WaPo Crossword Answers Today

Sunday’s Daily

By Yijing Chen · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Purple or green herbBASIL
  2. 6Discovery org.NASA
  3. 10"Bye-bye!"IMOFF
  4. 15Electronic music duo __ PunkDAFT
  5. 19Skybox settingARENA
  6. 20North __ Sea: Kazakh lakeARAL
  7. 21Finnish tech giantNOKIA
  8. 22Finnish currencyEURO
  9. 23Cowboy boots, saddles, etc.?TEXSUPPORT
  10. 25Linen-lined outerwear?FLAXJACKET
  11. 27Feed adequatelySATE
  12. 28Drama produced in a recording studioRADIOPLAY
  13. 30Birds associated with the Egyptian god ThothIBISES
  14. 31Part of BTWTHE
  15. 33South, south of the borderSUR
  16. 34Broccoli partSTEM
  17. 35Child's complaint to Father Time?YOUMAKEMESIX
  18. 42"So helpful!"WHATAPAL
  19. 46Wee bitsIOTAS
  20. 47Backless slippersMULES
  21. 48"Pretentious? __?"MOI
  22. 49Roman moon goddessLUNA
  23. 50Get readyPREP
  24. 51EntouragePOSSE
  25. 52Transparent layer in the eyeCORNEA
  26. 55SwinePIG
  27. 56Unit of cornEAR
  28. 57"I need to install brighter lights later"?BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
  29. 60Reacted to a chillSHIVERED
  30. 62Fragrant chainLEI
  31. 63Unwanted giveaway?SPOILER
  32. 64D-backs, in box scoresARI
  33. 65Not in favorOPPOSED
  34. 69Printer supplyINK
  35. 70West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"GRENADA
  36. 74Produce, as an eggLAY
  37. 75"Unfortunately, yes"AFRAIDSO
  38. 80Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
  39. 84Mender's targetRIP
  40. 85Furisode sashOBI
  41. 86Field with a trolley problemETHICS
  42. 87DecidedOPTED
  43. 88Window shadeTINT
  44. 89Howler with four legs and teethWOLF
  45. 91Having four sharpsINE
  46. 92Bad lookSNEER
  47. 93Start of a religious titleDALAI
  48. 94In hot water?STEEPING
  49. 97Country known for its devotion to a General Mills cereal?CHEXREPUBLIC
  50. 99Currency of VietnamDONG
  51. 100Kung __ tofuPAO
  52. 101Sargasso Sea fishEEL
  53. 102Bert's favorite bird, on "Sesame Street"PIGEON
  54. 105DoozyHUMDINGER
  55. 110Icelandic sagaEDDA
  56. 114Charon?STYXFIGURE
  57. 116High-strung Latin ruler?NERVOUSREX
  58. 118FatherSIRE
  59. 119All fired upEAGER
  60. 120"Can't argue with that"TRUE
  61. 121Comic-Con eventPANEL
  62. 122Name in a Chinese American dishTSOS
  63. 123Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"SHERA
  64. 124Some tennis shotsLOBS
  65. 125Gave one's wordSWORE

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  1. 1Softball clubsBATS
  2. 2Geographic regionAREA
  3. 3Exchange heated words?SEXT
  4. 4Certain close-upINSETMAP
  5. 5Cantopop star AndyLAU
  6. 6Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in ChineseNAPA
  7. 7Three-time AL MVP in the 2000sAROD
  8. 8South Asian wrapSARI
  9. 9Palo __, CaliforniaALTO
  10. 10Mass arrivalINFLUX
  11. 11Grinding toothMOLAR
  12. 12"All right"OKAY
  13. 13JamFIX
  14. 14Dish served in a sizzling skilletFAJITA
  15. 15__ pointDECIMAL
  16. 16Arctic seabirdsAUKS
  17. 17Available for a meetingFREE
  18. 18KiddosTOTS
  19. 24Grade before grades, for shortPREK
  20. 26Lie for, sayABET
  21. 29Trident-shaped lettersPSIS
  22. 32PossessesHAS
  23. 34Waxes, maybeSHINES
  24. 35"Holy cannoli!"YIPES
  25. 36Marine Corps cryOORAH
  26. 37Ultrasound targetsUTERI
  27. 38Be theatricalEMOTE
  28. 39Can't-miss activityMUSTDO
  29. 40OtherwiseELSE
  30. 41OracleSEER
  31. 42Like favorite jeansWORN
  32. 43SchoolkidPUPIL
  33. 44"One Piece" mediumANIME
  34. 45Pilsner, for oneLAGER
  35. 48PluckMOXIE
  36. 51Green gemPERIDOT
  37. 52Stage signalsCUES
