳
  33. 49. Actress Vardalos — Answer: NIA. Hint: She played Toula in the hit comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. 🎬

The answer to “Antelope’s playmate” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is DEER — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 31, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 45-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.

“Antelope’s playmate” answer

DEER (4 letters)

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Why the answer is DEER

Think of another graceful, hoofed animal that might frolic beside an antelope 🦌

When else has “Antelope’s playmate” appeared?

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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 Friday 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.

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What is the answer to “Antelope’s playmate”?

The answer is DEER, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Antelope’s playmate”?

4 letters: DEER.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 31, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 45-Across.

Can “Antelope’s playmate” 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.

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