Friday’s Daily
By Kelsey Dixon & Sarah Sinclair · Edited by Patti Varol
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Across
- 1. 7-Eleven convenience — Answer: ATM. Hint: It's the place where you can grab cash on the go! 💵
- 4. Bubble tea "bubbles" — Answer: BOBA. Hint: These chewy delights add a fun twist to your favorite drink! 🥤
- 8. Influencer devices, for short — Answer: MICS. Hint: Think of tools that amplify voices in a modern way! 🎤
- 12. Olympic sprinter Richardson — Answer: SHACARRI. Hint: She made headlines with her extraordinary speed and vibrant personality! 🏃♀️
- 14. ID on a map — Answer: IDAHO. Hint: This state's name sounds like a friendly greeting! 🌄
- 16. *Lesser — Answer: SECONDARYCOLOR. Hint: Think of colors that play a supporting role in the spectrum! 🎨
- 18. Transcript fig. — Answer: GPA. Hint: Think about your academic performance and how it's often summarized! 📚
- 19. Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence — Answer: BEALIVE. Hint: Celebrate life and all its vibrant moments with this upbeat tune! 🎶
- 20. *Fit for a queen — Answer: ROYALFLUSH. Hint: Think of a winning hand in poker that would impress royalty! 👑
- 24. Corp. title for Jane Fraser of Citigroup — Answer: CEO. Hint: Think of the top position a company leader holds! 💼
- 25. BBC competitor that airs "Love Island" — Answer: ITV. Hint: This channel is known for its popular reality shows and has a three-letter name! 📺
- 26. 1980s cool — Answer: RAD. Hint: This term was all the rage when neon colors and skateboards ruled the streets! 🛹
- 27. Unspoken agreements? — Answer: NODS. Hint: Sometimes, a little gesture can say it all! 🤫
- 28. "You wish!" — Answer: DREAMON. Hint: Sometimes, when someone tells you something unbelievable, you might respond with this phrase! 😜
- 31. Fed. south of Iran — Answer: UAE. Hint: Think of a group of small, wealthy nations on the Arabian Peninsula! 🌍
- 33. *Home of the Magic and the Magic Kingdom — Answer: ORLANDOBLOOM. Hint: This sunny city in Florida is known for its theme parks and a certain enchanting wizard! 🏰
- 37. With 30-Down, Paul Rudd role — Answer: ANT. Hint: Think of a tiny insect that's a hard worker! 🐜
- 38. Pride symbol — Answer: RAINBOW. Hint: This colorful arc often represents diversity and inclusion! 🌈
- 40. 1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif — Answer: JAWS. Hint: Think of a suspenseful summer beach movie featuring a big fishy problem! 🦈
- 43. Roughly — Answer: ISH. Hint: It’s a common suffix that softens a statement or description! 😉
- 44. Ring spot — Answer: TOE. Hint: Think of a common spot that often gets overlooked but is always in the circle of attention! 👣
- 45. Accessibility law, for short — Answer: ADA. Hint: This law is all about ensuring everyone has equal access! ♿
- 46. *Relay rod — Answer: BATONROUGE. Hint: This city in Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture and history! 🎺
- 50. Online friends, colloquially — Answer: MUTUALS. Hint: These are the people you follow back on social media, making the connection go both ways! 🤝
- 52. Apple platform — Answer: IOS. Hint: Think mobile and fruity for this operating system! 🍏
- 53. Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers? — Answer: BLUSHBLINDNESS. Hint: Sometimes too much of a good thing can lead to confusion! 🌸
- 58. Far from shore — Answer: ATSEA. Hint: Imagine a vast expanse of water without land in sight! 🌊
- 59. Like farmers market produce — Answer: INSEASON. Hint: Think about what fruits and veggies are at their peak freshness! 🌽
- 60. Apple assistant — Answer: SIRI. Hint: This digital helper might just answer your questions with a friendly tone! 🍏
- 61. Title derived from "caesar" — Answer: TSAR. Hint: Think of a ruler from the east with a regal title! 👑
- 62. Smallest prime number — Answer: TWO. Hint: It's the first number that can only be divided by one and itself! 🎉
Down
- 1. Donkey — Answer: ASS. Hint: This animal is often known for its stubbornness and is a common character in fables! 🐴
- 2. English article — Answer: THE. Hint: It's the definite article that everyone knows! 📖
- 3. Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally — Answer: MACGYVER. Hint: Think of a clever character known for creating solutions from everyday items! 🛠️
- 4. Not just unoriginal — Answer: BANAL. Hint: Think of something that's so ordinary it barely makes an impression! 😌