  38. 53Like last month's dealsEXPIRED
  39. 54Discordant, musicallyATONAL
  40. 57BadgerBERATE
  41. 58Fallingwater architect Frank __ WrightLLOYD
  42. 59Polynesian carvingTIKI
  43. 61Converse rivalVANS
  44. 66SpotPLACE
  45. 67Chef's collectionPANS
  46. 68Speedy fishDARTER
  47. 70Exhibits brillianceGLOWS
  48. 71K9 of "Doctor Who," for oneROBOT
  49. 72Cast outEXILE
  50. 73Like post-marathon musclesACHING
  51. 76French brotherFRERE
  52. 77"This is not a __!"DRILL
  53. 78Exodus mountSINAI
  54. 79Eye-relatedOPTIC
  55. 81Mattress choiceKING
  56. 82Fillet's lackBONE
  57. 83PeakAPEX
  58. 88Cutter with four legs and teethTABLESAW
  59. 90Ships overnight, in a wayFEDEXES
  60. 92Wearing 47-Across, perhapsSHOD
  61. 93ExpectedDUE
  62. 95[And it's gone!]POOF
  63. 96Some belly buttonsINNIES
  64. 97GoPro productCAMERA
  65. 98Spanish "but"PERO
  66. 100Less pollutedPURER
  67. 102Furtive "C'mere!"PSST
  68. 103"For real?"ITIS
  69. 104Greek wrapGYRO
  70. 105MammothHUGE
  71. 106Like some LAX flightsINTL
  72. 107Roman emperor after ClaudiusNERO
  73. 108Wormlike larvaGRUB
  74. 109Holiday precursorsEVES
  75. 111James Bond's first movie foeDRNO
  76. 112Trail cam regularDEER
  77. 113Soap Box Derby rodAXLE
  78. 115Cry of exasperationGAH
  79. 117__ and downsUPS

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Purple or green herb — Answer: BASIL. Hint: This fragrant kitchen herb comes in both a classic and a darker variety. 🌿
  2. 6. Discovery org. — Answer: NASA. Hint: The U.S. space agency behind many famous missions. 🚀
  3. 10. "Bye-bye!" — Answer: IMOFF. Hint: A cheerful announcement from someone heading out. 👋
  4. 15. Electronic music duo __ Punk — Answer: DAFT. Hint: This duo is famous for robot-themed dance hits. 🤖
  5. 19. Skybox setting — Answer: ARENA. Hint: A luxury viewing perch at a sports venue. 🏟️
  6. 20. North __ Sea: Kazakh lake — Answer: ARAL. Hint: A shrinking Central Asian lake once far larger than today. 🌊
  7. 21. Finnish tech giant — Answer: NOKIA. Hint: A Finnish company once synonymous with sturdy mobile phones. 📱
  8. 22. Finnish currency — Answer: EURO. Hint: The common European money used there. 💶
  9. 23. Cowboy boots, saddles, etc.? — Answer: TEXSUPPORT. Hint: A punny label for Western riding gear with extra help. 🤠
  10. 25. Linen-lined outerwear? — Answer: FLAXJACKET. Hint: A breezy pun for a coat made from a fabric used in tablecloths. 🧥
  11. 27. Feed adequately — Answer: SATE. Hint: Give someone enough nourishment to feel satisfied. 🍽️
  12. 28. Drama produced in a recording studio — Answer: RADIOPLAY. Hint: A scripted performance designed for listeners rather than viewers. 🎙️
  13. 30. Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth — Answer: IBISES. Hint: Sacred long-billed waders linked to ancient Egypt. 🐦
  14. 31. Part of BTW — Answer: THE. Hint: A middle word in a casual three-word aside. 💬
  15. 33. South, south of the border — Answer: SUR. Hint: A Spanish direction pointing downward on maps. 🧭
  16. 34. Broccoli part — Answer: STEM. Hint: Broccoli's stalky lower section beneath its florets. 🥦
  17. 35. Child's complaint to Father Time? — Answer: YOUMAKEMESIX. Hint: A young protest about an unwanted birthday milestone. 🎂
  18. 42. "So helpful!" — Answer: WHATAPAL. Hint: A sarcastic thank-you for assistance that arrived too late. 🙃
  19. 46. Wee bits — Answer: IOTAS. Hint: Tiny quantities that barely make a difference. 🔹
  20. 47. Backless slippers — Answer: MULES. Hint: Slip-on footwear designed with open heels. 🥿
  21. 48. "Pretentious? __?" — Answer: MOI. Hint: A French speaker might jokingly claim the accusation for themselves. 😏
