WaPo Crossword Answers Today

Sunday’s Daily

By Rich Katz · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Best of the bestAONE
  2. 5Syrup sourceMAPLE
  3. 10That partnerTHIS
  4. 14Fistfuls of dollarsWADS
  5. 18AuthorizeALLOW
  6. 19Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-AcrossOREOS
  7. 20Surrounding glowAURA
  8. 21La Scala soloARIA
  9. 22Ron + (Kristen + Alexander Graham)SILVERBELLS
  10. 24Clint + (Francis Scott + Keegan-Michael)BLACKKEYS
  11. 26NYC drama awardOBIE
  12. 27Slangy contractionAINT
  13. 28Land between Can. and Mex.USA
  14. 29Peanut butter cup brandREESES
  15. 30Sally + (Julia + Philip)FIELDGLASSES
  16. 34Like stress balls and fidget spinnersSENSORY
  17. 35End of term?ITES
  18. 36"Knock yourself out!"PLEASEDO
  19. 39Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countriesICHIRO
  20. 43Knocked outLAIDLOW
  21. 44Some reservoir residentsFOWL
  22. 48Barry + (Elliot + Jimmy)WHITEPAGES
  23. 51Nia + (Elton + Tommy)LONGJOHNS
  24. 54Othello's betrayerIAGO
  25. 55Bulgarian, e.g.SLAV
  26. 56Endow with, as authorityVEST
  27. 58Autonomous vacuumROOMBA
  28. 59Utmost degreeNTH
  29. 60AlignedEVENED
  30. 62Labors mightily to accomplishTOILSAT
  31. 63Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)CLEVELANDBROWNS
  32. 68Term of endearment?ITSLOVE
  33. 71Leveraged __: corporate acquisitionBUYOUT
  34. 72"Print to" optionPDF
  35. 75Really sadMOROSE
  36. 76Sound from a kettle or a snakeHISS
  37. 78Actor EppsOMAR
  38. 80Island home of the Hana HighwayMAUI
  39. 81(Adam + Minnie) + HelmsDRIVERSED
  40. 83Fiona + (Lemmon + London)APPLEJACKS
  41. 85Speaker brandBOSE
  42. 86Theater reviewersCRITICS
  43. 89Plug's placeSOCKET
  44. 90Channel that rarely fails to make one cryTEARDUCT
  45. 92Matinee hrs.AFTS
  46. 94"The Return of the King" kingARAGORN
  47. 98Cleary + (Faith + Jonah)BEVERLYHILLS
  48. 104Small donkeysBURROS
  49. 105Ballerina's turning pointTOE
  50. 107Ancient FranceGAUL
  51. 108"So Sick" R&B singerNEYO
  52. 109Keith + (Garfunkel + Carney)URBANARTS
  53. 111(Underwood + Fisher) + JohnnyCARRIESCASH
  54. 114New Mexico art hubTAOS
  55. 115Santa's specialtyTOYS
  56. 116LeadingAHEAD
  57. 117Nikon rivalCANON
  58. 118Nikon productsSLRS
  59. 119Novelist ÉmileZOLA
  60. 120Baking glovesMITTS
  61. 121Pt. of IMFINTL

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  1. 1Defense witness, oftenALIBI
  2. 2Basic skateboard trickOLLIE
  3. 3Many a Seanan McGuire workNOVEL
  4. 4Sheepish sort?EWE
  5. 5Crib accessoryMOBILE
  6. 6Venues that often have corporate namesARENAS
  7. 7Nails, as with snowballsPELTS
  8. 8"U r 2 funny!"LOL
  9. 9Start at the beginning?ESS
  10. 10Guitar player's aidTABS
  11. 11Hawaiian danceHULA
  12. 12Nest egg lettersIRA
  13. 13HolySACRED
  14. 14Boat trailers?WAKES
  15. 15Schoolyard retortARESO
  16. 16Certain hardware store patron, casuallyDIYER
  17. 17Smart-aleckySASSY
  18. 18Lead-up to a date?ASOF
  19. 23ConvertiblesRAGTOPS
  20. 25Lotto gameKENO
  21. 28Thrifted, perhapsUSED
  22. 31BleakDIRE
  23. 32Spots for scrubsSPAS
  24. 33"ManningCast" brotherELI
  25. 34In stitchesSEWN
  26. 37"__ well that ends well"ALLS
  27. 38Smokestack dustSOOT
  28. 39"Game, set, match"IWIN
