WaPo Crossword Answers Today

Tuesday’s Daily

By Victor Fleming · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Cherry centersPITS
  2. 5Eco-friendly commuting optionBIKE
  3. 9Big blowoutBLAST
  4. 142026's "The Odyssey," for oneEPIC
  5. 15Workplace inspection org.OSHA
  6. 16Pry bar, e.g.LEVER
  7. 17*Broad-brimmed topper made of strawPANAMAHAT
  8. 19New Zealand nativeMAORI
  9. 20Olympic swimmer TorresDARA
  10. 21Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna LoaKEA
  11. 23Soapy tub gunkSCUM
  12. 24*Dry-cured meats from SmithfieldVIRGINIAHAMS
  13. 28Bartending toolOPENER
  14. 30Chatted privately online, for shortDMED
  15. 31Greek god of warARES
  16. 32Owlet's homeNEST
  17. 35SmellsODORS
  18. 38Steeped beverageTEA
  19. 39*Seattle NFL playerSEAHAWK
  20. 41French "yes"OUI
  21. 42Coffeehouse flavorMOCHA
  22. 44Use a keyboardTYPE
  23. 45Torso bonesRIBS
  24. 46Will beneficiaryHEIR
  25. 48Art studio standsEASELS
  26. 50*Joe Biden's vice presidentKAMALAHARRIS
  27. 54Grew olderAGED
  28. 55Grumpy palDOC
  29. 56Respiratory organLUNG
  30. 59Lost colorPALED
  31. 61Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in commonAHAMOMENT
  32. 65Maker of soccer and rugby gearUMBRO
  33. 66Part in a filmROLE
  34. 67Big birds of AustraliaEMUS
  35. 68Fluff, as hairTEASE
  36. 69Raggedy Ann, e.g.DOLL
  37. 70Nothing to write home aboutSOSO

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  1. 1__ talk: motivational chatPEP
  2. 2Apple tablet since 2010IPAD
  3. 3Writer/actress FeyTINA
  4. 4Woolen wrapsSCARVES
  5. 5Feathery wrapBOA
  6. 6SortaISH
  7. 7Tan kinKHAKI
  8. 8Gobbled upEATEN
  9. 9Racial justice movement lettersBLM
  10. 10Like a dog who's ready for a walkLEASHED
  11. 11Healthy fat with a high smoke pointAVOCADOOIL
  12. 12Skin care productSERUM
  13. 13Cuts back a bitTRIMS
  14. 18Major water pipeMAIN
  15. 22Provide supportAID
  16. 25Russo of "Major League"RENE
  17. 26"Awesome!"GREAT
  18. 27Totally wildAMOK
  19. 28Creme-filled sandwichOREO
  20. 29French dessert with fruit and ice creamPEACHMELBA
  21. 31Drive-thru deviceATM
  22. 33TimidSHY
  23. 34Slender candleTAPER
  24. 36MassagesRUBS
  25. 37Bro kinSIS
  26. 39Catamaran featureSAIL
  27. 40__ and tearWEAR
  28. 43Web page bannersHEADERS
  29. 45Job applicants' submissionsRESUMES
  30. 47"Awesome!"RAD
  31. 49Rural storage towerSILO
  32. 50Broken beyond repairKAPUT
  33. 51Athlete's best effortAGAME
  34. 52Accumulate excessivelyHOARD
  35. 53"Bless you" precederACHOO
  36. 57Reef-dwelling Pixar characterNEMO
  37. 58African antelopesGNUS
  38. 60Female deerDOE
  39. 62__-purpose flourALL
  40. 63Blanc who voiced BugsMEL
  41. 64Chinese menu generalTSO

