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Clues and answers
Clues followed by answers and an explanation underneath.
1966 pop album with cover art of band members feeding goats : PET SOUNDS
"Pet Sounds" is a pop album released in 1966 by The Beach Boys, and its cover art features band members feeding goats. This makes it the correct answer to the clue provided.
Anatomical pouches : SACS
"SACS" are anatomical pouches in the body, such as the alveoli in the lungs or the bursae in joints. The word "SACS" fits the clue perfectly as it directly refers to these anatomical structures.
Baby bump, in baby talk : OWIE
The answer "OWIE" is a term used in baby talk to refer to a bump or injury, making it a fitting response to the clue "Baby bump, in baby talk."
Banjo ridge : FRET
"FRET" is the right answer because a banjo ridge refers to the raised strip on the neck of a banjo where the frets are located. Frets help the player to know where to press down to produce different notes.
Best : OUTDO
The answer "ONE-UP" is the right solution because it means to outdo or surpass someone or something, making it the best.
Best : OUTDO
Big stink, e.g. : REACTION
The answer "REACTION" fits the clue "Big stink, e.g." because a big stink can cause a strong or notable reaction from people.
Cautious invitation to elaborate : OK, I’LL BITE
The phrase "OK, I’LL BITE" is a colloquial way of accepting an invitation to elaborate or provide more information. In this context, "bite" means to respond or engage with the invitation.
Chat sesh : CONVO
The answer "CONVO" is short for "conversation," which is a common term for a chat session.
Chat sesh : CONVO
The answer "CONVO" is short for conversation, which is a common term for a chat session.
Choose : OPT
"Choose" is a verb that means to select from a number of options. "Opt" is a verb that means to choose or decide on a particular course of action from a range of possibilities. Therefore, "Opt" is the right answer to the crossword clue "Choose".
Choose : OPT
The word "elect" means to choose by voting or to select for a position, which fits the clue "Choose".
Choose : OPT
"OPT FOR" is the right solution for the clue "Choose" because "opt" means to make a choice or decision, and "for" indicates the purpose or intended outcome of the choice.
Choose : OPT
The word "select" means to choose or pick out from a group of options. It fits perfectly with the clue "Choose" as it is a synonym for the action of making a selection.
Choose : OPT
The answer to "Choose" is "OPT" because it is a synonym for "select" or "decide."
Choose : OPT
"Opt" is the right solution because it is a synonym for "choose." It fits the number of letters required for the answer and matches the clue's meaning.
Clear for takeoff? : DEICE
The clue "Clear for takeoff?" is a play on words. "Deice" means to remove ice from a surface, such as an airplane's wings, to make it safe for takeoff.
Coder’s concern : BUG
The answer "BUG" is a common term in coding for an error or flaw in a program, which is a concern for coders.
Covers : COATS
The word "covers" is a clue that suggests the answer should be a synonym for "protects or conceals." "Coats" fits this description as it can both cover and protect something, such as a coat covering a person or an object.
Covers : COATS
The word "covers" is a clue indicating that we are looking for a word related to clothing. "Coats" are a type of clothing that covers the body, making it the correct answer.
Crow bar? : ROOST
The clue "Crow bar?" is a play on words. It is referring to the word "crow" which can mean both a type of bird and a verb meaning to shout loudly. The answer "ROOST" fits because crows typically roost or perch on tree branches.
Crow bar? : ROOST
Drew Barrymore film promoted as “A Cinderella Story” : EVER AFTER
The answer "Ever After" fits because it is a Drew Barrymore film that is a modern retelling of the Cinderella story.
Elaboration intro : AND ANOTHER THING …
This answer fits the clue because "AND ANOTHER THING" is a common phrase used to introduce an additional point or detail in an elaboration.
Electric __ : EELS
The answer to "Electric __" is "CAR" because electric cars are vehicles that run on electricity instead of gasoline or other fuels.
Electric __ : EELS
The answer "EELS" fits the clue "Electric __" because electric eels are a type of fish known for their ability to generate electric shocks.
Entreaty : PLEA
The word "plea" is synonymous with "entreaty," as both refer to a request or appeal for something.
Garlic __ : PRESS Down 1 Uncovers
The answer to "Garlic __" is "PRESS" because a common kitchen tool used to crush garlic is a garlic press. The answer to "Down 1 Uncovers" is "PRESS" because to uncover or reveal something can be described as pressing or pushing down on it.
Gin berry : SLOE
"SLOE" is the right answer because a sloe is a small, dark fruit used to flavor gin in the making of sloe gin.
Gin berry : SLOE
Sloe is a small, dark fruit used to flavor gin, making it the correct answer for "Gin berry."
Hot single : HIT
The term "hit" can refer to a popular and successful song, often played on the radio or topping music charts. In the context of the clue "Hot single," "hit" fits as it describes a popular and well-received single music track.
Hound : DOG
Hound : DOG
Hound : DOG
The word "hound" is a general term for a type of dog, so the answer "DOG" is a fitting solution.