  22. 49. Roman moon goddess — Answer: LUNA. Hint: Think of the Roman counterpart to the Greek moon goddess. 🌙
  23. 50. Get ready — Answer: PREP. Hint: This brief verb means to make yourself or something ready. 🛠️
  24. 51. Entourage — Answer: POSSE. Hint: A celebrity’s close-knit group might be called this. 👥
  25. 52. Transparent layer in the eye — Answer: CORNEA. Hint: It is the clear outer covering at the front of the eye. 👁️
  26. 55. Swine — Answer: PIG. Hint: A familiar farm animal fits this short term. 🐖
  27. 56. Unit of corn — Answer: EAR. Hint: Corn is commonly counted by this husked unit. 🌽
  28. 57. "I need to install brighter lights later"? — Answer: BETTERLUXNEXTTIME. Hint: This playful excuse promises improved illumination on a future occasion. 💡
  29. 60. Reacted to a chill — Answer: SHIVERED. Hint: That is what your body may do when suddenly cold. 🥶
  30. 62. Fragrant chain — Answer: LEI. Hint: Picture a scented garland worn around the neck. 🌺
  31. 63. Unwanted giveaway? — Answer: SPOILER. Hint: This reveals a surprise before someone gets to discover it. 🤫
  32. 64. D-backs, in box scores — Answer: ARI. Hint: Look for the team’s compact baseball-score abbreviation. ⚾
  33. 65. Not in favor — Answer: OPPOSED. Hint: Someone holding this view is against the proposal. 🙅
  34. 69. Printer supply — Answer: INK. Hint: This liquid or powdery medium puts images on paper. 🖨️
  35. 70. West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice" — Answer: GRENADA. Hint: Find the Caribbean nation famous for nutmeg and other spices. 🏝️
  36. 74. Produce, as an egg — Answer: LAY. Hint: A hen can do this when creating an egg. 🐔
  37. 75. "Unfortunately, yes" — Answer: AFRAIDSO. Hint: This resigned phrase confirms an unwelcome fact. 😬
  38. 80. Common finds in a salmon smokehouse? — Answer: LOXSTOCKANDBARREL. Hint: A fishy twist combines smoked salmon with a familiar all-in phrase. 🐟
  39. 84. Mender's target — Answer: RIP. Hint: A seamstress or tailor may repair this tear. 🧵
  40. 85. Furisode sash — Answer: OBI. Hint: This traditional Japanese sash secures a kimono. 👘
  41. 86. Field with a trolley problem — Answer: ETHICS. Hint: This field weighs right and wrong in tricky choices. ⚖️
  42. 87. Decided — Answer: OPTED. Hint: Made a choice after considering the options. ✅
  43. 88. Window shade — Answer: TINT. Hint: It darkens glass while still letting you see through. 🪟
  44. 89. Howler with four legs and teeth — Answer: WOLF. Hint: This toothy canine is famous for its nighttime cry. 🐺
  45. 91. Having four sharps — Answer: INE. Hint: A musical work in the key of E can be described this way. 🎼
  46. 92. Bad look — Answer: SNEER. Hint: This contemptuous facial expression is hardly welcoming. 😏
  47. 93. Start of a religious title — Answer: DALAI. Hint: It begins the title of the Tibetan spiritual leader. 🙏
  48. 94. In hot water? — Answer: STEEPING. Hint: This is what tea leaves do while bathing in hot water. 🍵
  49. 97. Country known for its devotion to a General Mills cereal? — Answer: CHEXREPUBLIC. Hint: A playful nation-name pun suggests a land devoted to a crunchy breakfast staple. 🥣
  50. 99. Currency of Vietnam — Answer: DONG. Hint: You’d spend this Vietnamese monetary unit at a local market. 💵
  51. 100. Kung __ tofu — Answer: PAO. Hint: Complete this dish name with the word associated with a famous spicy entrée. 🌶️
  52. 101. Sargasso Sea fish — Answer: EEL. Hint: This long, slippery swimmer thrives among floating seaweed. 🐍
