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Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 17, 2026 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?", last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 17, 2026. Our database holds 194 possible answers, with YOUCOULDDOVERSE (15 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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Apr 17, 2026
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YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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Sep 24, 2026
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
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Sep 22, 2026
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ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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Sep 21, 2026
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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Sep 20, 2026
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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
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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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
(12)
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Sep 19, 2026
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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Sep 14, 2026
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
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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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Sep 12, 2026
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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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Sep 12, 2026
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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"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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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
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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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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Sep 10, 2026
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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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Sep 10, 2026
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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?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
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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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Sep 9, 2026
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
(3)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
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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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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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Sep 1, 2026
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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
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
(15)
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Aug 30, 2026
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
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ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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POET
Ode writer
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Aug 24, 2026
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POET
Ode writer
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
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Aug 20, 2026
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ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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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
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
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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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Aug 15, 2026
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
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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
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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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?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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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
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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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?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
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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
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
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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"
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
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OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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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
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
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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
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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Jul 26, 2026
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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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
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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REE
Food writer Drummond
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ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
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Jul 21, 2026
2%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
2%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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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
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
2%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
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AURORAS
Natural light shows
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
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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"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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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
(10)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
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
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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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?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
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AESOP
Greek fable writer
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
2%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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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
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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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
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
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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
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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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
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
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
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
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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"
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
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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
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
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
(15)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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2%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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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
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
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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
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
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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
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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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
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
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DOC
Rx writer
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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DOC
Rx writer
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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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
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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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
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
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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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ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
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ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
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SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
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SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
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YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
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YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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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
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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NURSERY
__ rhyme
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NURSERY
__ rhyme
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
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INA
Cookbook writer Garten
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
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ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
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ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
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YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
(6)
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May 23, 2026
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YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
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EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
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May 22, 2026
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EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
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HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
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May 21, 2026
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HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
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ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
(5)
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ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
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PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
(10)
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May 17, 2026
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PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
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GABE
Kapler who was NL Manager of the Year in 2021
(4)
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GABE
Kapler who was NL Manager of the Year in 2021
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CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
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CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
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TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
(8)
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May 13, 2026
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TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
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MODELS
Workers who strike poses
(6)
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MODELS
Workers who strike poses
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IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
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ARIADNE
Daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth
(7)
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ARIADNE
Daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth
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DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
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May 10, 2026
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DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
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NORA
Ephron who directed "You've Got Mail"
(4)
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NORA
Ephron who directed "You've Got Mail"
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MAMDANI
Zohran who walked the length of Manhattan on June 20, 2025
(7)
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May 9, 2026
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MAMDANI
Zohran who walked the length of Manhattan on June 20, 2025
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EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
(4)
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May 7, 2026
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EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
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ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
(3)
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May 2, 2026
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ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
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MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
(5)
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May 2, 2026
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MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
(3)
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BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
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SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
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SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
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COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
(5)
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COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
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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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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
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Sep 18, 2026
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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
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Sep 18, 2026
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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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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
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SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
(3)
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FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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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
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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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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Aug 5, 2026
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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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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AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
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AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
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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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SLUR
Speak unclearly
(4)
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SLUR
Speak unclearly
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FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
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FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
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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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NINE
The whole __ yards
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
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ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
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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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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
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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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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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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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MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
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May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
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LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
(6)
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May 25, 2026
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LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
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AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
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PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
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May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
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ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
(3)
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May 13, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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May 9, 2026
1%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
(3)
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
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AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
(9)
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May 3, 2026
1%
AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
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IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
(5)
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May 2, 2026
1%
IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
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TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
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RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
(4)
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RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
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