Crossword Answer For
Former country that included five -stan countries, for short
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 6, 2025 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from August 6, 2025 featured the clue "Former country that included five -stan countries, for short", and we've found 185 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to USSR as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
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USSR
Former country that included five -stan countries, for short
(4)
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Aug 6, 2025
99%
USSR
Former country that included five -stan countries, for short
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4%
RUSSIA
Country that borders 14 other countries
(6)
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Oct 4, 2026
4%
RUSSIA
Country that borders 14 other countries
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2%
HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
(7)
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Nov 11, 2026
2%
HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
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2%
IRAN
Tehran's country
(4)
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Nov 10, 2026
2%
IRAN
Tehran's country
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2%
LSD
1960s hallucinogen, for short
(3)
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Nov 10, 2026
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LSD
1960s hallucinogen, for short
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2%
SFO
Bay Area hub, for short
(3)
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Nov 9, 2026
2%
SFO
Bay Area hub, for short
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2%
DFW
Texas metropolis, for short
(3)
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Nov 8, 2026
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DFW
Texas metropolis, for short
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2%
MVPS
Some post-series interviewees, for short
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
2%
MVPS
Some post-series interviewees, for short
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2%
KAMEHAMEHA
Name for five kings of Hawaii
(10)
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Nov 7, 2026
2%
KAMEHAMEHA
Name for five kings of Hawaii
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2%
VPS
Seconds, for short
(3)
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VPS
Seconds, for short
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2%
PDA
Making out while out and about, for short
(3)
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Nov 4, 2026
2%
PDA
Making out while out and about, for short
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2%
IRA
Tax-efficient fund, for short
(3)
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Nov 4, 2026
2%
IRA
Tax-efficient fund, for short
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2%
MCS
Show hosts, for short
(3)
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Nov 3, 2026
2%
MCS
Show hosts, for short
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2%
SNES
Classic game console, for short
(4)
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Nov 2, 2026
2%
SNES
Classic game console, for short
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2%
DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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2%
EDIT
Make a long story short?
(4)
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Nov 1, 2026
2%
EDIT
Make a long story short?
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2%
CHAD
African lake in four countries
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
2%
CHAD
African lake in four countries
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2%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
(3)
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Oct 31, 2026
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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ACA
Obama-era legislation, for short
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
2%
ACA
Obama-era legislation, for short
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INOT
Playing to break a tie, for short
(4)
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Oct 27, 2026
2%
INOT
Playing to break a tie, for short
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2%
VIZ
To wit, for short
(3)
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Oct 25, 2026
2%
VIZ
To wit, for short
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2%
AROACE
Preferring platonic connections, for short
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
2%
AROACE
Preferring platonic connections, for short
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2%
ECG
Diagnostic test, for short
(3)
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Oct 24, 2026
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ECG
Diagnostic test, for short
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REG
Bylaw, for short
(3)
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Oct 24, 2026
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REG
Bylaw, for short
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2%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
(4)
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Oct 23, 2026
2%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
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2%
TEN
Point value of "five" in Scrabble
(3)
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Oct 17, 2026
2%
TEN
Point value of "five" in Scrabble
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2%
EROSION
Canyon former
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
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EROSION
Canyon former
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2%
TAT
Ink spot, for short
(3)
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Oct 16, 2026
2%
TAT
Ink spot, for short
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2%
SNL
Sketch show with celebrity 50-Down, for short
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
2%
SNL
Sketch show with celebrity 50-Down, for short
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REFI
Get a better loan rate, for short
(4)
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Oct 13, 2026
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REFI
Get a better loan rate, for short
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EURO
Currency in 21 countries
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
2%
EURO
Currency in 21 countries
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2%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
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Oct 8, 2026
2%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
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2%
AKA
Sometimes called, for short
(3)
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Oct 7, 2026
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AKA
Sometimes called, for short
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2%
TNT
Feature of many a Wile E. Coyote trap, for short
(3)
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Oct 5, 2026
2%
TNT
Feature of many a Wile E. Coyote trap, for short
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2%
HISTORICSINS
*Transgressions included in textbooks?
(12)
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Oct 4, 2026
2%
HISTORICSINS
*Transgressions included in textbooks?
