The Daily Themed Crossword Puzzle is a fun challenge with lots of clues. Each clue helps you find an answer. You might need to think a bit, but once you figure out the clues, you'll get the answers.
Trust in your ability and give it a try for some fun. You can do it on your own or with friends and family. Work on the puzzle, and if you find it tricky, you can look below for the answers.
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Away from work
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- The crossword clue "Away from work" means not working or taking a break from work. The answer is "OFF," which is a short way to say that someone is not at work or not working at the moment.
Be sick or unwell
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- When a crossword clue says "Be sick or unwell," it's asking for a short word that means to not feel good or to have health problems. The answer is "AIL." This means when someone is ailing, they are sick or not feeling well.
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Domesticate a wild animal, say
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- To domesticate a wild animal means to train it to live with humans. The answer to the crossword clue is "TAME," because when you tame something, you make it gentle and not wild anymore.
On ___ with (equal to)
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- "On par with" means being at the same level or standard as something else. In sports like golf, "par" is the expected number of strokes to finish a hole, so if you're "on par," you're meeting the standard.
Place to visit for a massage
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- A place you go to get a massage is called a SPA. It's like a special center where people go to relax and get treatments to feel better, and getting a massage is one of the things you can do there.
Hydrochloric or citric, e.g.
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- The clue is talking about two types of substances: hydrochloric and citric. Both of these belong to a group called "acids." So, the answer to the crossword clue is "ACID."
White winter blanket
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- The crossword clue "White winter blanket" is asking for a word that describes something white that covers the ground in winter. The answer to this clue is "SNOW."
Meat that goes well with cheese
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- The meat that goes well with cheese is ham. Ham is a type of meat that's often sliced and used in sandwiches or served as a main dish. It pairs nicely with cheese because of its savory flavor, adding a tasty combination to meals.
“I ___ my case” (concluding phrase from a lawyer, perhaps)
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- The phrase "I ___ my case" is often said by a lawyer when they finish speaking in court. The missing word is "rest." In simple terms, it means they are finished presenting their argument or evidence.
“___ is a Woman” (Ariana Grande hit )
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- The answer to the crossword clue "___ is a Woman" (Ariana Grande hit) is "GOD." In the song "God is a Woman" by Ariana Grande, the word "God" fills in the blank. Ariana Grande sings about empowerment and confidence, portraying herself as powerful and divine.
Show ___ (entertainment industry, informally)
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- The clue "Show ___ (entertainment industry, informally)" is asking for a word that means the entertainment industry, especially in a casual way. The answer is "BIZ."
Letters on a tombstone
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- The crossword clue "Letters on a tombstone" is asking for a short phrase that you might see written on a tombstone. The answer is "RIP." This stands for "Rest in Peace." It's a way of wishing peace for someone who has passed away.
Actor ___ Levy, known for “Schitt’s Creek”
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- The crossword clue is asking for the name of an actor known for being in the TV show "Schitt's Creek." The answer is "Dan." This refers to actor Dan Levy, who is well-known for his role in the show.
1992 Disney movie featuring a monkey character named Abu
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- The 1992 Disney movie with a monkey character named Abu is called "Aladdin." In the movie, Abu is a loyal and mischievous companion to the main character, Aladdin.
NBA legend Shaquille ___
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- The crossword clue is asking for the name of an NBA legend. The answer is "ONEAL." This refers to Shaquille O'Neal, a famous basketball player.
Like one playing hard to get
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- The clue "LIKE ONE PLAYING HARD TO GET" is looking for a word that describes someone who is being a little mysterious or shy, maybe pretending not to be interested. The answer is "COY," which means exactly that - someone who is shy or pretending to be.
Tidal retreat
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- The term "tidal retreat" refers to when the ocean tide goes back or recedes. The answer to the crossword clue is "EBB." "Ebb" means the movement of the tide out to sea, leaving the shore exposed.
Boxing-like sport in a cage: Abbr.
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- The clue is asking for a sport that's like boxing but takes place in a cage, and the answer is MMA. MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts, which is a combat sport where fighters use techniques from various disciplines.
It’s cast by Harry Potter’s wand
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- The clue "It’s cast by Harry Potter’s wand" is looking for a word that describes what Harry Potter does with his wand. The answer is "SPELL." In simple terms, a spell is a magical action or incantation performed using a wand to produce a specific effect, such as levitation or transformation.
“___ George,” 2006 animated movie featuring a monkey character in the titular role
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- The clue "It’s cast by Harry Potter’s wand" is looking for a word that describes what Harry Potter does with his wand. The answer is "SPELL."
Breakfast grain found in “floatation”
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- The clue is asking for a breakfast grain that is also found in the word "floatation." The answer is "OAT." This is because "OAT" is a type of grain commonly eaten for breakfast, and the letters "O," "A," and "T" from "OAT" can be found within the word "floatation."