  29. 40Puss, in ParisCHAT
  30. 41Top temperatureHIGH
  31. 42Skater MidoriITO
  32. 43101, for oneLEVEL
  33. 44TricksFOOLS
  34. 45Measures of resistanceOHMS
  35. 46Liberty org.WNBA
  36. 47Hurdle for a DA-to-beLSAT
  37. 49Pain relief brandALEVE
  38. 50DonatedGAVE
  39. 52"Oh, __ up!"GROW
  40. 53ConnectJOIN
  41. 56Williams with five Wimbledon singles titlesVENUS
  42. 57WhirlpoolEDDY
  43. 61CapturesNABS
  44. 62Completely wreckTOTAL
  45. 63Eggnog spiceCLOVE
  46. 64Concede a golden goal, sayLOSE
  47. 65Of all timeEVER
  48. 66Nose-tapping soundsBOOPS
  49. 67Kind of roastRUMP
  50. 68Site for film fansIMDB
  51. 69Lawnmower brandTORO
  52. 70Sanskrit honorificsSRIS
  53. 72Rat or Brat followerPACK
  54. 73Team led by Mike Krzyzewski for 42 seasonsDUKE
  55. 74Clenched handFIST
  56. 76Munich misterHERR
  57. 77Terse affirmativeIDID
  58. 79Provide a new lookRESTYLE
  59. 80Prefix in many a Scottish surnameMAC
  60. 82Printer functionSCAN
  61. 83Closer at the GlobeACTV
  62. 84KidJOSH
  63. 87__ sockTUBE
  64. 88Winter puddle topperICE
  65. 90Many a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" characterTOON
  66. 91FakeERSATZ
  67. 92Landing spot of Noah's ArkARARAT
  68. 93LiquidsFLUIDS
  69. 94BordersABUTS
  70. 95Like most farmlandRURAL
  71. 96Shady spotARBOR
  72. 97Wimbledon surfaceGRASS
  73. 99Everglades waderEGRET
  74. 100Like Machu PicchuINCAN
  75. 101Listed, to a BritLEANT
  76. 102Antibacterial brandLYSOL
  77. 103Kind of Kind, in KölnSOHN
  78. 105Texter's "Bye for now"TTYL
  79. 106Peak near OlympusOSSA
  80. 110Aussie hopperROO
  81. 111Vid takerCAM
  82. 112Sashimi choiceAHI
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Best of the best — Answer: AONE. Hint: This describes something that ranks at the very top. 🏆
  2. 5. Syrup source — Answer: MAPLE. Hint: Look to a familiar tree tapped for breakfast sweetness. 🍁
  3. 10. That partner — Answer: THIS. Hint: Pair it with “that” when pointing out a particular thing. 👉
  4. 14. Fistfuls of dollars — Answer: WADS. Hint: Picture thick bundles of cash held in one hand. 💵
  5. 18. Authorize — Answer: ALLOW. Hint: To do this is to give official permission. ✅
  6. 19. Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-Across — Answer: OREOS. Hint: These iconic sandwich cookies are known for playful partnerships and bold campaigns. 🍪
  7. 20. Surrounding glow — Answer: AURA. Hint: Mystics and artists might describe this halo-like radiance. ✨
  8. 21. La Scala solo — Answer: ARIA. Hint: At the famed opera house, a singer may take this spotlight moment. 🎶
  9. 22. Ron + (Kristen + Alexander Graham) — Answer: SILVERBELLS. Hint: Combine one famous surname with the shared surname of two Bells for a familiar holiday tune. 🔔
  10. 24. Clint + (Francis Scott + Keegan-Michael) — Answer: BLACKKEYS. Hint: Three notable surnames combine to suggest a musical duo. 🎹
  11. 26. NYC drama award — Answer: OBIE. Hint: This prestigious theater prize honors achievement in New York’s off-Broadway scene. 🎭
  12. 27. Slangy contraction — Answer: AINT. Hint: It casually shortens a phrase meaning “am not” or “are not.” 😎
  13. 28. Land between Can. and Mex. — Answer: USA. Hint: Name the large North American country nestled between those two neighbors. 🗺️