  53. 102. Bert's favorite bird, on "Sesame Street" — Answer: PIGEON. Hint: Think of the feathered urban regular beloved by the grumpy Muppet. 🐦
  54. 105. Doozy — Answer: HUMDINGER. Hint: A truly remarkable or surprising thing earns this lively nickname. 🎉
  55. 110. Icelandic saga — Answer: EDDA. Hint: This famous Icelandic work preserves Norse mythology and poetry. 📜
  56. 114. Charon? — Answer: STYXFIGURE. Hint: Think of the mythological ferryman linked to the river of the dead. 🚣
  57. 116. High-strung Latin ruler? — Answer: NERVOUSREX. Hint: A jittery emperor might earn this playful prehistoric-sounding title. 🦖
  58. 118. Father — Answer: SIRE. Hint: A formal or old-fashioned term for a male parent. 👨‍👧
  59. 119. All fired up — Answer: EAGER. Hint: Full of enthusiasm and ready to jump in. 🔥
  60. 120. "Can't argue with that" — Answer: TRUE. Hint: A concise way to agree that the statement is correct. 👍
  61. 121. Comic-Con event — Answer: PANEL. Hint: It’s a discussion featuring guests or experts onstage. 🎤
  62. 122. Name in a Chinese American dish — Answer: TSOS. Hint: Look for the surname associated with a sweet, spicy chicken dish. 🍗
  63. 123. Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!" — Answer: SHERA. Hint: She is the heroic twin sister of a famous blond defender. ⚔️
  64. 124. Some tennis shots — Answer: LOBS. Hint: These shots soar over an opponent who has moved toward the net. 🎾
  65. 125. Gave one's word — Answer: SWORE. Hint: This means promised or made a solemn vow. 🤝

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  1. 1. Softball clubs — Answer: BATS. Hint: Players use these to send the ball flying. 🥎
  2. 2. Geographic region — Answer: AREA. Hint: It’s a general term for a particular part of a place. 🗺️
  3. 3. Exchange heated words? — Answer: SEXT. Hint: Think of trading steamy messages rather than arguing aloud. 📱
  4. 4. Certain close-up — Answer: INSETMAP. Hint: This is a smaller map tucked inside a larger one for extra detail. 🗺️
  5. 5. Cantopop star Andy — Answer: LAU. Hint: He is a celebrated Hong Kong singer and actor. 🎶
  6. 6. Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese — Answer: NAPA. Hint: This elongated leafy cabbage is a favorite in slaws and stir-fries. 🥬
  7. 7. Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s — Answer: AROD. Hint: The former Yankees slugger earned three MVP awards that decade. ⚾
  8. 8. South Asian wrap — Answer: SARI. Hint: This elegant garment is draped around the body. 👗
  9. 9. Palo __, California — Answer: ALTO. Hint: Complete the name of the Silicon Valley city. 🌴
  10. 10. Mass arrival — Answer: INFLUX. Hint: It describes a large number of people or things coming in. 🌊
  11. 11. Grinding tooth — Answer: MOLAR. Hint: This broad back tooth is built for crushing food. 🦷
  12. 12. "All right" — Answer: OKAY. Hint: It’s a casual way to say everything is acceptable. 👍
  13. 13. Jam — Answer: FIX. Hint: As a verb, it can mean to repair something. 🔧
  14. 14. Dish served in a sizzling skillet — Answer: FAJITA. Hint: This Tex-Mex favorite often arrives with peppers and onions still sizzling. 🌶️
  15. 15. __ point — Answer: DECIMAL. Hint: Complete the term for the dot separating whole numbers from fractions. 🔢
  16. 16. Arctic seabirds — Answer: AUKS. Hint: These black-and-white northern birds resemble penguins but can fly. 🐦
  17. 17. Available for a meeting — Answer: FREE. Hint: Your calendar has an open slot for this. 📅
  18. 18. Kiddos — Answer: TOTS. Hint: A playful informal word for little children. 🧒
  19. 24. Grade before grades, for short — Answer: PREK. Hint: This early-learning level comes before kindergarten. 🎒
