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  1. 1Forensic TV dramaCSI
  2. 4GripGRASP
  3. 9Beta followerGAMMA
  4. 14BabeHON
  5. 15Dried poblanoANCHO
  6. 16It's made up of chaptersUNION
  7. 17Surgery sites (Abbr.)ORS
  8. 18Relay itemBATON
  9. 19Fancy tie alternativeASCOT
  10. 20Dance for high school seniorsPROM
  11. 22Apt name for a botanistIVY
  12. 23Sleeveless garmentsVESTS
  13. 24Situation in which two people trade dutiesROLEREVERSAL
  14. 28RadAWESOME
  15. 29Android alternativeIOS
  16. 30Word before "Clash" or "Cure"THE
  17. 33Kind of card for a phoneSIM
  18. 34K-i-s-s-i-n-g outdoors, e.g.PDA
  19. 35It's around a footSHOE
  20. 36London venue named after Queen Victoria's husbandROYALALBERTHALL
  21. 41YouTube diary, perhapsVLOG
  22. 42Animal that says "hee-haw"ASS
  23. 43Pricing figuresRATES
  24. 44Like a rush deliverySAMEDAY
  25. 47"Shrinking" actor HarrisonFORD
  26. 48Netflix show that has Natasha Lyonne's character in a time loopRUSSIANDOLL
  27. 53Person who sleeps in the starfish positionBEDHOG
  28. 57March on Washington figure (Abbr.)MLK
  29. 58Marine mammalSEAL
  30. 59Visitor from outer spaceALIEN
  31. 60Undercover spiesMOLES
  32. 62Place to get a HydraFacialSPA
  33. 63Point fingers atBLAME
  34. 64Path around the sunORBIT
  35. 65Suffix for "skeptic" or "cynic"ISM
  36. 66SquealsYELPS
  37. 67Like a stage-five clingerNEEDY
  38. 68Piping-hot gossTEA

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  1. 1Actress PriyankaCHOPRA
  2. 2SadnessSORROW
  3. 3Removable boot partINSOLE
  4. 4YakGAB
  5. 5Genetic messengerRNA
  6. 6Not idleACTIVE
  7. 7PushSHOVE
  8. 8Trots for totsPONYRIDES
  9. 9Tropical fruitsGUAVAS
  10. 10Photographer AdamsANSEL
  11. 11Lapel attachmentsMICS
  12. 12Not worth discussingMOOT
  13. 13___ on a logANTS
  14. 21One might be found in a bottleMESSAGE
  15. 25Stir upROIL
  16. 26"Bugonia" star StoneEMMA
  17. 27Fly highSOAR
  18. 30"Enough already!"THATDOESIT
  19. 31Problem for an inflatable mattressHOLE
  20. 32Snakelike fishEELS
  21. 34"Masterpiece" networkPBS
  22. 35Broken bits of potterySHARDS
  23. 36Parts of hookup culture?RVS
  24. 37Hello, in PortugueseOLA
  25. 38___ KippurYOM
  26. 39"Betcha can't eat just one" brandLAYS
  27. 40Movie universe with a Game GridTRON
  28. 45They serve the queenDRONES
  29. 46Mo. with International Clown WeekAUG
  30. 47One might be confiscated by a bouncerFAKEID
  31. 49Fireside treatSMORE
  32. 50"___ the judge of that"ILLBE
  33. 51Error in judgmentLAPSE
  34. 52Alpaca cousinLLAMA
  35. 53Person with a crib sheet?BABY
  36. 54"Margo's Got Money Troubles" actress FanningELLE
  37. 55Watch partDIAL
  38. 56Eco-friendly fiberHEMP
  39. 60Nickname for Ross' sister on "Friends"MON
  40. 61PigpenSTY

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Forensic TV drama — Answer: CSI. Hint: Crime-scene investigators take the spotlight in this series. 🔍
  2. 4. Grip — Answer: GRASP. Hint: Hold something firmly with your hand. ✊
  3. 9. Beta follower — Answer: GAMMA. Hint: Look to the Greek alphabet for what comes next. 🔤
  4. 14. Babe — Answer: HON. Hint: A sweet term of endearment fits here. 💕
  5. 15. Dried poblano — Answer: ANCHO. Hint: This pepper packs a smoky punch, perfect for adding depth to your dishes! 🌶️
  6. 16. It's made up of chapters — Answer: UNION. Hint: A large organization may be divided into local groups. 🤝
  7. 17. Surgery sites (Abbr.) — Answer: ORS. Hint: Hospitals contain several rooms where operations take place. 🏥
