Crossword Answer For
Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 18, 2025 Answers
For the clue "Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword (October 18, 2025), we recommend CAEN as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 193 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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CAEN
Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"
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CAEN
Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"
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TAMPA
Bay area on the East Coast
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TAMPA
Bay area on the East Coast
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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LOT
Tailgating area
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LOT
Tailgating area
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EGAD
"My word!"
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EGAD
"My word!"
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YUM
Lip-smacking word
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YUM
Lip-smacking word
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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ICU
Post-OR area
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ICU
Post-OR area
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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SAYSO
Last word
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SAYSO
Last word
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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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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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
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NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
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TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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SWORE
Gave one's word
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SWORE
Gave one's word
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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GROK
Verb coined in "Stranger in a Strange Land"
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GROK
Verb coined in "Stranger in a Strange Land"
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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ELSE
Conditional word in Python
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ELSE
Conditional word in Python
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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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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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
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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OREE
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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STACKS
Library area
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STACKS
Library area
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NEE
Alumna bio word
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NEE
Alumna bio word
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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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OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
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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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SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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OUR
Possessive word
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OUR
Possessive word
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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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TENANTS
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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YES
Ouija board word
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YES
Ouija board word
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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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MUMS
"__ the word!"
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MUMS
"__ the word!"
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
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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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ALAS
Woeful word
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ALAS
Woeful word
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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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THAN
Comparison word
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THAN
Comparison word
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LOWELL
Former mill town in the Boston metro area
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LOWELL
Former mill town in the Boston metro area
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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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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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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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PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
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PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
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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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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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MINOR
Key word?
(5)
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2%
MINOR
Key word?
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2%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
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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Jun 17, 2026
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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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BOG
Cranberry-growing area
(3)
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BOG
Cranberry-growing area
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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2%
LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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SEA
Blue area on a map
(3)
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SEA
Blue area on a map
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
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NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
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2%
SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
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2%
AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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2%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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PURE
Ivory soap ad word
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2%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
2%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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2%
NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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2%
NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
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ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
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May 30, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
2%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
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May 28, 2026
2%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
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1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
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1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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1%
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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Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
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1%
MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
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1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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1%
ROOMS
Clue board areas
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROOMS
Clue board areas
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1%
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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1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
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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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1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
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1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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1%
HEAT
Bam Adebayo's team
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
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HEAT
Bam Adebayo's team
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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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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1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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ERS
Hectic hosp. areas
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
ERS
Hectic hosp. areas
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1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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HAL
Shakespearean prince
(3)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
HAL
Shakespearean prince
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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ARBORS
Shady areas
(6)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
ARBORS
Shady areas
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RECHALLS
Pool areas?
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
RECHALLS
Pool areas?
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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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
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
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NAVES
Congregation areas
(5)
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NAVES
Congregation areas
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
(4)
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Jun 13, 2026
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
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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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
(4)
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Jun 2, 2026
1%
ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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LEAR
Elderly Shakespearean king
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
LEAR
Elderly Shakespearean king
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
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IGAVE
Donor's words
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1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
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May 28, 2026
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PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 18, 2025
Sign of aging
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Leave a black mark on, say
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Withdrawal aid
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Sweet-talk
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__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
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Didn't work
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French "his"
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Sure to fail
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Hertz, for one
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How many possible solutions does "Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"" have?
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