Ravel piece
Crossword Answer — August 03, 2026
This orchestral work gradually builds over a famously repeating rhythm and melody 🎵
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Monday, August 03, 2026
By Eugene Sheffer
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Across
- 1. Gator’s kin — Answer: CROC. Hint: Think of the gator’s larger, longer-snouted relative often associated with the Nile 🐊
- 5. Hiatus — Answer: GAP. Hint: Think of an opening or break between two things. 🕳️
- 8. Dutch export — Answer: EDAM. Hint: Think of a famous cheese named after a town in the Netherlands. 🧀
- 12. Seized vehicle — Answer: REPO. Hint: A car taken back by the lender after its owner misses payments 🚗
- 13. Essen exclamation — Answer: ACH. Hint: A brief German cry of surprise or frustration fits here. 😮
- 14. “-- 18” (Uris novel) — Answer: MILA. Hint: It’s the first word in Leon Uris’s World War II novel about the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. 📚
- 15. Eve’s man — Answer: ADAM. Hint: Think of the first man in the biblical creation story 🌿
- 16. “Piece of cake!” — Answer: REALEASY. Hint: This describes a task that feels wonderfully effortless 🍰
- 18. Ravel piece — Answer: BOLERO. Hint: This orchestral work gradually builds over a famously repeating rhythm and melody 🎵
- 20. Sculpted trunks — Answer: TORSOS. Hint: Think of the muscular upper bodies often admired in statues or gyms. 💪
- 21. Loony — Answer: DAFT. Hint: A playful way to describe someone acting a little crazy 🤪
- 23. Gratuity — Answer: TIP. Hint: A little extra to show appreciation for good service! 💵
- 24. Patsy — Answer: EASYMARK. Hint: Think of someone who is especially easy to fool or exploit. 🎯
- 28. Cabin components — Answer: LOGS. Hint: Think of the sturdy building pieces stacked to make a rustic cabin’s walls 🪵
- 31. Crunchy sandwich — Answer: BLT. Hint: Think of a crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato stack between two slices of bread. 🥪
- 32. Stag — Answer: ALONE. Hint: Flying solo, without a companion or date. 🦌
- 34. Dumpster critter — Answer: RAT. Hint: A nocturnal scavenger often found rummaging through urban trash cans 🗑️
- 35. Audubon subject — Answer: BIRD. Hint: Think of the feathered creatures famously illustrated by this naturalist 🪶
- 37. Eggs order — Answer: OVEREASY. Hint: Order these when you want the yolks runny but the whites cooked on both sides. 🍳
- 39. Ram’s mate — Answer: EWE. Hint: Think of the female sheep that pairs with a male sheep. 🐑
- 41. Morays — Answer: EELS. Hint: These long, snake-like sea creatures lurk in rocky ocean crevices 🐟
- 42. Secondhand deal — Answer: RESALE. Hint: A purchase made from a previous owner is this kind of transaction. 🔄
- 45. Court clown — Answer: JESTER. Hint: This entertainer keeps the royal court laughing with jokes and jibes. 🤡
- 49. Worry-free existence — Answer: EASYLIFE. Hint: A carefree way of living with few troubles or demands 🌴
- 51. Prado display — Answer: ARTE. Hint: Think of what you might admire on the walls of Madrid’s famous museum. 🖼️
- 52. Squared — Answer: EVEN. Hint: Think of something perfectly balanced, with both sides matching. ⚖️
- 53. Neither mate — Answer: NOR. Hint: A logical connector that pairs with “neither” in the matching negative construction. 🔗
- 54. Desires — Answer: YENS. Hint: These are strong wishes or longings for something you really want. 💭
- 55. -- -majesté — Answer: LESE. Hint: This legal term describes disrespect toward a monarch or sovereign. 👑
- 56. Comics cry — Answer: EEK. Hint: A startled shout you might see in a speech bubble when something scary appears 😱
- 57. Pants part — Answer: SEAT. Hint: It’s the part that supports you when you sit down. 🪑
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- 1. Beach crawler — Answer: CRAB. Hint: Picture a small sideways-walking crustacean scuttling along the shore. 🦀
- 2. Make over — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give it another pass with a fresh approach and improve the result. 🔄
- 3. October birthstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: Think of the shimmering gemstone famous for its rainbow-like flashes of color. ✨
- 4. Funny show — Answer: COMEDY. Hint: A lighthearted program designed to make you laugh 📺
- 5. Comedian/actress Janeane — Answer: GAROFALO. Hint: This comedian and actress is known for her witty political commentary and distinctive raspy delivery. 🎤