  8. 18. Relay item — Answer: BATON. Hint: Runners pass this during a team race. 🏃
  9. 19. Fancy tie alternative — Answer: ASCOT. Hint: A neckwear choice with an especially dapper reputation. 🎩
  10. 20. Dance for high school seniors — Answer: PROM. Hint: This formal celebration typically caps the school years. 💃
  11. 22. Apt name for a botanist — Answer: IVY. Hint: A plant-loving scientist could wear this name perfectly. 🌿
  12. 23. Sleeveless garments — Answer: VESTS. Hint: These torso-covering clothes leave your arms uncovered 👕
  13. 24. Situation in which two people trade duties — Answer: ROLEREVERSAL. Hint: Here, each person temporarily takes on the other’s job 🔄
  14. 28. Rad — Answer: AWESOME. Hint: A breezy way to call something exceptionally cool 😎
  15. 29. Android alternative — Answer: IOS. Hint: Look to Apple’s mobile operating system instead 📱
  16. 30. Word before "Clash" or "Cure" — Answer: THE. Hint: This small word precedes both famous band names 🎸
  17. 33. Kind of card for a phone — Answer: SIM. Hint: It’s the tiny subscriber card that connects a phone to a carrier 📱
  18. 34. K-i-s-s-i-n-g outdoors, e.g. — Answer: PDA. Hint: An affectionate public display can earn this abbreviation 💋
  19. 35. It's around a foot — Answer: SHOE. Hint: This everyday item surrounds and protects your foot 👟
  20. 36. London venue named after Queen Victoria's husband — Answer: ROYALALBERTHALL. Hint: This famous concert hall honors Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort 🎶
  21. 41. YouTube diary, perhaps — Answer: VLOG. Hint: It’s a video diary shared online 🎥
  22. 42. Animal that says "hee-haw" — Answer: ASS. Hint: Think of the farm animal known for braying 🫏
  23. 43. Pricing figures — Answer: RATES. Hint: These numbers tell you how much something costs or changes 💰
  24. 44. Like a rush delivery — Answer: SAMEDAY. Hint: The package arrives before tomorrow 📦
  25. 47. "Shrinking" actor Harrison — Answer: FORD. Hint: He played Dr. Robert Lawrence in the comedy series 🎬
  26. 48. Netflix show that has Natasha Lyonne's character in a time loop — Answer: RUSSIANDOLL. Hint: Natasha Lyonne stars as a woman repeatedly reliving her birthday night 🔁
  27. 53. Person who sleeps in the starfish position — Answer: BEDHOG. Hint: This sprawling sleeper takes up the bed like a sea creature ⭐
  28. 57. March on Washington figure (Abbr.) — Answer: MLK. Hint: This civil rights leader delivered the famous dream speech ✊
  29. 58. Marine mammal — Answer: SEAL. Hint: This whiskered swimmer is famous for barking from rocky shores 🌊
  30. 59. Visitor from outer space — Answer: ALIEN. Hint: A being from another world has arrived 👽
  31. 60. Undercover spies — Answer: MOLES. Hint: These hidden operatives burrow inside an organization 🕵️
  32. 62. Place to get a HydraFacial — Answer: SPA. Hint: Book a relaxing skincare appointment there. 🧖
  33. 63. Point fingers at — Answer: BLAME. Hint: Assign responsibility when things go wrong. 👉
  34. 64. Path around the sun — Answer: ORBIT. Hint: It describes the route a planet follows around its star. 🪐
  35. 65. Suffix for "skeptic" or "cynic" — Answer: ISM. Hint: It turns a belief or outlook into a named doctrine. 📚
  36. 66. Squeals — Answer: YELPS. Hint: Think of short cries caused by pain or surprise. 😮
  37. 67. Like a stage-five clinger — Answer: NEEDY. Hint: This describes someone craving constant attention. 🤗
  38. 68. Piping-hot goss — Answer: TEA. Hint: In slang, this is juicy gossip served metaphorically. ☕