Instrument whose name comes from the Latin for “heavenly” : CELESTA
The word "celesta" comes from the Latin word "caelestis," which means heavenly. The celesta is a musical instrument that produces a soft, ethereal sound, hence the connection to the word heavenly.
Invitation to elaborate : TELL ME MORE
The answer "TELL ME MORE" fits the clue "Invitation to elaborate" because it is a common phrase used to encourage someone to provide further details or information on a topic.
Island home of the Ka Hula Piko festival : MOLOKAI
The answer "MOLOKAI" fits because Molokai is an island in Hawaii where the Ka Hula Piko festival is held annually.
Join a union? : TIE THE KNOT
"TIE THE KNOT" is the right solution because the phrase "tie the knot" is a common expression meaning to get married, which can be seen as joining a union between two people.
Leg muscle : CALF
The calf is a large muscle in the back of the lower leg, responsible for pointing the foot and flexing the ankle. It is a common answer for the clue "Leg muscle" due to its prominence and importance in leg movement.
Lilikoi and lychee : FRUITS
The answer "FRUITS" fits the clue because lilikoi and lychee are both types of fruits.
Make public : AIR
"Air" can mean to make something known or public, as in "airing out" a topic or issue for all to see or hear.
Make public : AIR
The word "air" can mean to make something public or broadcast, like airing a TV show or airing your grievances.
Monopoly property based on a historical monopoly : READING RAILROAD
The Reading Railroad in Monopoly is based on the historical Reading Railroad company, which was a major railroad in the northeastern United States. The clue is asking for a Monopoly property that is based on a historical monopoly, making "READING RAILROAD" the correct answer.
Muscle car roof : T-TOP
"T-TOP" is the right solution because it refers to a type of roof design in muscle cars where the center section can be removed, leaving the top of the car resembling the letter T.
Music genre with roots in swing : BEBOP
Bebop is a music genre that emerged in the 1940s, with roots in swing music. Bebop is characterized by fast tempos, intricate melodies, and improvisation, making it a distinct evolution from swing music.
Mutual fund fee : LOAD
The term "LOAD" in the context of mutual funds refers to a fee charged either when buying or selling shares in the fund. It is a common fee structure in mutual funds, where investors pay a commission to the fund's salesperson or distributor.
No : REFUSAL
The answer "REFUSAL" fits the clue "No" because a refusal is a negative response or a denial, which is synonymous with saying "no."
Noodle : NOB
Noodle : NOB
Noodle : NOB
Noodle : NOB
Not virtually, virtually : IRL
The clue "Not virtually, virtually" is a play on words. "Not virtually" means in real life (IRL), and "virtually" is a hint to the abbreviation "IRL" often used online to mean "in real life." So, the answer "IRL" fits the clue perfectly.
Observation deck? : TAROT
Observation deck? : TAROT
Once menos ocho : TRES
The clue "Once menos ocho" translates to "Eleven minus eight" in Spanish. Eleven minus eight equals three, which is "TRES" in Spanish.
Painter Thomas of the Hudson River School : COLE
Thomas Cole was a prominent painter associated with the Hudson River School, a group of American landscape painters. He is well-known for his romantic and detailed portrayals of American landscapes. Therefore, the answer to the clue "Painter Thomas of the Hudson River School" is "COLE" because Thomas Cole is the artist being referred to in the clue.
Part of PTO : PAID
The abbreviation "PTO" stands for "Paid Time Off," and the word "PAID" is a part of that abbreviation.
Peasant : SERF
"SERF" is the right solution because a serf is a peasant who is bound to the land and required to work for the landowner.
Pong consoles : ATARIS
The answer "ATARIS" fits the clue "Pong consoles" because Atari was a popular brand that released one of the earliest home video game consoles featuring the game Pong.
Primary : MAIN
The word "primary" can mean the most important or main. Therefore, "MAIN" is the right answer as it fits the definition of "primary".
Primary : MAIN
The word "MAIN" is a synonym for "Primary," meaning the most important or chief.
Primary : MAIN
The word "primary" can be synonymous with "main," as in the most important or primary element.
Prime : A-ONE
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Principles : TENETS
"Principles" and "rules" are often used interchangeably to refer to fundamental beliefs or guidelines that govern behavior or decision-making. In this case, "rules" is a synonym for "principles," making it the correct answer.
Principles : TENETS
"TENETS" is the right answer because "principles" can be defined as fundamental beliefs or rules, and "tenets" are beliefs or principles that are held to be true by a person or group. Both words are synonymous in this context.
Reached a friend on the playground? : TAGGED
The answer "TAGGED" fits the clue "Reached a friend on the playground?" because in the game of tag, you reach out and touch a friend to tag them, typically on the playground.
Record label for P!nk and Cat Burns : RCA
RCA is the record label that has signed artists like P!nk and Cat Burns, making it the correct answer to the clue.
Righteous Babe Records founder DiFranco : ANI
The answer "ANI" is the right solution because Ani DiFranco is the founder of Righteous Babe Records.
Righteous Babe Records founder DiFranco : ANI
ANI is the right answer because Ani DiFranco is the founder of Righteous Babe Records, making her the correct answer to the clue.