  14. 29. Peanut butter cup brand — Answer: REESES. Hint: Think of the candy brand famous for pairing chocolate with peanut butter. 🥜
  15. 30. Sally + (Julia + Philip) — Answer: FIELDGLASSES. Hint: Blend two famous surnames into an optical aid for viewing distant objects. 🔭
  16. 34. Like stress balls and fidget spinners — Answer: SENSORY. Hint: These items engage the senses and can provide calming tactile input. 🖐️
  17. 35. End of term? — Answer: ITES. Hint: Take this as a playful reference to the closing portion of a word associated with a school period. 🎓
  18. 36. "Knock yourself out!" — Answer: PLEASEDO. Hint: This enthusiastic reply gives someone permission to go ahead. 👍
  19. 39. Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries — Answer: ICHIRO. Hint: This legendary Japanese outfielder excelled in both Japan and Major League Baseball. ⚾
  20. 43. Knocked out — Answer: LAIDLOW. Hint: This describes someone rendered unconscious. 😵
  21. 44. Some reservoir residents — Answer: FOWL. Hint: Look for feathered residents that may paddle around the water. 🦆
  22. 48. Barry + (Elliot + Jimmy) — Answer: WHITEPAGES. Hint: The surnames in the clue combine into a familiar paper directory. 📖
  23. 51. Nia + (Elton + Tommy) — Answer: LONGJOHNS. Hint: These performers’ surnames point to warm winter undergarments. 🧣
  24. 54. Othello's betrayer — Answer: IAGO. Hint: Shakespeare’s scheming villain plots against the Moorish general. 🎭
  25. 55. Bulgarian, e.g. — Answer: SLAV. Hint: This person belongs to a broad Eastern European ethnolinguistic group. 🌍
  26. 56. Endow with, as authority — Answer: VEST. Hint: To grant someone power formally is to do this. ⚖️
  27. 58. Autonomous vacuum — Answer: ROOMBA. Hint: Think of a robot that patrols floors and collects household dust. 🤖
  28. 59. Utmost degree — Answer: NTH. Hint: This describes the greatest possible level, as in a familiar mathematical phrase. 🏆
  29. 60. Aligned — Answer: EVENED. Hint: Something made level or balanced has been adjusted this way. 📏
  30. 62. Labors mightily to accomplish — Answer: TOILSAT. Hint: This means works extremely hard toward a goal. 💪
  31. 63. Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley) — Answer: CLEVELANDBROWNS. Hint: The surnames of these figures combine into the name of an NFL team. 🏈
  32. 68. Term of endearment? — Answer: ITSLOVE. Hint: Read this as a playful response to a question about affection. ❤️
  33. 71. Leveraged __: corporate acquisition — Answer: BUYOUT. Hint: This corporate-finance term names a purchase funded heavily with borrowed money. 💼
  34. 72. "Print to" option — Answer: PDF. Hint: Choose this format when you want a document’s layout preserved across devices. 🖨️
  35. 75. Really sad — Answer: MOROSE. Hint: Someone in a deeply gloomy mood could be described this way. 😢
  36. 76. Sound from a kettle or a snake — Answer: HISS. Hint: It is a sharp sibilant noise associated with steam or serpents. 🐍
  37. 78. Actor Epps — Answer: OMAR. Hint: This performer appeared in House and Love & Basketball. 🎬
  38. 80. Island home of the Hana Highway — Answer: MAUI. Hint: The scenic road winds through this Hawaiian island. 🌴
