Fax

Crossword Answer — August 04, 2026

Answer

Think of what you do when transmitting a document by fax 📠

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

By Eugene Sheffer

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  1. 1. Feudal worker — Answer: SERF. Hint: A medieval peasant tied to a lord’s land and service. 🏰
  2. 5. Lustrous black — Answer: JET. Hint: Think of a shiny, deep-black material often used in jewelry and carving. 🖤
  3. 8. Lacking slack — Answer: TAUT. Hint: Pulled tight with no looseness to spare. 🪢
  4. 12. Israeli airline — Answer: ELAL. Hint: This is Israel’s national flag carrier, seen on flights around the world ✈️
  5. 13. Sch. founded by Jefferson — Answer: UVA. Hint: Think of the Virginia university Thomas Jefferson helped establish in Charlottesville 🎓
  6. 14. Stood up — Answer: ROSE. Hint: Think of what a flower did when it lifted itself toward the sun 🌱
  7. 15. Central point — Answer: NODE. Hint: Think of a connection point in a network where everything converges! 🌐
  8. 16. Greek philosopher — Answer: DIOGENES. Hint: This ancient thinker was famous for his barrel-dwelling lifestyle and sharp wit. 🏺
  9. 18. Carbon -- — Answer: DIOXIDE. Hint: It’s the gas you exhale and plants use during photosynthesis 🌿
  10. 20. Not hidden — Answer: OVERT. Hint: Think of something that's out in the open and easy to see! 🌟
  11. 21. Ambulance letters — Answer: EMS. Hint: These initials name the emergency medical service that rushes to help after a 911 call. 🚑
  12. 22. In the past — Answer: AGO. Hint: A little while back, not now 😌
  13. 23. Ralph -- Emerson — Answer: WALDO. Hint: Think of the famously elusive literary figure whose name became shorthand for someone hard to spot. 🔍
  14. 26. Museum display — Answer: DIORAMA. Hint: Think of a carefully arranged miniature scene that brings a moment to life behind glass. 🏛️
  15. 30. Jargon suffix — Answer: ESE. Hint: This suffix helps name the specialized language of a place or group. 🗣️
  16. 31. Started — Answer: LED. Hint: Guided the way or took charge, in the past tense 🧭
  17. 32. “Not impressed ...” — Answer: MEH. Hint: A brief reaction from someone who’s distinctly underwhelmed. 😐
  18. 33. Bishop’s district — Answer: DIOCESE. Hint: A bishop oversees this kind of church territory ⛪
  19. 36. Garlicky mayo — Answer: AIOLI. Hint: This creamy Mediterranean spread gets its signature flavor from a pungent kitchen bulb. 🧄
  20. 38. “Awesome, dude!” — Answer: RAD. Hint: A casual way to call something impressively cool 😎
  21. 39. Mormon church, for short — Answer: LDS. Hint: Think of the familiar abbreviation for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⛪
  22. 40. Diva’s solos — Answer: ARIAS. Hint: Think of the showstopping pieces an opera star performs alone 🎶
  23. 43. Igneous rock — Answer: DIORITE. Hint: This speckled, coarse-grained rock forms deep underground as magma cools slowly. 🪨
  24. 47. God of wine — Answer: DIONYSUS. Hint: This Greek deity is famous for grapes, revelry, and ecstatic celebrations 🍇
  25. 49. Pronto — Answer: ASAP. Hint: It means you should get it done without delay! ⚡
  26. 50. Pass (out) — Answer: ZONK. Hint: Think of a casual verb for suddenly knocking someone unconscious. 😵
  27. 51. Concorde, e.g. — Answer: SST. Hint: Think of the aircraft category famous for flying faster than sound. ✈️
  28. 52. Being, to Brutus — Answer: ESSE. Hint: Brutus would express this state of existence in Latin. 🏛️
  29. 53. Online crafts site — Answer: ETSY. Hint: A marketplace where handmade sellers and crafty shoppers meet. 🧶
  30. 54. UFO fliers — Answer: ETS. Hint: Think of beings from beyond Earth who might pilot a flying saucer 👽
  31. 55. Michigan, e.g. — Answer: LAKE. Hint: It’s a large inland body of water, like Superior or Huron. 🌊