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Cherry centers — Answer: PITS. Hint: The hard stones found inside cherries are these. 🍒
  2. 5. Eco-friendly commuting option — Answer: BIKE. Hint: This two-wheeled ride makes a clean daily commute. 🚲
  3. 9. Big blowout — Answer: BLAST. Hint: A huge, attention-grabbing explosion fits this description. 💥
  4. 14. 2026's "The Odyssey," for one — Answer: EPIC. Hint: A grand, sweeping story or movie can be described this way. 🎬
  5. 15. Workplace inspection org. — Answer: OSHA. Hint: This federal agency oversees safety conditions on the job. 🦺
  6. 16. Pry bar, e.g. — Answer: LEVER. Hint: This simple tool helps multiply force when lifting or prying. 🛠️
  7. 17. *Broad-brimmed topper made of straw — Answer: PANAMAHAT. Hint: This breezy, wide-brimmed straw sun protector is a classic summer accessory. ☀️
  8. 19. New Zealand native — Answer: MAORI. Hint: This refers to a member of New Zealand’s Indigenous Polynesian people. 🇳🇿
  9. 20. Olympic swimmer Torres — Answer: DARA. Hint: Think of the first name of the American Olympic swimmer who competed across five Games. 🏊
  10. 21. Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa — Answer: KEA. Hint: This Hawaiian peak is the taller neighbor of Mauna Loa. 🌋
  11. 23. Soapy tub gunk — Answer: SCUM. Hint: A greasy residue can collect around the edges of a bath. 🛁
  12. 24. *Dry-cured meats from Smithfield — Answer: VIRGINIAHAMS. Hint: These traditional cured pork specialties are associated with a historic Virginia town. 🐖
  13. 28. Bartending tool — Answer: OPENER. Hint: This handheld bar tool helps remove bottle caps. 🍾
  14. 30. Chatted privately online, for short — Answer: DMED. Hint: Sent private messages online, in abbreviated form. 💬
  15. 31. Greek god of war — Answer: ARES. Hint: This Olympian deity is associated with battlefield fury. ⚔️
  16. 32. Owlet's home — Answer: NEST. Hint: A young owl’s cozy dwelling is usually high above the ground. 🦉
  17. 35. Smells — Answer: ODORS. Hint: These are what your nose may detect in the air. 👃
  18. 38. Steeped beverage — Answer: TEA. Hint: This warm drink is made by steeping leaves in hot water. 🍵
  19. 39. *Seattle NFL player — Answer: SEAHAWK. Hint: A member of Seattle’s professional football team fits this clue. 🏈
  20. 41. French "yes" — Answer: OUI. Hint: This is the concise affirmative used in French. 🇫🇷
  21. 42. Coffeehouse flavor — Answer: MOCHA. Hint: This café favorite combines coffee with chocolate. ☕
  22. 44. Use a keyboard — Answer: TYPE. Hint: What you do when pressing keys to enter words. ⌨️
  23. 45. Torso bones — Answer: RIBS. Hint: These curved bones help protect your heart and lungs. 🦴
  24. 46. Will beneficiary — Answer: HEIR. Hint: This person inherits from someone’s estate. 📜
  25. 48. Art studio stands — Answer: EASELS. Hint: They hold canvases upright while the paint dries 🎨
  26. 50. *Joe Biden's vice president — Answer: KAMALAHARRIS. Hint: She made history as the first woman vice president of the United States. 🇺🇸
  27. 54. Grew older — Answer: AGED. Hint: This describes someone who became more mature over time. ⏳
  28. 55. Grumpy pal — Answer: DOC. Hint: Think of the famously grouchy dwarf from a classic fairy tale. ⛏️
  29. 56. Respiratory organ — Answer: LUNG. Hint: You use a pair of these to breathe. 🫁
  30. 59. Lost color — Answer: PALED. Hint: This describes something that became less vibrant. 🎨
  31. 61. Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common — Answer: AHAMOMENT. Hint: It is the satisfying instant when everything suddenly clicks. 💡
  32. 65. Maker of soccer and rugby gear — Answer: UMBRO. Hint: This sportswear brand is especially associated with football kits. ⚽
  33. 66. Part in a film — Answer: ROLE. Hint: An actor takes on this character assignment. 🎬
  34. 67. Big birds of Australia — Answer: EMUS. Hint: These tall, flightless birds race across the Australian outback. 🐦
  35. 68. Fluff, as hair — Answer: TEASE. Hint: You can do this to hair to give it extra volume. 💇
  36. 69. Raggedy Ann, e.g. — Answer: DOLL. Hint: This toy often has a cloth body and a friendly face. 🧸
  37. 70. Nothing to write home about — Answer: SOSO. Hint: Use this for something merely average or unimpressive. 😐