  39. 81. (Adam + Minnie) + Helms — Answer: DRIVERSED. Hint: Three entertainers’ surnames form a phrase associated with learning to operate a car. 🚗
  40. 83. Fiona + (Lemmon + London) — Answer: APPLEJACKS. Hint: This breakfast cereal name blends clues pointing to a singer, an actor, and a city. 🥣
  41. 85. Speaker brand — Answer: BOSE. Hint: Look for a familiar audio logo found on many premium speakers. 🔊
  42. 86. Theater reviewers — Answer: CRITICS. Hint: They judge performances from the seats, often with sharp pens. 🎭
  43. 89. Plug's place — Answer: SOCKET. Hint: It is where an electrical prong settles in. 🔌
  44. 90. Channel that rarely fails to make one cry — Answer: TEARDUCT. Hint: This tiny eye passage can trigger tears. 😢
  45. 92. Matinee hrs. — Answer: AFTS. Hint: These abbreviated hours follow noon and suit daytime shows. 🕑
  46. 94. "The Return of the King" king — Answer: ARAGORN. Hint: Viggo Mortensen portrayed this returning ruler of Gondor. 👑
  47. 98. Cleary + (Faith + Jonah) — Answer: BEVERLYHILLS. Hint: Join a novelist and two entertainers sharing a surname to find this California locale. 🌴
  48. 104. Small donkeys — Answer: BURROS. Hint: These pack animals are small donkeys, especially in Spanish-speaking regions. 🫏
  49. 105. Ballerina's turning point — Answer: TOE. Hint: A dancer may pivot delicately on this digit. 🩰
  50. 107. Ancient France — Answer: GAUL. Hint: Roman writers called this region by a name different from modern France. 🏛️
  51. 108. "So Sick" R&B singer — Answer: NEYO. Hint: This R&B hitmaker performs the breakup ballad “So Sick.” 🎶
  52. 109. Keith + (Garfunkel + Carney) — Answer: URBANARTS. Hint: Identify the surnames of a country singer and two entertainers who share a first name. 🎨
  53. 111. (Underwood + Fisher) + Johnny — Answer: CARRIESCASH. Hint: Combine the shared first name of two stars with a famous singer’s surname for this playful phrase. 🎤
  54. 114. New Mexico art hub — Answer: TAOS. Hint: This New Mexico town is famed for its artists and adobe scenery. 🏜️
  55. 115. Santa's specialty — Answer: TOYS. Hint: These gifts are made for children and wrapped before the big night. 🎁
  56. 116. Leading — Answer: AHEAD. Hint: Being in front means taking the lead. 🏃
  57. 117. Nikon rival — Answer: CANON. Hint: This camera maker is another major Japanese name in photography. 📷
  58. 118. Nikon products — Answer: SLRS. Hint: These interchangeable-lens cameras use a reflex mirror system. 📸
  59. 119. Novelist Émile — Answer: ZOLA. Hint: This French author wrote the Rougon-Macquart cycle. 📚
  60. 120. Baking gloves — Answer: MITTS. Hint: These hand coverings protect you from hot pans. 🧤
  61. 121. Pt. of IMF — Answer: INTL. Hint: This abbreviation describes the fund’s worldwide scope. 🌐

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  1. 1. Defense witness, often — Answer: ALIBI. Hint: It offers an explanation for why someone could not have committed the crime. ⚖️
  2. 2. Basic skateboard trick — Answer: OLLIE. Hint: This beginner move sends the board and rider briefly airborne. 🛹
  3. 3. Many a Seanan McGuire work — Answer: NOVEL. Hint: A substantial work of fiction fits this description. 📖
  4. 4. Sheepish sort? — Answer: EWE. Hint: Think of a woolly female farm animal in a playful clue. 🐑