  20. 26. Lie for, say — Answer: ABET. Hint: To support someone’s falsehood is to do this. 🤝
  21. 29. Trident-shaped letters — Answer: PSIS. Hint: Think of Greek symbols resembling tiny three-pronged forks. 🔱
  22. 32. Possesses — Answer: HAS. Hint: A simple verb meaning “owns” or “holds.” 👜
  23. 34. Waxes, maybe — Answer: SHINES. Hint: The moon does this as its illuminated portion grows. 🌙
  24. 35. "Holy cannoli!" — Answer: YIPES. Hint: This mild exclamation expresses surprise or alarm. 😲
  25. 36. Marine Corps cry — Answer: OORAH. Hint: This spirited battle cry is associated with the Marines. 🎖️
  26. 37. Ultrasound targets — Answer: UTERI. Hint: These reproductive organs may be examined during pregnancy 👶
  27. 38. Be theatrical — Answer: EMOTE. Hint: Show strong emotion with expressive gestures and voice. 🎭
  28. 39. Can't-miss activity — Answer: MUSTDO. Hint: It belongs at the top of your plans. ⭐
  29. 40. Otherwise — Answer: ELSE. Hint: Think of a word meaning “in another way” or “if not.” 💡
  30. 41. Oracle — Answer: SEER. Hint: A person believed to offer prophetic insight. 🔮
  31. 42. Like favorite jeans — Answer: WORN. Hint: Repeated use gives them a comfortably broken-in quality. 👖
  32. 43. Schoolkid — Answer: PUPIL. Hint: A learner attending school is one. 🎓
  33. 44. "One Piece" medium — Answer: ANIME. Hint: This Japanese animation format brings the pirate adventure to screens. 📺
  34. 45. Pilsner, for one — Answer: LAGER. Hint: This bottom-fermented beer is typically pale and crisp. 🍺
  35. 48. Pluck — Answer: MOXIE. Hint: Audacious courage or spirited determination. 💪
  36. 51. Green gem — Answer: PERIDOT. Hint: This olive-green gemstone is a birthstone for August. 💎
  37. 52. Stage signals — Answer: CUES. Hint: Performers rely on these prompts for entrances and actions. 🎬
  38. 53. Like last month's deals — Answer: EXPIRED. Hint: They are no longer current or available. 🛒
  39. 54. Discordant, musically — Answer: ATONAL. Hint: Describes music that avoids a traditional tonal center. 🎵
  40. 57. Badger — Answer: BERATE. Hint: To scold someone persistently is to do this. 😠
  41. 58. Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright — Answer: LLOYD. Hint: This is the famous architect’s middle name. 🏛️
  42. 59. Polynesian carving — Answer: TIKI. Hint: A small carved figure associated with Polynesian culture fits this clue. 🗿
  43. 61. Converse rival — Answer: VANS. Hint: This sneaker brand competes with Converse. 👟
  44. 66. Spot — Answer: PLACE. Hint: A location or particular area can be called this. 📍
  45. 67. Chef's collection — Answer: PANS. Hint: A chef may keep several of these for cooking. 🍳
  46. 68. Speedy fish — Answer: DARTER. Hint: This quick-swimming fish lives up to its name. 🐟
  47. 70. Exhibits brilliance — Answer: GLOWS. Hint: Something radiant or impressive may do this. ✨
  48. 71. K9 of "Doctor Who," for one — Answer: ROBOT. Hint: K9 is a mechanical companion in the television series. 🤖
  49. 72. Cast out — Answer: EXILE. Hint: To banish someone is to do this. 🚪
  50. 73. Like post-marathon muscles — Answer: ACHING. Hint: After a grueling race, muscles may feel this way. 🏃
  51. 76. French brother — Answer: FRERE. Hint: This is the French word for a male sibling. 🇫🇷
  52. 77. "This is not a __!" — Answer: DRILL. Hint: It follows “This is not a” in a familiar warning. ⚠️
  53. 78. Exodus mount — Answer: SINAI. Hint: Moses is traditionally said to have received the commandments on this mountain. ⛰️