Filming location
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- The clue "FILMING LOCATION" in a crossword puzzle means the place where movies or TV shows are recorded. The answer to this clue is "SET." In simple terms, a set is a specially designed area where actors perform scenes for movies or TV shows.
Ear part that may be pierced
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- The crossword clue is asking for a part of the ear that people sometimes pierce. The answer is "lobe." The earlobe is the soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the ear that hangs down.
All-hands-on-___ (needing everyone)
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- The phrase "all-hands-on-___" means that everyone needs to help or get involved. The missing word that completes this phrase is "deck." So, "all-hands-on-deck" means that everyone needs to pitch in or contribute.
“The Jungle ___,” 1967 Disney movie featuring an orangutan character named King Louie
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- The answer is "Book." This refers to "The Jungle Book," a movie made by Disney in 1967. In this movie, there's a character named King Louie, who is an orangutan.
Open-mouthed wonder
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- The crossword clue "Open-mouthed wonder" is asking for a word that describes feeling amazed or astonished. The answer to this clue is "AWE."
Kind of ring from the ’70s
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- The answer to the crossword clue "Kind of ring from the '70s" is "MOOD." In the 1970s, there was a popular type of ring called a mood ring. These rings changed color based on the wearer's body temperature, supposedly reflecting their mood at the time.
Actress ___ Lupino who directed “The Hitch-Hiker”
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- The answer to the crossword clue "Actress ___ Lupino who directed 'The Hitch-Hiker'" is "IDA."
Scam someone
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- "CON" is short for "confidence trick" or "confidence game," where someone tricks or deceives another person by gaining their trust or confidence to cheat or defraud them.
Institute for a high school grad, perhaps, for short
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- The clue is asking for a short term for an institution that a high school graduate might attend. The answer is "UNI," which is short for "university."
___ Zeppelin
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- The crossword clue is "___ ZEPPELIN," and the answer is "LED." "LED" is the answer because it completes the phrase "LED ZEPPELIN," which is the name of a famous rock band.
Like chili but not chilly?
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- The answer to the crossword clue "Like chili but not chilly" is "HOT." This means something is warm or spicy, like chili, but it's not cold like chilly weather.
Tour that has tee times?: Abbr.
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- The crossword clue "Tour that has tee times?: Abbr." is asking for a shortened form (abbreviated form) of a tour where people play golf. The answer to this clue is "PGA," which stands for the Professional Golfers' Association. So, the answer is PGA.
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Black ___ (covert missions), for short
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- The clue is asking for a term used to describe covert missions, often done secretly. The answer is "OPS," which is short for "operations."
Celebrity follower
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- The answer to the crossword clue "Celebrity follower" is "fan." A fan is someone who really likes or admires a famous person, like a singer or actor.
Amphibian who greets you with “Ribbit! Ribbit”
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- The clue is about an animal that says "Ribbit! Ribbit" and the answer is "FROG." This animal is called a frog, and it's known for making that sound.
Campfire residue
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- The crossword clue "Campfire residue" is asking for a word that describes what's left behind after a campfire burns. The answer to this clue is "ASH."
Craft beer letters
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- The crossword clue "Craft beer letters" refers to a type of beer, and the answer is "IPA." IPA stands for "India Pale Ale." It's a popular style of beer known for its hoppy flavor and often higher alcohol content.
Mary’s little friend, from a nursery rhyme
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- In the nursery rhyme about Mary, she had a little animal friend. That animal is called a "lamb." So, the answer to the crossword clue is "lamb."
1999 Disney movie featuring an ape character named Kala
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- The crossword clue asks for a Disney movie from 1999 with a character named Kala who is an ape. The answer is "Tarzan." In this movie, Tarzan is a human raised by gorillas in the jungle, and Kala is his ape mother who cares for him.
High card
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- The crossword clue "High card" has the answer "ACE." In card games, an ace is often considered the highest-ranking card. So, when the clue asks for a "high card," the answer refers to the ace because it's the top card in terms of value.
Prefix with “match” for an odd pairing
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- In simple terms, when you add the prefix "mis-" to the word "match," you get the word "mismatch." "Mismatch" refers to something that doesn't fit or doesn't go together well, like an odd pairing.
NYC summer clock setting: Abbr.
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- The crossword clue is asking for the abbreviation used to set the clock during the summer in New York City. The answer is "EDT," which stands for Eastern Daylight Time.
Sentence part
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- In a crossword puzzle, a "clue" is a hint or suggestion given to help you find the answer. When you solve the puzzle and find the correct answer, it's called the "word." So, the "word" is the solution to the "crossword clue."
“How ___ this happen?”
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- The question is asking about something that occurred in the past. The word "DID" is used to show that the action happened before and is already completed. So, the sentence could be completed as "How DID this happen?" to ask about a past event.
Wedding vow: 2 wds.
