USA Today Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 12
QuickCross
By John Wilmes
Across
- 1Martin of the '60sDEAN
- 5InactivelyIDLY
- 6Top execs.CEOS
- 7____-deepKNEE
Down
- 1Martin of the '60sDICK
- 2Barbara of the '60sEDEN
- 3____ veraALOE
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DEAN. Hint: Think of the smooth-voiced Rat Pack singer and actor who charmed audiences in the 1960s 🎙️
- 5. Inactively — Answer: IDLY. Hint: Doing nothing, as you might wait around. 💤
- 6. Top execs. — Answer: CEOS. Hint: Think of the leaders steering a company from the very top. 🏢
- 7. ____-deep — Answer: KNEE. Hint: Think of the joint that bends in the middle of your leg—it's where this phrase reaches. 🦵
Down
- 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DICK. Hint: Think of the comedian who co-hosted the zany sketch show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. 🎭
- 2. Barbara of the '60s — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the actress who made a magical genie famous on 1960s television. ✨
- 3. ____ vera — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the gel-filled succulent commonly used to soothe sunburns and complete this botanical phrase. 🌿
- 4. "The Big Board" letters — Answer: NYSE. Hint: Picture the iconic stock exchange where Wall Street trading takes place. 📈
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin of the '60s | DEAN |
| 5 | Inactively | IDLY |
| 6 | Top execs. | CEOS |
| 7 | ____-deep | KNEE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin of the '60s | DICK |
| 2 | Barbara of the '60s | EDEN |
| 3 | ____ vera | ALOE |
| 4 | "The Big Board" letters | NYSE |
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