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  1. 1. __ talk: motivational chat — Answer: PEP. Hint: This upbeat word completes a phrase for an encouraging speech. 📣
  2. 2. Apple tablet since 2010 — Answer: IPAD. Hint: It is Apple’s popular touchscreen tablet. 📱
  3. 3. Writer/actress Fey — Answer: TINA. Hint: She created and starred in the sitcom 30 Rock. ✍️
  4. 4. Woolen wraps — Answer: SCARVES. Hint: These cozy neck coverings are especially useful in winter. 🧣
  5. 5. Feathery wrap — Answer: BOA. Hint: Think of a glamorous, fluffy feather accessory draped around the neck 🪶
  6. 6. Sorta — Answer: ISH. Hint: This informal suffix means approximately or somewhat. 🤏
  7. 7. Tan kin — Answer: KHAKI. Hint: Think of the dusty green-brown shade often seen in uniforms. 🎨
  8. 8. Gobbled up — Answer: EATEN. Hint: This means consumed quickly or completely 🍽️
  9. 9. Racial justice movement letters — Answer: BLM. Hint: These initials identify a prominent movement for racial equality. ✊
  10. 10. Like a dog who's ready for a walk — Answer: LEASHED. Hint: This pup is already clipped to its walking restraint. 🐕
  11. 11. Healthy fat with a high smoke point — Answer: AVOCADOOIL. Hint: A versatile cooking fat prized for frying and roasting. 🍳
  12. 12. Skin care product — Answer: SERUM. Hint: This concentrated treatment is often applied before moisturizer. ✨
  13. 13. Cuts back a bit — Answer: TRIMS. Hint: Makes something slightly shorter or neater. ✂️
  14. 18. Major water pipe — Answer: MAIN. Hint: It carries water to many smaller lines. 🚰
  15. 22. Provide support — Answer: AID. Hint: Offer help when someone needs a hand. 🤝
  16. 25. Russo of "Major League" — Answer: RENE. Hint: This actress played a tough-talking reporter in the baseball comedy. 🎬
  17. 26. "Awesome!" — Answer: GREAT. Hint: An enthusiastic way to say something is excellent. 🙌
  18. 27. Totally wild — Answer: AMOK. Hint: Describes behavior running completely out of control. 🤪
  19. 28. Creme-filled sandwich — Answer: OREO. Hint: This iconic cookie has a sweet filling between chocolate wafers. 🍪
  20. 29. French dessert with fruit and ice cream — Answer: PEACHMELBA. Hint: This elegant treat pairs fruit, ice cream, and sauce. 🍑
  21. 31. Drive-thru device — Answer: ATM. Hint: It dispenses cash without a teller. 💵
  22. 33. Timid — Answer: SHY. Hint: Not exactly eager to speak up or take the spotlight. 🙈
  23. 34. Slender candle — Answer: TAPER. Hint: A narrow candle often stands in a formal holder. 🕯️
  24. 36. Massages — Answer: RUBS. Hint: Gives sore muscles some soothing attention. 💆
  25. 37. Bro kin — Answer: SIS. Hint: A sibling who isn't your brother. 👧
  26. 39. Catamaran feature — Answer: SAIL. Hint: A broad canvas catches the wind to move this boat. ⛵
  27. 40. __ and tear — Answer: WEAR. Hint: This word completes a phrase describing gradual damage. 🛠️
  28. 43. Web page banners — Answer: HEADERS. Hint: They sit atop pages, often carrying navigation links. 🖥️
  29. 45. Job applicants' submissions — Answer: RESUMES. Hint: Job seekers send these summaries of their experience. 📄
  30. 47. "Awesome!" — Answer: RAD. Hint: A brief bit of slang for something truly excellent. 🤩
  31. 49. Rural storage tower — Answer: SILO. Hint: A farm often uses this tall structure to store grain. 🌾
  32. 50. Broken beyond repair — Answer: KAPUT. Hint: This punchy term means completely ruined or beyond fixing. 🛠️
  33. 51. Athlete's best effort — Answer: AGAME. Hint: It’s what an athlete brings when performing at their very best. 🏅
  34. 52. Accumulate excessively — Answer: HOARD. Hint: Gather far more than you need, often while others go without. 📦
  35. 53. "Bless you" preceder — Answer: ACHOO. Hint: It is the sneeze sound that often comes just before that polite response. 🤧
  36. 57. Reef-dwelling Pixar character — Answer: NEMO. Hint: This young clownfish became the star of an undersea Pixar adventure. 🐠
  37. 58. African antelopes — Answer: GNUS. Hint: These African grazers are also called wildebeests. 🦌
  38. 60. Female deer — Answer: DOE. Hint: Think of the gentle woodland animal often paired with a buck 🦌
  39. 62. __-purpose flour — Answer: ALL. Hint: This word completes the phrase describing flour suitable for many recipes. 🍞
  40. 63. Blanc who voiced Bugs — Answer: MEL. Hint: This actor lent his voice to Bugs Bunny and many other classic cartoon characters. 🎙️
  41. 64. Chinese menu general — Answer: TSO. Hint: Look for the surname attached to a famously sweet-and-spicy chicken dish. 🍗