  5. 5. Crib accessory — Answer: MOBILE. Hint: This hanging nursery decoration gently spins above a baby. 🍼
  6. 6. Venues that often have corporate names — Answer: ARENAS. Hint: Sports and entertainment events commonly take place in these large halls. 🏟️
  7. 7. Nails, as with snowballs — Answer: PELTS. Hint: This verb means hits forcefully, whether with a ball or a snowball. ❄️
  8. 8. "U r 2 funny!" — Answer: LOL. Hint: This texting reaction signals hearty online laughter. 😂
  9. 9. Start at the beginning? — Answer: ESS. Hint: A beginning can be represented by the spoken name of a letter. 🔤
  10. 10. Guitar player's aid — Answer: TABS. Hint: These simplified musical guides show guitarists where to place their fingers. 🎸
  11. 11. Hawaiian dance — Answer: HULA. Hint: A graceful Polynesian dance told through flowing hand gestures and swaying hips. 🌺
  12. 12. Nest egg letters — Answer: IRA. Hint: These initials identify a popular tax-advantaged retirement account. 🪺
  13. 13. Holy — Answer: SACRED. Hint: Something revered or worthy of deep religious respect fits this word. ✨
  14. 14. Boat trailers? — Answer: WAKES. Hint: Boats leave these rippling trails behind them. 🚤
  15. 15. Schoolyard retort — Answer: ARESO. Hint: This playful comeback insists that the opposite claim is true. 😜
  16. 16. Certain hardware store patron, casually — Answer: DIYER. Hint: This shopper enjoys fixing or building things without hiring a professional. 🔨
  17. 17. Smart-alecky — Answer: SASSY. Hint: A cheeky, boldly irreverent attitude can be described this way. 😏
  18. 18. Lead-up to a date? — Answer: ASOF. Hint: This phrase establishes a fact or status at a particular time. 📅
  19. 23. Convertibles — Answer: RAGTOPS. Hint: These informal car names refer to vehicles with folding fabric roofs. 🚗
  20. 25. Lotto game — Answer: KENO. Hint: A number-drawing game often played with marked cards. 🎲
  21. 28. Thrifted, perhaps — Answer: USED. Hint: Previously owned, perhaps. ♻️
  22. 31. Bleak — Answer: DIRE. Hint: Grim and without much hope. 🌫️
  23. 32. Spots for scrubs — Answer: SPAS. Hint: Places offering massages and facials. 💆
  24. 33. "ManningCast" brother — Answer: ELI. Hint: A former NFL quarterback who cohosts football broadcasts with his sibling. 🏈
  25. 34. In stitches — Answer: SEWN. Hint: Held together with needle and thread. 🧵
  26. 37. "__ well that ends well" — Answer: ALLS. Hint: Complete the familiar proverb about a happy outcome. 🍀
  27. 38. Smokestack dust — Answer: SOOT. Hint: Fine black residue from burning fuel. 🏭
  28. 39. "Game, set, match" — Answer: IWIN. Hint: A triumphant tennis declaration. 🎾
  29. 40. Puss, in Paris — Answer: CHAT. Hint: The French word for a house cat. 🐈
  30. 41. Top temperature — Answer: HIGH. Hint: The day's maximum reading. 🌡️
  31. 42. Skater Midori — Answer: ITO. Hint: A Japanese Olympic figure-skating star known for her triple axel. ⛸️
  32. 43. 101, for one — Answer: LEVEL. Hint: A beginner-level course or introduction. 📘
  33. 44. Tricks — Answer: FOOLS. Hint: Deceives someone with a clever ruse. 🎭
  34. 45. Measures of resistance — Answer: OHMS. Hint: Electrical units named for a German physicist. ⚡
