Crossword Answer For
Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 5, 2021 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II"? This clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on June 5, 2021. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 189 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is CAPRA (5 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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CAPRA
Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II
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CAPRA
Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II
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Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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Worker who gets around a lot
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Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
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Dog who visits Oz
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ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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Students who may take 14-Down
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Students who may take 14-Down
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Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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King topper in a game of war
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ACE
King topper in a game of war
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Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ENT
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"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
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Fliers who are often light-headed?
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Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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Device that might buzz during a night out?
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Device that might buzz during a night out?
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"This Is Us" director Ken
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People who pack picnic lunches?
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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New Age singer who speaks Irish
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MEL
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List, as names during roll call
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Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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RYAN
"Sinners" director Coogler
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DIANA
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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One who can only rasp quietly?
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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ARI
"Midsommar" director Aster
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ARI
"Midsommar" director Aster
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Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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BEN
"Severance" director Stiller
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BEN
"Severance" director Stiller
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CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
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LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
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INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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ELLIPSE
Shape with minor and major axes
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ELLIPSE
Shape with minor and major axes
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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2%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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2%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
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CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
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2%
LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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1%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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CRIT
Lit __: English major's course
(4)
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CRIT
Lit __: English major's course
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DESSERT
Course most look forward to
(7)
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DESSERT
Course most look forward to
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EMMY
Posthumous award for Chadwick Boseman
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
EMMY
Posthumous award for Chadwick Boseman
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RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
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RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
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1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
(9)
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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AFT
Toward a boat's rudder
(3)
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1%
AFT
Toward a boat's rudder
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
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ICON
Billboard __ Award
(4)
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1%
ICON
Billboard __ Award
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POSITS
Puts forward
(6)
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1%
POSITS
Puts forward
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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FORE
Golfer's warning shout
(4)
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FORE
Golfer's warning shout
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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GARAGEBAND
Podcaster's software option
(10)
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GARAGEBAND
Podcaster's software option
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ORELSE
Words of warning
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
ORELSE
Words of warning
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1%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
(14)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
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ONTO
Aware of
(4)
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ONTO
Aware of
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MFA
Theater director's deg.
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MFA
Theater director's deg.
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SNARL
Dog's warning sound
(5)
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1%
SNARL
Dog's warning sound
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1%
ANTIMATTER
Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"
(10)
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1%
ANTIMATTER
Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"
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AGATHA
Name on a literary award
(6)
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1%
AGATHA
Name on a literary award
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1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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EAST
Toward sunrise
(4)
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EAST
Toward sunrise
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OBIE
NYC drama award
(4)
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OBIE
NYC drama award
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DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
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DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
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PCS
Hardware for Xbox
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
PCS
Hardware for Xbox
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NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
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CLIO
Advertising award
(4)
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1%
CLIO
Advertising award
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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DODGEOMNI
Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
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DODGEOMNI
Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
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SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
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SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
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SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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FORKS
Tined flatware
(5)
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FORKS
Tined flatware
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SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
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SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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CGI
Software-driven F/X
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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CGI
Software-driven F/X
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ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
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1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
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EERIE
Otherworldly
(5)
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EERIE
Otherworldly
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OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
(5)
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OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
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DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
(12)
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Jul 14, 2026
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DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
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ESSEX
Newark's county
(5)
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ESSEX
Newark's county
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EGOT
Four-award acronym
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
1%
EGOT
Four-award acronym
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
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TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
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Jul 4, 2026
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TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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BETAS
Software demos
(5)
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1%
BETAS
Software demos
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EMCEE
Awards ceremony host
(5)
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1%
EMCEE
Awards ceremony host
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SUITE
Bundled software collection
(5)
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SUITE
Bundled software collection
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NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
(7)
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Jun 26, 2026
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LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
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ESPYS
Awards such as Best Play and Best Team
(5)
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1%
ESPYS
Awards such as Best Play and Best Team
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1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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PREMED
Program for some psych majors
(6)
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1%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
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AMAZONIA
Area with the world's largest rainforest
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AMAZONIA
Area with the world's largest rainforest
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ERE
"I'll see thee damned __ I call thee coward": "Henry IV, Part 1"
(3)
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ERE
"I'll see thee damned __ I call thee coward": "Henry IV, Part 1"
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BATON
Drum major's stick
(5)
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Jun 17, 2026
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BATON
Drum major's stick
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UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
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NETNANNY
Parental control software
(8)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
NETNANNY
Parental control software
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1%
GYRO
Greek dish similar to shawarma
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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GYRO
Greek dish similar to shawarma
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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SENTON
Forwarded
(6)
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SENTON
Forwarded
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"Heck, yeah"
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Area above an eave
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Orange-colored snack puff
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Game with blanks to fill
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Says "I'll say," say
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What might make some people single-minded?
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A baseball era was named for them, briefly
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