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2%
SCARCE
In short supply
(6)
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Oct 4, 2026
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SCARCE
In short supply
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EVS
Chargeable autos, for short
(3)
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Oct 1, 2026
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EVS
Chargeable autos, for short
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PERU
Lima's country
(4)
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Sep 29, 2026
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PERU
Lima's country
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TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
(3)
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TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
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DDT
Pesticide in Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," for short
(3)
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Sep 29, 2026
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DDT
Pesticide in Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," for short
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SACFLY
Out that gets a runner home, for short
(6)
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Sep 28, 2026
2%
SACFLY
Out that gets a runner home, for short
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2%
CAMI
Top that's useful in layering, for short
(4)
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Sep 28, 2026
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CAMI
Top that's useful in layering, for short
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KILO
Metric weight, for short
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
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KILO
Metric weight, for short
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MCED
Hosted, for short
(4)
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MCED
Hosted, for short
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2%
EGOTS
Award quartets, for short
(5)
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Sep 27, 2026
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EGOTS
Award quartets, for short
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2%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
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SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
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2%
REPRO
High-quality proof, for short
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
2%
REPRO
High-quality proof, for short
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2%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
2%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
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2%
AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
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AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
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ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
(4)
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Sep 18, 2026
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ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
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2%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
2%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
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2%
MANOR
Stately home in the country
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
2%
MANOR
Stately home in the country
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2%
LIMO
Long ride, for short
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LIMO
Long ride, for short
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2%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
(3)
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Sep 10, 2026
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OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
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2%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
(3)
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Sep 9, 2026
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ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
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2%
MUNI
City bond, for short
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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MUNI
City bond, for short
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ENCS
Indication that docs are included
(4)
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ENCS
Indication that docs are included
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2%
STPETE
Rays home, for short
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
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STPETE
Rays home, for short
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2%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
(6)
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Sep 1, 2026
2%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
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2%
BCCED
Secretly included on an email
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
2%
BCCED
Secretly included on an email
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2%
SLR
High-end camera, for short
(3)
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SLR
High-end camera, for short
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LOSE
Come up short
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
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LOSE
Come up short
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2%
AWOL
Unaccounted for, for short
(4)
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Aug 29, 2026
2%
AWOL
Unaccounted for, for short
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2%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
(6)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
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2%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
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2%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
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NOR
Scand. country
(3)
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Aug 26, 2026
2%
NOR
Scand. country
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2%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
2%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
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2%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
2%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
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2%
FOMO
"Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
2%
FOMO
"Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
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2%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
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PEC
Chest muscle, for short
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2%
GRENADA
West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
GRENADA
West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"
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2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
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ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
(3)
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2%
ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
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2%
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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2%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
(5)
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Aug 16, 2026
2%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
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2%
ESL
Pre-naturalization test course, for short
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
2%
ESL
Pre-naturalization test course, for short
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2%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
2%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
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2%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
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2%
ERIC
"Springsteen" country singer Church
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
2%
ERIC
"Springsteen" country singer Church
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2%
CAPN
Skipper, for short
(4)
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CAPN
Skipper, for short
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SPAIN
Valencia's country
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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SPAIN
Valencia's country
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ICELAND
Björk's country
(7)
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ICELAND
Björk's country
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2%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
(4)
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PECS
Chest muscles, for short
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2%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
(3)
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2%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
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2%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
(4)
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2%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
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2%
ADA
Accessibility law, for short
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
ADA
Accessibility law, for short
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HET
Straight, for short
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
2%
HET
Straight, for short
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2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
(4)
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Jul 22, 2026
2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
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2%
ABROAD
Out of the country
(6)
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Jul 22, 2026
2%
ABROAD
Out of the country
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2%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
(4)
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2%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
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2%
LAN
System of connected PCs, for short
(3)
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LAN
System of connected PCs, for short
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2%
SST
Retired boomer, for short
(3)
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2%
SST
Retired boomer, for short
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2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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2%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
(5)
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Jul 11, 2026
2%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
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2%
CPU
Apple core, for short
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
2%
CPU
Apple core, for short
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2%
EPS
Some short albums
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
EPS
Some short albums
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ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
(3)
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Jul 6, 2026
2%
ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
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CAT
Purr former
(3)
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CAT
Purr former
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BFFS
Ride-or-dies, for short
(4)
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2%
BFFS
Ride-or-dies, for short
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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2%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
(7)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
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2%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
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SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
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LINEDANCE
Move to the country?
(9)
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LINEDANCE
Move to the country?
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2%
SHO
"Dexter: Resurrection" airer, for short
(3)
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2%
SHO
"Dexter: Resurrection" airer, for short
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2%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
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ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
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RVS
Motor homes, for short
(3)
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RVS
Motor homes, for short
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2%
RECS
Suggestions, for short
(4)
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2%
RECS
Suggestions, for short
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HAITI
Carrefour's country
(5)
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HAITI
Carrefour's country
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ITALIA
Sicilia's country
(6)
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Jun 22, 2026
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ITALIA
Sicilia's country
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NATO
32-country org.
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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NATO
32-country org.
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2%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
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2%
SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
(10)
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Jun 17, 2026
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SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
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TMNT
Leonardo's group, for short
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
2%
TMNT
Leonardo's group, for short
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PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
2%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
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CPR
Lifesaving skill, for short
(3)
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CPR
Lifesaving skill, for short
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ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
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ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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1%
RAMEN
Instant noodles option
(5)
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RAMEN
Instant noodles option
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1%
DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
(13)
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Nov 10, 2026
1%
DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
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1%
FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
(15)
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Nov 8, 2026
1%
FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
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CHER
Performer honored with a Billboard Icon Award in 2017
(4)
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Nov 1, 2026
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CHER
Performer honored with a Billboard Icon Award in 2017
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1%
ASAP
Shortly, shortly
(4)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
ASAP
Shortly, shortly
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1%
HAND
Assistance
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
HAND
Assistance
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1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
(12)
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Oct 27, 2026
1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
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1%
LAHORE
Second-largest city in Pakistan
(6)
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LAHORE
Second-largest city in Pakistan
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SKIS
Travels cross-country?