  35. 46. Liberty org. — Answer: WNBA. Hint: The premier women's professional basketball league in the United States. 🏀
  36. 47. Hurdle for a DA-to-be — Answer: LSAT. Hint: The law school admission exam. 📝
  37. 49. Pain relief brand — Answer: ALEVE. Hint: An over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication brand. 💊
  38. 50. Donated — Answer: GAVE. Hint: Passed something along generously rather than keeping it for yourself 🎁
  39. 52. "Oh, __ up!" — Answer: GROW. Hint: Complete this encouragement to mature. 🌱
  40. 53. Connect — Answer: JOIN. Hint: Link two things together. 🔗
  41. 56. Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles — Answer: VENUS. Hint: This tennis champion shares her first name with a Roman goddess of love. 🎾
  42. 57. Whirlpool — Answer: EDDY. Hint: Picture a circular current swirling around a drain. 🌀
  43. 61. Captures — Answer: NABS. Hint: This means grabs or takes someone into custody. 🚓
  44. 62. Completely wreck — Answer: TOTAL. Hint: To do this is to destroy something beyond repair. 💥
  45. 63. Eggnog spice — Answer: CLOVE. Hint: This aromatic spice adds warmth to holiday drinks. 🥚
  46. 64. Concede a golden goal, say — Answer: LOSE. Hint: A team does this when the opponent scores the deciding point. ⚽
  47. 65. Of all time — Answer: EVER. Hint: This phrase often follows superlatives like greatest. 🏆
  48. 66. Nose-tapping sounds — Answer: BOOPS. Hint: These playful sounds might accompany a gentle tap on a pet’s nose. 🐶
  49. 67. Kind of roast — Answer: RUMP. Hint: This cut comes from the back end of the animal. 🥩
  50. 68. Site for film fans — Answer: IMDB. Hint: Film buffs visit this database for ratings, credits, and trivia. 🎬
  51. 69. Lawnmower brand — Answer: TORO. Hint: This company makes outdoor power equipment and is named after a bull. 🌱
  52. 70. Sanskrit honorifics — Answer: SRIS. Hint: These respectful titles are commonly placed before names in South Asia. 🙏
  53. 72. Rat or Brat follower — Answer: PACK. Hint: Both phrases point to a group or collection. 🐀
  54. 73. Team led by Mike Krzyzewski for 42 seasons — Answer: DUKE. Hint: Coach K guided this famous college basketball team. 🏀
  55. 74. Clenched hand — Answer: FIST. Hint: You make this by curling your fingers tightly into your palm. ✊
  56. 76. Munich mister — Answer: HERR. Hint: This German title is the male equivalent of a formal courtesy title. 🇩🇪
  57. 77. Terse affirmative — Answer: IDID. Hint: This brief reply confirms that the speaker completed an action. 👍
  58. 79. Provide a new look — Answer: RESTYLE. Hint: To do this is to refresh someone’s appearance or design. ✨
  59. 80. Prefix in many a Scottish surname — Answer: MAC. Hint: This traditional surname prefix means “son of” in Gaelic usage. 🏴
  60. 82. Printer function — Answer: SCAN. Hint: This function turns a paper document into a digital image. 🖨️
  61. 83. Closer at the Globe — Answer: ACTV. Hint: This Roman-numeral stage notation marks the play’s concluding section 🎭
  62. 84. Kid — Answer: JOSH. Hint: As a verb, this means to tease someone playfully 😄
  63. 87. __ sock — Answer: TUBE. Hint: This sock style is a simple, unshaped sleeve of fabric 🧦
  64. 88. Winter puddle topper — Answer: ICE. Hint: A frozen layer forms on the water after a hard freeze ❄️