- 6. Perfect serve — Answer: ACE. Hint: In tennis, it’s a serve so perfect that your opponent can’t touch it! 🎾
- 7. Excellent, in slang — Answer: PHAT. Hint: A cool slang term for something impressively good. 😎
- 8. Chef Lagasse — Answer: EMERIL. Hint: This boisterous TV chef is famous for shouting “Bam!” 🍳
- 9. Migration of a sort — Answer: DIASPORA. Hint: Think of a people spreading from their homeland across different lands. 🌍
- 10. To boot — Answer: ALSO. Hint: A concise way to say “in addition.” ➕
- 11. Baseball legend Willie — Answer: MAYS. Hint: Think of the Hall of Famer famous for his spectacular over-the-shoulder catch. ⚾
- 17. Parking place — Answer: LOT. Hint: A designated spot where cars can wait while you shop or run errands. 🚗
- 19. Hindu hero — Answer: RAMA. Hint: This legendary prince is the central hero of the Ramayana. 🏹
- 22. Treasure stash — Answer: TROVE. Hint: Think of a hidden collection packed with valuable goodies. 💰
- 24. Recede — Answer: EBB. Hint: Think of the tide pulling back from shore. 🌊
- 25. “Love Story” actress MacGraw — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of the actress who starred opposite Ryan O’Neal in the tearjerker “Love Story.” 🎬
- 26. Accents — Answer: STRESSES. Hint: Think of the emphasis placed on certain syllables when words are spoken. 🎙️
- 27. Automatic, as a reaction — Answer: KNEEJERK. Hint: Happening instantly and without conscious thought, like a reflexive response. ⚡
- 29. Krypton, for one — Answer: GAS. Hint: Think of the state of matter shared by helium and neon. 💨
- 30. Messy room — Answer: STY. Hint: Think of the untidy little home a pig might happily call its own. 🐖
- 33. Perry’s creator — Answer: ERLE. Hint: Think of the mystery novelist who brought courtroom sleuth Perry Mason to life. 🕵️
- 36. Johnson, aka “The Rock” — Answer: DWAYNE. Hint: Think of the wrestler-turned-actor whose raised eyebrow is nearly as famous as his muscles. 💪
- 38. Op-ed pieces — Answer: ESSAYS. Hint: These are written arguments where authors share their views on current issues. 📰
- 40. Right angle — Answer: ELL. Hint: Picture the shape formed by two perpendicular lines meeting at a corner 📐
- 42. Film spool — Answer: REEL. Hint: It holds a strip of movie footage ready for playback 🎞️
- 43. Roof over- hang — Answer: EAVE. Hint: Think of the roof’s projecting edge that helps keep rain off the walls. 🏠
- 44. Bonn article — Answer: EINE. Hint: This German word means “a” when referring to a feminine noun. 🇩🇪
- 46. Genealogy chart — Answer: TREE. Hint: It maps family relationships from ancestors down through descendants 🌳
- 47. Sicilian peak — Answer: ETNA. Hint: Think of a famous volcano that might give you a warm reception! 🌋
- 48. Kick back — Answer: REST. Hint: Take it easy and relax for a while. 😌
- 50. Nemesis — Answer: FOE. Hint: Think of the adversary who always seems to be working against you. ⚔️
The answer to “Ravel piece” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is BOLERO — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 3, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 18-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.
“Ravel piece” answer
BOLERO (6 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is BOLERO.
Why the answer is BOLERO
This orchestral work gradually builds over a famously repeating rhythm and melody 🎵
When else has “Ravel piece” appeared?
Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
August 3, 2026 (this puzzle) → BOLERO. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on August 3, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Beach crawler → CRAB
- Make over → REDO
- October birthstone → OPAL
- Funny show → COMEDY
- Comedian/actress Janeane → GAROFALO
- Hindu hero → RAMA
- Parking place → LOT
- “Piece of cake!” → REALEASY
Want every clue in one place? The full Eugene Sheffer answer list for August 3, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Eugene Sheffer answers are always one tap from the today page.
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 Monday 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Ravel piece”?
The answer is BOLERO, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Ravel piece”?
6 letters: BOLERO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 3, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 18-Across.
Can “Ravel piece” 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?
The full grid for August 3, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.