(4)
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Oct 17, 2026
1%
SKIS
Travels cross-country?
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1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
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1%
ANALOGS
Chemical substances with similar structures
(7)
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Oct 11, 2026
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ANALOGS
Chemical substances with similar structures
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COMIC
Stand-up performer
(5)
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Oct 11, 2026
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COMIC
Stand-up performer
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CASE
Instance
(4)
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Oct 9, 2026
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CASE
Instance
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COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
(5)
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Oct 8, 2026
1%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
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1%
KMS
Tour de France distances, informally
(3)
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Oct 8, 2026
1%
KMS
Tour de France distances, informally
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EASEL
Art studio stand
(5)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
EASEL
Art studio stand
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1%
PAR
Golf course standard
(3)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
PAR
Golf course standard
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STAT
"This instant!"
(4)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
STAT
"This instant!"
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1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
(6)
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Oct 2, 2026
1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
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1%
OHM
Resistance unit
(3)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
OHM
Resistance unit
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ETHIC
Moral standard
(5)
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1%
ETHIC
Moral standard
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BOT
Many a customer service assistant
(3)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
BOT
Many a customer service assistant
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ARTISTE
Skilled performer
(7)
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Sep 30, 2026
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ARTISTE
Skilled performer
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TIPPYTOES
What a child might stand on to watch a parade
(9)
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Sep 29, 2026
1%
TIPPYTOES
What a child might stand on to watch a parade
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TABLEREADS
Rehearsals a cast generally won't stand for?
(10)
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Sep 25, 2026
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TABLEREADS
Rehearsals a cast generally won't stand for?
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ICY
Distant
(3)
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ICY
Distant
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HATER
Constant critic
(5)
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Sep 18, 2026
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HATER
Constant critic
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WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
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WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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DEMIMOORE
Star of "Ghost" and "The Substance"
(9)
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Sep 14, 2026
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DEMIMOORE
Star of "Ghost" and "The Substance"
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IGOR
Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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IGOR
Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
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MEAL
Ground substance
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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MEAL
Ground substance
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DEMI
Moore of "The Substance"
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
DEMI
Moore of "The Substance"
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OMEGA
Symbol of resistance
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
OMEGA
Symbol of resistance
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TSP
Baker's shortening?
(3)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
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1%
EASELS
Art studio stands
(6)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
EASELS
Art studio stands
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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MANE
Locks on a mustang
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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MANE
Locks on a mustang
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OHMS
Measures of resistance
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
OHMS
Measures of resistance
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TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
(8)
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Aug 15, 2026
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TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
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ITHELP
Networking assistance
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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ITHELP
Networking assistance
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
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ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
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1%
ILLADVISED
"Our previous recommendation stands"?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
ILLADVISED
"Our previous recommendation stands"?
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SLIME
Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo Institute
(5)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
SLIME
Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo Institute
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
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1%
SLAP
High-five sound
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLAP
High-five sound
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SIRI
Apple assistant
(4)
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1%
SIRI
Apple assistant
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CAR
Bronco or Mustang
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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CAR
Bronco or Mustang
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TEAK
Water-resistant wood
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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TEAK
Water-resistant wood
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LECTERN
Speaker's stand
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
LECTERN
Speaker's stand
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TEE
Caddie's stand
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
TEE
Caddie's stand
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AID
Assistance
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
AID
Assistance
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ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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AIRIER
Less substantial
(6)
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1%
AIRIER
Less substantial
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OPEDS
News stands?
(5)
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1%
OPEDS
News stands?
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POWERPOSE
Confidence-enabling stance
(9)
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Jul 3, 2026
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POWERPOSE
Confidence-enabling stance
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ISOLDE
Tristan's beloved
(6)
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Jul 3, 2026
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ISOLDE
Tristan's beloved
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MILERS
Middle-distance runners
(6)
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Jul 2, 2026
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MILERS
Middle-distance runners
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COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
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Jul 2, 2026
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COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
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ALKALI
High-pH substance
(6)
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Jul 1, 2026
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ALKALI
High-pH substance
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ALOOF
Cool and distant
(5)
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1%
ALOOF
Cool and distant
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EMU
Ostrich's shorter cousin
(3)
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1%
EMU
Ostrich's shorter cousin
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SEE
"Understand?"
(3)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
SEE
"Understand?"
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SPAN
Bridge distance
(4)
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SPAN
Bridge distance
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LAST
Go the distance
(4)
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LAST
Go the distance
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KARAT
Gold standard
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
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KARAT
Gold standard
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MIME
Silent performer
(4)
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MIME
Silent performer
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DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
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How many possible solutions does "Former country that included five -stan countries, for short" have?
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