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Cherry centersPITS
5Eco-friendly commuting optionBIKE
9Big blowoutBLAST
142026's "The Odyssey," for oneEPIC
15Workplace inspection org.OSHA
16Pry bar, e.g.LEVER
17*Broad-brimmed topper made of strawPANAMAHAT
19New Zealand nativeMAORI
20Olympic swimmer TorresDARA
21Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna LoaKEA
23Soapy tub gunkSCUM
24*Dry-cured meats from SmithfieldVIRGINIAHAMS
28Bartending toolOPENER
30Chatted privately online, for shortDMED
31Greek god of warARES
32Owlet's homeNEST
35SmellsODORS
38Steeped beverageTEA
39*Seattle NFL playerSEAHAWK
41French "yes"OUI
42Coffeehouse flavorMOCHA
44Use a keyboardTYPE
45Torso bonesRIBS
46Will beneficiaryHEIR
48Art studio standsEASELS
50*Joe Biden's vice presidentKAMALAHARRIS
54Grew olderAGED
55Grumpy palDOC
56Respiratory organLUNG
59Lost colorPALED
61Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in commonAHAMOMENT
65Maker of soccer and rugby gearUMBRO
66Part in a filmROLE
67Big birds of AustraliaEMUS
68Fluff, as hairTEASE
69Raggedy Ann, e.g.DOLL
70Nothing to write home aboutSOSO

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1__ talk: motivational chatPEP
2Apple tablet since 2010IPAD
3Writer/actress FeyTINA
4Woolen wrapsSCARVES
5Feathery wrapBOA
6SortaISH
7Tan kinKHAKI
8Gobbled upEATEN
9Racial justice movement lettersBLM
10Like a dog who's ready for a walkLEASHED
11Healthy fat with a high smoke pointAVOCADOOIL
12Skin care productSERUM
13Cuts back a bitTRIMS
18Major water pipeMAIN
22Provide supportAID
25Russo of "Major League"RENE
26"Awesome!"GREAT
27Totally wildAMOK
28Creme-filled sandwichOREO
29French dessert with fruit and ice creamPEACHMELBA
31Drive-thru deviceATM
33TimidSHY
34Slender candleTAPER
36MassagesRUBS
37Bro kinSIS
39Catamaran featureSAIL
40__ and tearWEAR
43Web page bannersHEADERS
45Job applicants' submissionsRESUMES
47"Awesome!"RAD
49Rural storage towerSILO
50Broken beyond repairKAPUT
51Athlete's best effortAGAME
52Accumulate excessivelyHOARD
53"Bless you" precederACHOO
57Reef-dwelling Pixar characterNEMO
58African antelopesGNUS
60Female deerDOE
62__-purpose flourALL
63Blanc who voiced BugsMEL
64Chinese menu generalTSO

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