  65. 90. Many a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" character — Answer: TOON. Hint: Roger Rabbit interacts with many animated figures of this kind 🎬
  66. 91. Fake — Answer: ERSATZ. Hint: This term describes an imitation or substitute masquerading as genuine 🎭
  67. 92. Landing spot of Noah's Ark — Answer: ARARAT. Hint: Biblical tradition places Noah’s vessel on this mountain ⛰️
  68. 93. Liquids — Answer: FLUIDS. Hint: These substances flow and take the shape of their container 💧
  69. 94. Borders — Answer: ABUTS. Hint: As a verb, this means shares a boundary with 🗺️
  70. 95. Like most farmland — Answer: RURAL. Hint: This describes farmland settings away from cities 🌾
  71. 96. Shady spot — Answer: ARBOR. Hint: A leafy, tree-filled retreat offers this kind of shade 🌳
  72. 97. Wimbledon surface — Answer: GRASS. Hint: The Championships are famously played on this springy green surface 🎾
  73. 99. Everglades wader — Answer: EGRET. Hint: This slender, long-legged marsh bird often stalks through shallow water 🐦
  74. 100. Like Machu Picchu — Answer: INCAN. Hint: This adjective links the ancient Andean site to its builders 🏛️
  75. 101. Listed, to a Brit — Answer: LEANT. Hint: A British speaker may use this form when describing something tilted to one side 🇬🇧
  76. 102. Antibacterial brand — Answer: LYSOL. Hint: This household cleaning brand is known for germ-killing sprays and wipes 🧼
  77. 103. Kind of Kind, in Köln — Answer: SOHN. Hint: In Cologne, this German family word means a male child of one’s own 🇩🇪
  78. 105. Texter's "Bye for now" — Answer: TTYL. Hint: This texting shorthand means you’ll chat again later 📱
  79. 106. Peak near Olympus — Answer: OSSA. Hint: Greek mythology says this mountain was piled atop another in an attempt to reach heaven ⚡
  80. 110. Aussie hopper — Answer: ROO. Hint: Use this casual Australian nickname for a kangaroo 🦘
  81. 111. Vid taker — Answer: CAM. Hint: A compact device for capturing video. 📹
  82. 112. Sashimi choice — Answer: AHI. Hint: A prized tuna often served raw in Japanese cuisine. 🍣
  83. 113. Ecol. or geol. — Answer: SCI. Hint: A short form for a field of study such as ecology or geology. 🔬

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Full WaPo Crossword answer list for today

Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1Best of the bestAONE
5Syrup sourceMAPLE
10That partnerTHIS
14Fistfuls of dollarsWADS
18AuthorizeALLOW
19Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-AcrossOREOS
20Surrounding glowAURA
21La Scala soloARIA
22Ron + (Kristen + Alexander Graham)SILVERBELLS
24Clint + (Francis Scott + Keegan-Michael)BLACKKEYS
26NYC drama awardOBIE
27Slangy contractionAINT
28Land between Can. and Mex.USA
29Peanut butter cup brandREESES
30Sally + (Julia + Philip)FIELDGLASSES
34Like stress balls and fidget spinnersSENSORY
35End of term?ITES
36"Knock yourself out!"PLEASEDO
39Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countriesICHIRO
43Knocked outLAIDLOW
44Some reservoir residentsFOWL
48Barry + (Elliot + Jimmy)WHITEPAGES
51Nia + (Elton + Tommy)LONGJOHNS
54Othello's betrayerIAGO
55Bulgarian, e.g.SLAV
56Endow with, as authorityVEST
58Autonomous vacuumROOMBA
59Utmost degreeNTH
60AlignedEVENED