  54. 79. Eye-related — Answer: OPTIC. Hint: This adjective describes something connected with vision or the eye 👁️
  55. 81. Mattress choice — Answer: KING. Hint: The largest common mattress size is this regal option. 🛏️
  56. 82. Fillet's lack — Answer: BONE. Hint: A boneless fillet has none of this. 🐟
  57. 83. Peak — Answer: APEX. Hint: The highest point is known by this term. 🔝
  58. 88. Cutter with four legs and teeth — Answer: TABLESAW. Hint: This workshop machine uses a toothed blade set into a table. 🪚
  59. 90. Ships overnight, in a way — Answer: FEDEXES. Hint: It sends packages by an overnight courier service. 📦
  60. 92. Wearing 47-Across, perhaps — Answer: SHOD. Hint: This describes someone outfitted in shoes or boots. 👢
  61. 93. Expected — Answer: DUE. Hint: Something that is anticipated has a certain obligation attached to it! 📅
  62. 95. [And it's gone!] — Answer: POOF. Hint: A cartoon magician might use this sound effect when something vanishes instantly ✨
  63. 96. Some belly buttons — Answer: INNIES. Hint: These navels curve inward rather than outward 🌀
  64. 97. GoPro product — Answer: CAMERA. Hint: It captures adventurous footage from a compact, rugged perspective 📹
  65. 98. Spanish "but" — Answer: PERO. Hint: Use this conjunction to contrast two ideas in Spanish 🇪🇸
  66. 100. Less polluted — Answer: PURER. Hint: Cleaner air can be described this way 🍃
  67. 102. Furtive "C'mere!" — Answer: PSST. Hint: This whispered attention-getter draws someone closer discreetly 🤫
  68. 103. "For real?" — Answer: ITIS. Hint: A terse confirmation answers a skeptical question ✅
  69. 104. Greek wrap — Answer: GYRO. Hint: Think of seasoned filling tucked into warm flatbread 🥙
  70. 105. Mammoth — Answer: HUGE. Hint: An enormous creature or object earns this description 🐘
  71. 106. Like some LAX flights — Answer: INTL. Hint: These flights cross national borders rather than staying domestic ✈️
  72. 107. Roman emperor after Claudius — Answer: NERO. Hint: This ruler succeeded Claudius and later became infamous for tyranny 👑
  73. 108. Wormlike larva — Answer: GRUB. Hint: A soft, wriggly young insect often hides underground 🐛
  74. 109. Holiday precursors — Answer: EVES. Hint: These nights arrive just before major celebrations 🎉
  75. 111. James Bond's first movie foe — Answer: DRNO. Hint: Think of the 1962 spy film that launched the iconic agent's big-screen adventures 🎬
  76. 112. Trail cam regular — Answer: DEER. Hint: This quiet woodland visitor frequently wanders past wildlife cameras 🦌
  77. 113. Soap Box Derby rod — Answer: AXLE. Hint: It connects the wheels and lets them turn together 🛞
  78. 115. Cry of exasperation — Answer: GAH. Hint: A short frustrated outburst fits here 😤
  79. 117. __ and downs — Answer: UPS. Hint: The word paired with “downs” describes rises and falls 📈

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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
1Purple or green herbBASIL
6Discovery org.NASA
10"Bye-bye!"IMOFF
15Electronic music duo __ PunkDAFT
19Skybox settingARENA
20North __ Sea: Kazakh lakeARAL
21Finnish tech giantNOKIA
22Finnish currencyEURO
23Cowboy boots, saddles, etc.?TEXSUPPORT
25Linen-lined outerwear?FLAXJACKET
27Feed adequatelySATE
28Drama produced in a recording studioRADIOPLAY
30Birds associated with the Egyptian god ThothIBISES
31Part of BTWTHE
33South, south of the borderSUR
34Broccoli partSTEM
35Child's complaint to Father Time?YOUMAKEMESIX
42"So helpful!"WHATAPAL
46Wee bitsIOTAS
47Backless slippersMULES
48"Pretentious? __?"MOI
49Roman moon goddessLUNA
50Get readyPREP
51EntouragePOSSE
52Transparent layer in the eyeCORNEA