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  1. 1. Actress Priyanka — Answer: CHOPRA. Hint: She starred in Quantico and married singer Nick Jonas. 🎬
  2. 2. Sadness — Answer: SORROW. Hint: A deep feeling of unhappiness or grief. 😢
  3. 3. Removable boot part — Answer: INSOLE. Hint: Look inside the footwear for its cushioned, removable layer. 👢
  4. 4. Yak — Answer: GAB. Hint: Talk at length about nothing in particular. 💬
  5. 5. Genetic messenger — Answer: RNA. Hint: This molecule helps carry genetic instructions inside cells. 🧬
  6. 6. Not idle — Answer: ACTIVE. Hint: This describes someone busy and engaged rather than resting. ⚡
  7. 7. Push — Answer: SHOVE. Hint: Give something a forceful nudge. 💪
  8. 8. Trots for tots — Answer: PONYRIDES. Hint: Children can enjoy these at a fair atop gentle horses. 🐴
  9. 9. Tropical fruits — Answer: GUAVAS. Hint: These fruits have fragrant flesh and edible seeds. 🌴
  10. 10. Photographer Adams — Answer: ANSEL. Hint: Think of the celebrated nature photographer known for breathtaking black-and-white landscapes of the American West. 📷
  11. 11. Lapel attachments — Answer: MICS. Hint: Clip-on audio devices help keep a speaker's voice clear. 🎙️
  12. 12. Not worth discussing — Answer: MOOT. Hint: This describes an issue with no practical consequence. 🤷
  13. 13. ___ on a log — Answer: ANTS. Hint: These tiny insects are the starring topping in a snack named for timber. 🐜
  14. 21. One might be found in a bottle — Answer: MESSAGE. Hint: A castaway might send one sealed inside glass. 🧴
  15. 25. Stir up — Answer: ROIL. Hint: Turn up the turbulence or stir emotions. 🌪️
  16. 26. "Bugonia" star Stone — Answer: EMMA. Hint: The star named in the clue shares her first name with a famous British author. 🎬
  17. 27. Fly high — Answer: SOAR. Hint: Take to the skies with effortless grace. 🪽
  18. 30. "Enough already!" — Answer: THATDOESIT. Hint: A fed-up speaker might say this when patience runs out. 😤
  19. 31. Problem for an inflatable mattress — Answer: HOLE. Hint: A tiny puncture can leave bedding disappointingly flat. 🛏️
  20. 32. Snakelike fish — Answer: EELS. Hint: These slippery swimmers resemble serpents. 🐍
  21. 34. "Masterpiece" network — Answer: PBS. Hint: This public broadcaster brings acclaimed educational programs to U.S. screens. 📺
  22. 35. Broken bits of pottery — Answer: SHARDS. Hint: A shattered vase leaves these sharp fragments behind. 🏺
  23. 36. Parts of hookup culture? — Answer: RVS. Hint: Road-trip vehicles might play a surprising role in this cheeky phrase. 🚐
  24. 37. Hello, in Portuguese — Answer: OLA. Hint: Use this cheerful greeting when speaking Portuguese. 👋
  25. 38. ___ Kippur — Answer: YOM. Hint: This short word precedes Kippur in the holiday's name. 🕍
  26. 39. "Betcha can't eat just one" brand — Answer: LAYS. Hint: This snack brand promises that one chip is never enough. 🥔
  27. 40. Movie universe with a Game Grid — Answer: TRON. Hint: A neon digital world and its grid feature in this sci-fi franchise. 💾
  28. 45. They serve the queen — Answer: DRONES. Hint: These hive inhabitants have a connection to the royal bee. 🐝
  29. 46. Mo. with International Clown Week — Answer: AUG. Hint: This calendar abbreviation marks the month hosting International Clown Week. 🤡
  30. 47. One might be confiscated by a bouncer — Answer: FAKEID. Hint: A dishonest proof of age may not survive a club door check. 🚪
  31. 49. Fireside treat — Answer: SMORE. Hint: Toast a marshmallow, sandwich it with chocolate, and add crackers for this campfire classic. 🔥