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- The clue is asking for a phrase that people often say during a wedding ceremony. The answer is "IDO," which is short for "I do." When someone says "I do" during a wedding, it means they are agreeing to marry their partner. It's a promise to love and commit to each other.
Crusty Thanksgiving dessert
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- The clue "Crusty Thanksgiving dessert" is asking for a type of food that is often served during Thanksgiving and has a crust. The answer to this clue is "PIE." During Thanksgiving, people often eat a dessert called pie.
Disney fish in need of “finding”?
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- The crossword clue is asking for the name of a fish from a Disney movie that needs to be "found." The answer to the clue is "NEMO," which is the name of the fish in the movie "Finding Nemo."
Room coolers: Abbr.
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- The crossword clue "Room coolers: Abbr." is asking for a short abbreviation that represents something used to cool a room. The answer is "ACS."
Cut of, as a tree branch
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- When you "lop" a tree branch, you're cutting it off. So, if you see "Cut off, as a tree branch" as a crossword clue, the answer would be "LOP." It's like trimming or removing part of the branch from the tree.
Parliamentary approval
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- "parliamentary approval" means getting agreement or permission from a group of elected officials called a parliament.
“Frasier” airer: Abbr.
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- This crossword clue is asking about the TV network that aired the show "Frasier." The answer is "NBC." It's the channel where people watched the episodes of "Frasier" when it was on TV.
___ Darya (river in Central Asia)
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- The crossword clue is about a river in Central Asia called "___ Darya." The answer to the clue is "AMU." This means that the river's name is "Amu Darya." It's a simple way to fill in the blank space with the correct word for the puzzle.
“Viva ___ Vegas!”
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- The clue, "Viva ___ Vegas!" indicates that we need a word to complete the phrase, and it's likely to be the name of a city. "Vegas" suggests the famous city of Las Vegas in Nevada. The missing word before "Vegas" is "Las," so the completed phrase is "Viva Las Vegas!" which is a popular phrase associated with the city.
Big party vehicle
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- The clue "Big party vehicle" is asking for a word that describes a large vehicle often used for parties. The answer is "BUS." A bus is a big vehicle that can carry many people, making it suitable for parties or large gatherings.
“___ who’s talking!”
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- The phrase "___ who's talking!" means "Guess who's talking!" The answer "LOOK" makes sense because it's what you might say when you want someone to pay attention to who's speaking.
Locale which is stereotyped to have a lot of test tubes, for short
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- The clue is talking about a place that is known for having many test tubes. The answer is "LAB," which is short for laboratory. A laboratory is a place where scientists and researchers do experiments and tests, often using test tubes to hold liquids and samples.
“Little ___ Riding Hood” (fairy tale)
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- The answer to the crossword clue "Little ___ Riding Hood" is RED. In the story, the main character is known for wearing a red hood, so "Red" fits into the blank.
List component
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- "Item" is the word that fits into the blank space indicated by the crossword clue. It could refer to any object, thing, or piece of information that matches the clue given.
Show the ropes to
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- A crossword clue is like a puzzle hint, asking for a word. "Teach" is the answer here. It means showing someone how to do something or giving them knowledge. So, the clue is asking for a word that means to educate or instruct.
Washing machine round?
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- In a washing machine, clothes are washed in batches called "loads." Each load consists of clothes put inside the machine for cleaning. So, the answer "LOAD" refers to this process of washing clothes in the machine.
Overthrow
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- A "coup" is when a group takes control of a government by force. It's like a sudden and often violent change in leadership. In a crossword, "overthrow" hints at this kind of political upheaval, which fits with the answer "COUP."
“King ___,” 2005 movie featuring a prehistoric ape as the titular character
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- The crossword clue was "King ___," and the answer is "KONG." This refers to the 2005 movie "King Kong," which features a prehistoric ape as the main character. The word "Kong" is the name of this giant ape in the movie.
___ Keane, “The Family Circus” cartoonist
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- The cartoonist you're looking for is Bil Keane. He's known for creating "The Family Circus." So, the answer to your crossword clue is "BIL."
Laudatory verse
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- An "ode" is a type of poem that praises or celebrates something or someone. In the context of a crossword clue, "laudatory verse," it's referring to this specific type of poem. So, the answer is "ODE."
Try to win over someone
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- In a crossword clue, "Try to win over someone" hints at a word that means to charm or court someone. The answer "WOO" means to actively seek someone's affection or approval, typically through romantic gestures or persuasive efforts.
Suffix with “differ” or “exist”
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- The suffix "ent" is added to the words "differ" or "exist" to create new words. For example, "different" and "existent." So, in a crossword clue, "ENT" would be the answer.
___ de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”)
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- "DIA" is Spanish for "day." In the context of "Dia de los Muertos," it means "Day of the Dead." This holiday is celebrated in Mexico to honor deceased loved ones.
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