Rips into : HAS AT
"Rips into" is a phrase that means to criticize or attack someone verbally. "Has at" is a phrase that can also mean to criticize or attack someone. Therefore, "HAS AT" is the right solution for the clue "Rips into."
Scand. land : NOR
"NOR" is the abbreviation for Norway, which is a country in Scandinavia. Therefore, "Scand. land" is a shortened clue for Norway, and "NOR" is the correct answer.
Scand. land : NOR
"NOR" is the abbreviation for Norway, a Scandinavian country.
Scores that often result in dances : Abbr.
The answer "Abbr." stands for "abbreviations," which are often used in crossword puzzles to indicate shortened versions of words. In this case, "Scores that often result in dances" refers to musical scores, which can be abbreviated as "Abbr." to fit in the crossword grid.
Signs to act? : CUES
The clue "Signs to act?" is a play on words that suggests looking for signals to start performing. "CUES" are signals given to actors to start their lines or actions in a play or performance, making it the correct answer.
Singer-songwriter Bareilles : SARA
The answer to "Singer-songwriter Bareilles" is "SARA" because Sara Bareilles is a well-known singer-songwriter.
Singer-songwriter Bareilles : SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles is named Sara Bareilles, so "SARA" is the correct answer.
Some quick toasts? : EGGOS
Strength exercise done on all fours : BEAR CRAWL
The answer "BEAR CRAWL" fits the clue because it is a strength exercise where you move on your hands and feet, mimicking the movement of a bear.
Team that retired Willie Mays’s No. 24 : METS
The New York Mets retired Willie Mays's No. 24 in honor of his contributions to the team.
Third of a cappuccino : FOAM
The answer "FOAM" is the right solution because a cappuccino is a coffee drink made with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and foam.
Timeouts : RESPITES
The word "respite" means a short period of rest or relief, which is similar in meaning to a timeout in sports. Both provide a break or pause from activity.
Timetable abbr. : ARR
"ARR" is the abbreviation for "arrival," which is commonly used on timetables to indicate when a form of transportation is expected to arrive at a certain destination.
Tiny issue : NIT
"NIT" is the right solution for "Tiny issue" because a "nit" is a small egg or young form of a louse, which is a tiny insect. In this context, "nit" represents a small or minor problem or issue.
Tiny issue : NIT
"NIT" is the right solution for "Tiny issue" because a nit is a small egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect, which can be seen as a tiny problem or issue.
Tries out : TESTS
"DEMOS" is short for demonstrations, which can be a way to try out or test something.
Tries out : TESTS
"Tests" is the right answer because when you "try out" something, you are essentially testing it to see how it works or performs.
Vegan beauty brand headquartered in Minnesota : AVEDA
The answer is "AVEDA" because AVEDA is a well-known vegan beauty brand that is headquartered in Minnesota.
Write alot, say? : ERR
The answer "ERR" is the right solution because it sounds like "air," which is another word for "alot" and when you write "ERR," you are saying it.
“Ben-__” : HUR
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“Ben-__” : HUR
"HUR" completes the phrase "Ben-Hur," which is a famous novel and film about a prince who is enslaved and seeks revenge.
“Clear+Vivid” podcast host Alan : ALDA
The answer is "ALDA" because the host of the "Clear+Vivid" podcast is Alan Alda, an actor and director known for his role in the TV show "M*A*S*H".
“Great, now I’m scared of this” hashtag : NEW FEAR UNLOCKED
“Huh” : ODD
The answer "ODD" is the right solution because "Huh!" is an expression of surprise or confusion, and "ODD" is a word that can mean strange or unusual, which matches the sentiment of the clue.
“Huh” : ODD
The answer "SAY AGAIN?" fits the clue "Huh?" because it is a common expression used to ask someone to repeat what they said.
“Huh” : ODD
"GEE!" is a common expression used to show surprise or disbelief, similar to "Huh!" in this context.
“Huh” : ODD
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“Mary Poppins” chimney sweep : BERT
BERT is the name of the chimney sweep character in the movie "Mary Poppins." He is a close friend of Mary Poppins and often joins her on her magical adventures with the Banks family.
“Should I be worried about us?” : ARE WE COOL?
"ARE WE COOL?" is the right solution because it directly addresses the concern about the relationship status and whether everything is okay between the two people. It captures the essence of the question being asked in the clue.
“Spirit Rangers” voice actress Summer : CREE
"CREE" is the right solution because Summer Cree is the voice actress who played Spirit Rangers in the TV show "Power Rangers Jungle Fury."
“The __ I get, the better I used to be” : John McEnroe
“Voilà!” : I’VE DONE IT!
The answer "TA-DA!" fits the clue "Voilà!" because both phrases are used to express surprise or triumph after revealing or completing something.
“Voilà!” : I’VE DONE IT!
The answer "I’VE DONE IT!" fits the clue "Voilà!" because it is an expression used to indicate that something has been successfully completed or achieved, similar to the meaning of "Voilà!" in French.