  32. 50. "___ the judge of that" — Answer: ILLBE. Hint: Fill in the quote with a promise to decide for oneself. ⚖️
  33. 51. Error in judgment — Answer: LAPSE. Hint: A momentary slip in judgment can lead to regret. 🤦
  34. 52. Alpaca cousin — Answer: LLAMA. Hint: This fuzzy South American camelid is a close relative of the alpaca. 🦙
  35. 53. Person with a crib sheet? — Answer: BABY. Hint: This tiny occupant may sleep in the furniture named by the clue. 🍼
  36. 54. "Margo's Got Money Troubles" actress Fanning — Answer: ELLE. Hint: Think of the younger Fanning sister, who has built an impressive acting career. 🎬
  37. 55. Watch part — Answer: DIAL. Hint: Look for the numbered face component that tells you the time. ⌚
  38. 56. Eco-friendly fiber — Answer: HEMP. Hint: This durable plant-based material can be woven into sustainable clothing. 🌿
  39. 60. Nickname for Ross' sister on "Friends" — Answer: MON. Hint: It is a shortened form of Monica’s name from the sitcom. 📺
  40. 61. Pigpen — Answer: STY. Hint: A pig’s humble home is usually a small, muddy enclosure. 🐷

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1Forensic TV dramaCSI
4GripGRASP
9Beta followerGAMMA
14BabeHON
15Dried poblanoANCHO
16It's made up of chaptersUNION
17Surgery sites (Abbr.)ORS
18Relay itemBATON
19Fancy tie alternativeASCOT
20Dance for high school seniorsPROM
22Apt name for a botanistIVY
23Sleeveless garmentsVESTS
24Situation in which two people trade dutiesROLEREVERSAL
28RadAWESOME
29Android alternativeIOS
30Word before "Clash" or "Cure"THE
33Kind of card for a phoneSIM
34K-i-s-s-i-n-g outdoors, e.g.PDA
35It's around a footSHOE
36London venue named after Queen Victoria's husbandROYALALBERTHALL
41YouTube diary, perhapsVLOG
42Animal that says "hee-haw"ASS
43Pricing figuresRATES
44Like a rush deliverySAMEDAY
47"Shrinking" actor HarrisonFORD
48Netflix show that has Natasha Lyonne's character in a time loopRUSSIANDOLL
53Person who sleeps in the starfish positionBEDHOG
57March on Washington figure (Abbr.)MLK
58Marine mammalSEAL
59Visitor from outer spaceALIEN
60Undercover spiesMOLES
62Place to get a HydraFacialSPA
63Point fingers atBLAME
64Path around the sunORBIT
65Suffix for "skeptic" or "cynic"ISM
66SquealsYELPS
67Like a stage-five clingerNEEDY
68Piping-hot gossTEA

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#ClueAnswer
1Actress PriyankaCHOPRA
2SadnessSORROW
3Removable boot partINSOLE
4YakGAB
5Genetic messengerRNA
6Not idleACTIVE
7PushSHOVE
8Trots for totsPONYRIDES
9Tropical fruitsGUAVAS
10Photographer AdamsANSEL
11Lapel attachmentsMICS
12Not worth discussingMOOT
13___ on a logANTS
21One might be found in a bottleMESSAGE
25Stir upROIL
26"Bugonia" star StoneEMMA
27Fly highSOAR
30"Enough already!"THATDOESIT
31Problem for an inflatable mattressHOLE
32Snakelike fishEELS
34"Masterpiece" networkPBS
35Broken bits of potterySHARDS
36Parts of hookup culture?RVS
37Hello, in PortugueseOLA
38___ KippurYOM
39"Betcha can't eat just one" brandLAYS
40Movie universe with a Game GridTRON
45They serve the queenDRONES
46Mo. with International Clown WeekAUG
47One might be confiscated by a bouncerFAKEID
49Fireside treatSMORE
50"___ the judge of that"ILLBE
51Error in judgmentLAPSE
52Alpaca cousinLLAMA
53Person with a crib sheet?BABY
54"Margo's Got Money Troubles" actress FanningELLE
55Watch partDIAL
56Eco-friendly fiberHEMP
60Nickname for Ross' sister on "Friends"MON
61PigpenSTY

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