Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Aug 1
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Across
- 1. Sparkle — Answer: GLEAM. Hint: Think of the gentle shine that catches your eye on polished metal. ✨
- 6. Some potatoes — Answer: IDAHOS. Hint: These potatoes share their name with a northwestern U.S. state. 🥔
- 12. Pure — Answer: CHASTE. Hint: Untainted in conduct or character, this describes someone morally spotless. 😇
- 13. Harm — Answer: DAMAGE. Hint: Think of the harm caused when something is broken, weakened, or ruined. 💥
- 14. Group of five — Answer: PENTAD. Hint: Think of the collective name for five things or people. ✋
- 15. Former Disney head — Answer: EISNER. Hint: Think of the executive who led Disney during its animated renaissance in the late 20th century 🎬
- 16. Decorate anew — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give the room a fresh makeover once more. 🖌️
- 17. Doctrines — Answer: ISMS. Hint: These are organized belief systems or schools of thought. 🧠
- 19. Dict. info — Answer: DEF. Hint: A dictionary’s concise explanation of a word is the key here 📖
- 20. Ready, as for surgery — Answer: PREP. Hint: Think of getting fully ready before the operating room 🏥
- 22. QB’s stats — Answer: YDS. Hint: A quarterback’s passing distance is often tracked in this abbreviated stat 🏈
- 24. Nemesis — Answer: FOE. Hint: Think of the adversary who always seems to be working against you. ⚔️
- 27. Athletic shoe brand — Answer: AVIA. Hint: Think of a sporty footwear label known for keeping runners moving. 👟
- 29. Cast a ballot — Answer: VOTE. Hint: Make your choice official at the ballot box. 🗳️
- 32. Inconsistent amounts — Answer: DRIBSANDDRABS. Hint: Small portions arriving here and there rather than all at once 📦
- 35. Painter Magritte — Answer: RENE. Hint: Think of the Belgian surrealist famous for painting a bowler-hatted man and a floating apple. 🎨
- 36. Cupid’s realm — Answer: LOVE. Hint: It’s the place where romance and affection reign supreme. 💘
- 37. Lobbying org. — Answer: PAC. Hint: This group raises money to influence lawmakers and elections. 🗳️
- 38. NBC weekend show — Answer: SNL. Hint: Think of NBC’s long-running late-night sketch comedy show that airs on Saturdays. 📺
- 40. Pugilist’s weapon — Answer: FIST. Hint: A boxer’s most basic tool for throwing a punch 🥊
- 42. Chow down — Answer: EAT. Hint: It’s what you do when you sit down for a meal. 🍽️
- 44. Barks — Answer: ARFS. Hint: Think of the short sounds a dog might make. 🐶
- 46. Old Testament book — Answer: RUTH. Hint: This short Old Testament book tells the story of a loyal woman during the barley harvest. 🌾
- 50. Eerie — Answer: CREEPY. Hint: Unsettling in a way that makes your skin crawl. 👻
- 52. Infant’s outfit — Answer: ONESIE. Hint: A cozy one-piece garment that makes diaper changes a breeze 👶
- 54. Idle — Answer: OTIOSE. Hint: Describes someone doing nothing useful or productive. 💤
- 55. Black birds — Answer: RAVENS. Hint: These clever, dark-feathered birds often appear in tales of omens and mystery. 🐦
- 56. Contacts, e.g. — Answer: LENSES. Hint: They help correct your vision while sitting directly on your eyes. 👀
- 57. Polo, e.g. — Answer: SHIRT. Hint: It’s a collared top that works for both casual wear and sporty style. 👕
Down
- 1. Clarified butter — Answer: GHEE. Hint: This golden cooking fat is made by removing the milk solids from butter and is beloved in Indian cuisine. 🧈
- 2. Crow’s-nest cry — Answer: LAND. Hint: What a lookout might shout upon spotting solid ground ahead! 🏝️
- 3. Bar legally — Answer: ESTOP. Hint: In legal language, this means preventing someone from making a claim or taking a position. ⚖️
- 4. -- glance — Answer: ATA. Hint: It’s the little phrase used before “glance” when something is understood in an instant. 👀
- 5. Of the Middle Ages — Answer: MEDIEVAL. Hint: Relating to knights, castles, and the period between ancient and modern times 🏰
- 6. The same — Answer: IDEM. Hint: A concise Latin expression meaning “the same” fits this clue. 🧐
- 7. Dagwood’s dog — Answer: DAISY. Hint: Think of the loyal pup from the classic comic strip Blondie. 🐶
- 8. Early hrs. — Answer: AMS. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for the hours before noon. 🌅
- 9. Bathroom dispenser filler — Answer: HANDSOAP. Hint: It’s the liquid cleanser you pump onto your hands at the sink. 🧼
- 10. Curved molding — Answer: OGEE. Hint: Think of an elegant architectural trim with a graceful S-shaped curve. 🏛️
- 11. Feudal laborer — Answer: SERF. Hint: Think of a medieval farm worker bound to a lord’s land and service. 🏰
- 12. YMCA class — Answer: CPR. Hint: A lifesaving course that teaches what to do when someone’s heart stops. ❤️
- 18. “Frasier,” to “Cheers” — Answer: SPINOFF. Hint: It’s a series that grows out of an earlier show, following a familiar character into a new setting 📺