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  1. 1. Fax — Answer: SEND. Hint: Think of what you do when transmitting a document by fax 📠
  2. 2. Sci-fi race — Answer: ELOI. Hint: In H. G. Wells’s future, these delicate descendants live aboveground while others toil below. 🕰️
  3. 3. Swiss watch brand — Answer: RADO. Hint: Think of a Swiss timepiece maker with a name that sounds cheerfully upbeat. ⌚
  4. 4. Showed off one’s biceps — Answer: FLEXED. Hint: Demonstrated impressive arm muscles 💪
  5. 5. Ashley and Wynonna — Answer: JUDDS. Hint: This mother-daughter country music duo shares a famous family surname 🎶
  6. 6. Pop singer Sands — Answer: EVIE. Hint: Think of the pop vocalist known for “Any Way That You Want Me.” 🎤
  7. 7. Eastern path — Answer: TAO. Hint: Think of an Eastern philosophy’s balanced way of living. ☯️
  8. 8. Comedian Noah — Answer: TREVOR. Hint: Think of the first name of the comedian who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022 📺
  9. 9. Highly rated — Answer: AONE. Hint: This describes something that earns top marks from critics. ⭐
  10. 10. Addict — Answer: USER. Hint: Someone unable to give up a habit may fit this label. 🔁
  11. 11. Try out — Answer: TEST. Hint: Put something through its paces to see how it performs. 🧪
  12. 17. Type of dancer — Answer: GOGO. Hint: This energetic club performer is known for dancing with high energy and flair. 💃
  13. 19. Texter’s “I think” — Answer: IMO. Hint: Look for the chat abbreviation people use before sharing their personal opinion. 💬
  14. 22. Succor — Answer: AID. Hint: A helping hand when times get tough 🤝
  15. 23. Marry — Answer: WED. Hint: This means to join someone in matrimony, often with vows and a celebration. 💍
  16. 24. “Do -- say!” — Answer: ASI. Hint: A command asking you to follow instructions rather than question them. 🫡
  17. 25. Zodiac feline — Answer: LEO. Hint: Think of the big cat represented by one of the zodiac’s fire signs. 🦁
  18. 26. Actress Ruby — Answer: DEE. Hint: This acclaimed actress was also celebrated for her civil rights activism. 🎬
  19. 27. “I love,” to Livy — Answer: AMO. Hint: Livy would express this affectionate phrase in Latin. 🏛️
  20. 28. Podcaster and motivational speaker -- Robbins — Answer: MEL. Hint: Think of the motivational podcaster who popularized the “5 Second Rule.” 🎙️
  21. 29. Sashimi fish — Answer: AHI. Hint: This tuna is a popular choice for sushi and sashimi. 🐟
  22. 31. “Mad Men” hallucinogen — Answer: LSD. Hint: Think of the psychedelic substance that might fuel a wild ride through the “Mad Men” era. 🌈
  23. 34. Irritable — Answer: CRANKY. Hint: Think of someone touchy, grumbly, and easily annoyed. 😤
  24. 35. Relaxed — Answer: EASY. Hint: Not tense or difficult—just take it casually. 😌
  25. 36. Commotion — Answer: ADO. Hint: Think of a short word for a noisy fuss or bit of hubbub. 🤹
  26. 37. Jordan’s neighbor — Answer: ISRAEL. Hint: Think of the country sharing Jordan’s western border. 🗺️
  27. 39. Rosters — Answer: LISTS. Hint: These are organized lineups of names, players, or members. 📝
  28. 40. Wood-shaping tool — Answer: ADZE. Hint: Think of the hand tool carpenters use to carve and smooth wood, with its blade set across the handle. 🪵
  29. 41. Funny person — Answer: RIOT. Hint: A hilarious person might be called an absolute one of these! 😂
  30. 42. Charged bits — Answer: IONS. Hint: These tiny particles carry either a positive or negative electric charge ⚡
  31. 43. White-glove discovery — Answer: DUST. Hint: A pristine-looking surface may reveal this when you run a gloved finger across it 🧤
  32. 44. “Insecure” star Rae — Answer: ISSA. Hint: Think of the first name of the actress who created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure.” 🎬
  33. 45. To-do list item — Answer: TASK. Hint: Something you need to get done can appear here. 📝
  34. 46. Duel tool — Answer: EPEE. Hint: A slender sword used by fencers in a one-on-one bout ⚔️
  35. 48. Opposite of NNW — Answer: SSE. Hint: Think of a direction that points diagonally downward to the right! 🧭

The answer to Fax in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is SEND — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 4, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 1-Down. 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.

Fax” answer

SEND (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SEND

Think of what you do when transmitting a document by fax 📠

When else has “Fax” appeared?

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August 4, 2026 (this puzzle) → SEND. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.

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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 Tuesday 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 “Fax”?

The answer is SEND, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fax”?

4 letters: SEND.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 4, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “Fax” 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 4, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.