62Labors mightily to accomplishTOILSAT
63Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)CLEVELANDBROWNS
68Term of endearment?ITSLOVE
71Leveraged __: corporate acquisitionBUYOUT
72"Print to" optionPDF
75Really sadMOROSE
76Sound from a kettle or a snakeHISS
78Actor EppsOMAR
80Island home of the Hana HighwayMAUI
81(Adam + Minnie) + HelmsDRIVERSED
83Fiona + (Lemmon + London)APPLEJACKS
85Speaker brandBOSE
86Theater reviewersCRITICS
89Plug's placeSOCKET
90Channel that rarely fails to make one cryTEARDUCT
92Matinee hrs.AFTS
94"The Return of the King" kingARAGORN
98Cleary + (Faith + Jonah)BEVERLYHILLS
104Small donkeysBURROS
105Ballerina's turning pointTOE
107Ancient FranceGAUL
108"So Sick" R&B singerNEYO
109Keith + (Garfunkel + Carney)URBANARTS
111(Underwood + Fisher) + JohnnyCARRIESCASH
114New Mexico art hubTAOS
115Santa's specialtyTOYS
116LeadingAHEAD
117Nikon rivalCANON
118Nikon productsSLRS
119Novelist ÉmileZOLA
120Baking glovesMITTS
121Pt. of IMFINTL

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Defense witness, oftenALIBI
2Basic skateboard trickOLLIE
3Many a Seanan McGuire workNOVEL
4Sheepish sort?EWE
5Crib accessoryMOBILE
6Venues that often have corporate namesARENAS
7Nails, as with snowballsPELTS
8"U r 2 funny!"LOL
9Start at the beginning?ESS
10Guitar player's aidTABS
11Hawaiian danceHULA
12Nest egg lettersIRA
13HolySACRED
14Boat trailers?WAKES
15Schoolyard retortARESO
16Certain hardware store patron, casuallyDIYER
17Smart-aleckySASSY
18Lead-up to a date?ASOF
23ConvertiblesRAGTOPS
25Lotto gameKENO
28Thrifted, perhapsUSED
31BleakDIRE
32Spots for scrubsSPAS
33"ManningCast" brotherELI
34In stitchesSEWN
37"__ well that ends well"ALLS
38Smokestack dustSOOT
39"Game, set, match"IWIN
40Puss, in ParisCHAT
41Top temperatureHIGH
42Skater MidoriITO
43101, for oneLEVEL
44TricksFOOLS
45Measures of resistanceOHMS
46Liberty org.WNBA
47Hurdle for a DA-to-beLSAT
49Pain relief brandALEVE
50DonatedGAVE
52"Oh, __ up!"GROW
53ConnectJOIN
56Williams with five Wimbledon singles titlesVENUS
57WhirlpoolEDDY
61CapturesNABS
62Completely wreckTOTAL
63Eggnog spiceCLOVE
64Concede a golden goal, sayLOSE
65Of all timeEVER
66Nose-tapping soundsBOOPS
67Kind of roastRUMP
68Site for film fansIMDB
69Lawnmower brandTORO
70Sanskrit honorificsSRIS
72Rat or Brat followerPACK
73Team led by Mike Krzyzewski for 42 seasonsDUKE
74Clenched handFIST
76Munich misterHERR
77Terse affirmativeIDID
79Provide a new lookRESTYLE
80Prefix in many a Scottish surnameMAC
82Printer functionSCAN
83Closer at the GlobeACTV
84KidJOSH
87__ sockTUBE
88Winter puddle topperICE
90Many a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" characterTOON
91FakeERSATZ
92Landing spot of Noah's ArkARARAT
93LiquidsFLUIDS
94BordersABUTS
95Like most farmlandRURAL
96Shady spotARBOR
97Wimbledon surfaceGRASS
99Everglades waderEGRET
100Like Machu PicchuINCAN
101Listed, to a BritLEANT
102Antibacterial brandLYSOL
103Kind of Kind, in KölnSOHN
105Texter's "Bye for now"TTYL
106Peak near OlympusOSSA
110Aussie hopperROO
111Vid takerCAM
112Sashimi choiceAHI
113Ecol. or geol.SCI

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Clue styleConversational themesHeavy wordplay, misdirectionFair, playful themes

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