55SwinePIG
56Unit of cornEAR
57"I need to install brighter lights later"?BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
60Reacted to a chillSHIVERED
62Fragrant chainLEI
63Unwanted giveaway?SPOILER
64D-backs, in box scoresARI
65Not in favorOPPOSED
69Printer supplyINK
70West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"GRENADA
74Produce, as an eggLAY
75"Unfortunately, yes"AFRAIDSO
80Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
84Mender's targetRIP
85Furisode sashOBI
86Field with a trolley problemETHICS
87DecidedOPTED
88Window shadeTINT
89Howler with four legs and teethWOLF
91Having four sharpsINE
92Bad lookSNEER
93Start of a religious titleDALAI
94In hot water?STEEPING
97Country known for its devotion to a General Mills cereal?CHEXREPUBLIC
99Currency of VietnamDONG
100Kung __ tofuPAO
101Sargasso Sea fishEEL
102Bert's favorite bird, on "Sesame Street"PIGEON
105DoozyHUMDINGER
110Icelandic sagaEDDA
114Charon?STYXFIGURE
116High-strung Latin ruler?NERVOUSREX
118FatherSIRE
119All fired upEAGER
120"Can't argue with that"TRUE
121Comic-Con eventPANEL
122Name in a Chinese American dishTSOS
123Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"SHERA
124Some tennis shotsLOBS
125Gave one's wordSWORE

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Softball clubsBATS
2Geographic regionAREA
3Exchange heated words?SEXT
4Certain close-upINSETMAP
5Cantopop star AndyLAU
6Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in ChineseNAPA
7Three-time AL MVP in the 2000sAROD
8South Asian wrapSARI
9Palo __, CaliforniaALTO
10Mass arrivalINFLUX
11Grinding toothMOLAR
12"All right"OKAY
13JamFIX
14Dish served in a sizzling skilletFAJITA
15__ pointDECIMAL
16Arctic seabirdsAUKS
17Available for a meetingFREE
18KiddosTOTS
24Grade before grades, for shortPREK
26Lie for, sayABET
29Trident-shaped lettersPSIS
32PossessesHAS
34Waxes, maybeSHINES
35"Holy cannoli!"YIPES
36Marine Corps cryOORAH
37Ultrasound targetsUTERI
38Be theatricalEMOTE
39Can't-miss activityMUSTDO
40OtherwiseELSE
41OracleSEER
42Like favorite jeansWORN
43SchoolkidPUPIL
44"One Piece" mediumANIME
45Pilsner, for oneLAGER
48PluckMOXIE
51Green gemPERIDOT
52Stage signalsCUES
53Like last month's dealsEXPIRED
54Discordant, musicallyATONAL
57BadgerBERATE
58Fallingwater architect Frank __ WrightLLOYD
59Polynesian carvingTIKI
61Converse rivalVANS
66SpotPLACE
67Chef's collectionPANS
68Speedy fishDARTER
70Exhibits brillianceGLOWS
71K9 of "Doctor Who," for oneROBOT
72Cast outEXILE
73Like post-marathon musclesACHING
76French brotherFRERE
77"This is not a __!"DRILL
78Exodus mountSINAI
79Eye-relatedOPTIC
81Mattress choiceKING
82Fillet's lackBONE
83PeakAPEX
88Cutter with four legs and teethTABLESAW
90Ships overnight, in a wayFEDEXES
92Wearing 47-Across, perhapsSHOD
93ExpectedDUE
95[And it's gone!]POOF
96Some belly buttonsINNIES
97GoPro productCAMERA
98Spanish "but"PERO
100Less pollutedPURER
102Furtive "C'mere!"PSST
103"For real?"ITIS
104Greek wrapGYRO
105MammothHUGE
106Like some LAX flightsINTL
107Roman emperor after ClaudiusNERO
108Wormlike larvaGRUB
109Holiday precursorsEVES
111James Bond's first movie foeDRNO
112Trail cam regularDEER
113Soap Box Derby rodAXLE
115Cry of exasperationGAH
117__ and downsUPS

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Grid size15×15 (larger Sunday)15×15 (21×21 Sunday)15×15 (larger Sunday)
DifficultyAccessible, fairRamps to a hard SaturdayAccessible, smooth
CostFree onlineGames subscriptionFree online
Clue styleConversational themesHeavy wordplay, misdirectionFair, playful themes

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