- 5. Chicago airport code — Answer: ORD. Hint: This airport's code stands for the city famous for deep-dish pizza! 🍕
- 6. Bandeau, e.g. — Answer: BRA. Hint: This garment is often worn for support under clothing, especially in warmer weather! 👙
- 7. "Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film — Answer: AIRBUD. Hint: This film features a pup with some serious hoops skills! 🏀
- 8. Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 — Answer: MICAH. Hint: Think of a rising star in the NFL who made a big splash in his first year! 🏈
- 9. Megastar — Answer: IDOL. Hint: Think of someone who has millions of fans and is often admired! 🌟
- 10. Multicolored cat — Answer: CALICO. Hint: Think of a cat that might look like a patchwork quilt! 🐱
- 11. Pushed — Answer: SHOVED. Hint: Sometimes you need a little extra force to get things moving! 💨
- 13. Club in a Manilow hit — Answer: COPA. Hint: This lively spot in a song features a famous entertainer and a vibrant nightlife! 🎶
- 15. Cookies with a "design your own" option — Answer: OREOS. Hint: These popular cookies let you pick your favorite cream filling and even customize them! 🍪
- 17. Ouija board word — Answer: YES. Hint: It's the affirmative answer you often seek for ghostly inquiries! 👻
- 20. Free (of) — Answer: RID. Hint: To let go of something unwanted, you must first get it out of the way! 🚪
- 21. Bad Bunny's "__ Atardecer" — Answer: OTRO. Hint: Think of another way to say 'the other' in Spanish! 🌅
- 22. Phony persona — Answer: FRONT. Hint: Sometimes people put up a false image to hide their true selves, right? 🎭
- 23. Touch down — Answer: LAND. Hint: Think about where planes come to rest! 🛬
- 27. Gas in an inner tube? — Answer: NEON. Hint: This noble gas lights up your signs and is often used in sleepy neon-lit towns! 💡
- 29. "Welp!" — Answer: ALAS. Hint: When things go wrong, this exclamation captures the sentiment perfectly! 😔
- 30. See 37-Across — Answer: MAN. Hint: Think about the gender term that refers to an adult male! 🕴️
- 31. German equivalent of the Tube — Answer: UBAHN. Hint: Think of underground transit systems in major cities! 🚇
- 32. Romance novelist Hazelwood — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of a popular name that sounds a bit like a sweet surprise! 📚
- 34. Roughly — Answer: ORSO. Hint: Think of a bear that can be a bit grizzly at times! 🐻
- 35. Most dense — Answer: OBTUSEST. Hint: Think about angles that aren't sharp and might be a bit heavy! 🔺
- 36. Synthesizer pioneer — Answer: MOOG. Hint: Think of a groundbreaking inventor of electronic music who shares a name with a popular synthesizer brand! 🎹
- 39. Atomic — Answer: WEE. Hint: Think about the smallest units of matter that make up everything around us! ⚛️
- 40. Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019 — Answer: JAMBA. Hint: Think of a place where smoothies and healthy treats are blended together! 🍹
- 41. Grown-ups — Answer: ADULTS. Hint: They're the ones who pay the bills and make the rules! 🏡
- 42. 1960s dance — Answer: WATUSI. Hint: Get ready to groove with a dance that was all the rage in the '60s! 💃
- 43. Party line? — Answer: ITSLIT. Hint: Think of a way to share ideas in a fun, cheeky way! 🎉
- 46. Faith based in Haifa — Answer: BAHAI. Hint: This religion emphasizes unity and was founded by a Persian prophet. 🌍
- 47. Clerical tunic — Answer: ALB. Hint: This is a traditional garment often worn by clergy during services! ⛪
- 48. One subject to a height requirement, say — Answer: RIDER. Hint: You might need to meet a certain stature to hop on that exhilarating ride! 🎢
- 49. Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason" — Answer: OONA. Hint: She's known to share a surname with a famous movie star! 🎬
- 51. App ad target — Answer: USER. Hint: Think about who interacts with apps and makes them valuable! 📱
- 54. Geico's bus. — Answer: INS. Hint: Think of a trio of letters that might help you save on car insurance! 🚍
- 55. Intel org. — Answer: NSA. Hint: This agency is known for keeping an eye on national security and communications! 🔍
- 56. Piglet's mother — Answer: SOW. Hint: Think of a female pig who's quite the nurturing figure! 🐖
- 57. __-cone — Answer: SNO. Hint: Think of something snowy and fun that you might enjoy in winter! ❄️
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