- 21. Dorm VIPs — Answer: RAS. Hint: They’re the student staffers who help keep residence-hall life running smoothly. 🏫
- 23. TiVo, for example — Answer: DVR. Hint: It’s a device that records shows so you can watch them later 📺
- 24. New Deal pres. — Answer: FDR. Hint: Think of the 32nd U.S. president who launched the New Deal. 🏛️
- 25. Mine material — Answer: ORE. Hint: It’s the rock pulled from underground because it may contain something valuable. ⛏️
- 26. Genius — Answer: EINSTEIN. Hint: Think of the physicist famous for relativity and a famously unruly hairstyle. 🧠
- 28. Counselors — Answer: ADVISORS. Hint: They’re the people you turn to for guidance when you need a little direction. 🧭
- 30. TV guide abbr. — Answer: TBA. Hint: This listing note means the details will be announced later 📺
- 31. Computer key — Answer: ESC. Hint: This key offers a quick way out of a menu or dialog box. 🏃
- 33. “Big” London attraction — Answer: BEN. Hint: This iconic London landmark is famous for its giant clock face and resonant chimes. 🕰️
- 34. -- Moines — Answer: DES. Hint: Think of the Iowa capital whose name completes this phrase. 🏛️
- 39. Expire — Answer: LAPSE. Hint: Come to an end or become invalid, as a license might. ⏳
- 41. Fountain of Rome — Answer: TREVI. Hint: This famous Roman landmark is where visitors toss coins to wish for a return trip. 🪙
- 42. Earth sci. — Answer: ECOL. Hint: This field studies how living things interact with their environment, often abbreviated in textbooks. 🌿
- 43. Jocular Johnson — Answer: ARTE. Hint: Think of the comedian famous for his delightfully goofy performances on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In 😄
- 45. Deli loaves — Answer: RYES. Hint: Think of the hearty, slightly tangy bread often sliced for sandwiches. 🍞
- 47. Friendly leader? — Answer: USER. Hint: Think of the person who puts a website or app to work. 🖱️
- 48. Shade — Answer: TINT. Hint: Think of a subtle variation in color, like a pastel version of a brighter hue 🎨
- 49. Sarah Vaughan’s “-- My Guy” — Answer: HES. Hint: Complete the title with the contraction meaning “he is.” 🎶
- 51. Dawn goddess — Answer: EOS. Hint: In Greek mythology, she personifies the rosy light that arrives before the sun. 🌅
- 53. Slangy denial — Answer: NAH. Hint: A casual, laid-back way to say no. 🙅
Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Saturday, August 1, 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 August 1?” 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 August 1, 2026
The full solution for the August 1 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 Saturday, August 1.
Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for August 1, 2026
Every clue from the August 1 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 | Sparkle | GLEAM |
| 6 | Some potatoes | IDAHOS |
| 12 | Pure | CHASTE |
| 13 | Harm | DAMAGE |
| 14 | Group of five | PENTAD |
| 15 | Former Disney head | EISNER |
| 16 | Decorate anew | REDO |
| 17 | Doctrines | ISMS |
| 19 | Dict. info | DEF |
| 20 | Ready, as for surgery | PREP |
| 22 | QB’s stats | YDS |
| 24 | Nemesis | FOE |
| 27 | Athletic shoe brand | AVIA |
| 29 | Cast a ballot | VOTE |
| 32 | Inconsistent amounts | DRIBSANDDRABS |
| 35 | Painter Magritte | RENE |
| 36 | Cupid’s realm | LOVE |
| 37 | Lobbying org. | PAC |
| 38 | NBC weekend show | SNL |
| 40 | Pugilist’s weapon | FIST |
| 42 | Chow down | EAT |
| 44 | Barks | ARFS |
| 46 | Old Testament book | RUTH |
| 50 | Eerie | CREEPY |
| 52 | Infant’s outfit | ONESIE |
| 54 | Idle | OTIOSE |
| 55 | Black birds | RAVENS |
| 56 | Contacts, e.g. | LENSES |
| 57 | Polo, e.g. | SHIRT |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarified butter | GHEE |
| 2 | Crow’s-nest cry | LAND |
| 3 | Bar legally | ESTOP |
| 4 | -- glance | ATA |
| 5 | Of the Middle Ages | MEDIEVAL |
| 6 | The same | IDEM |
| 7 | Dagwood’s dog | DAISY |
| 8 | Early hrs. | AMS |
| 9 | Bathroom dispenser filler | HANDSOAP |
| 10 | Curved molding | OGEE |
| 11 | Feudal laborer | SERF |
| 12 | YMCA class | CPR |
| 18 | “Frasier,” to “Cheers” | SPINOFF |
| 21 | Dorm VIPs | RAS |
| 23 | TiVo, for example | DVR |
| 24 | New Deal pres. | FDR |
| 25 | Mine material | ORE |
| 26 | Genius | EINSTEIN |
| 28 | Counselors | ADVISORS |
| 30 | TV guide abbr. | TBA |
| 31 | Computer key | ESC |
| 33 | “Big” London attraction | BEN |
| 34 | -- Moines | DES |
| 39 | Expire | LAPSE |
| 41 | Fountain of Rome | TREVI |
| 42 | Earth sci. | ECOL |
| 43 | Jocular Johnson | ARTE |
| 45 | Deli loaves | RYES |
| 47 | Friendly leader? | USER |
| 48 | Shade | TINT |
| 49 | Sarah Vaughan’s “-- My Guy” | HES |
| 51 | Dawn goddess | EOS |
| 53 | Slangy denial | NAH |
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Every across and down answer for the Saturday, August 1, 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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