Crossword Answer For
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 5, 2025 Answers
The crossword clue "Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from November 5, 2025. We've gathered 193 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is CHARACTERACTRESS (16 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
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CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
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Oct 22, 2026
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
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DRSEUSS
Writer/illustrator who often wrote in anapestic tetrameter
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Oct 16, 2026
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DRSEUSS
Writer/illustrator who often wrote in anapestic tetrameter
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CELEBS
Folks who are often recognized
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CELEBS
Folks who are often recognized
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OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
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Oct 7, 2026
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OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
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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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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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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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Aug 29, 2026
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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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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DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
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DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
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MAHI
Fish often grilled for tacos, informally
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Nov 9, 2026
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MAHI
Fish often grilled for tacos, informally
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TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
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Nov 8, 2026
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TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
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DRYSHAMPOO
Hair product that often contains cornstarch
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Nov 5, 2026
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DRYSHAMPOO
Hair product that often contains cornstarch
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SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
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Nov 2, 2026
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SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
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ATTIC
Room that often has a slanted ceiling
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ATTIC
Room that often has a slanted ceiling
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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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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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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CALIFORNIAGHOST
Apparition who only appears on Halloween in the Golden State?
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Oct 30, 2026
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CALIFORNIAGHOST
Apparition who only appears on Halloween in the Golden State?
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LOSTONESGHOUL
Got separated from a spooky friend at a Halloween party?
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LOSTONESGHOUL
Got separated from a spooky friend at a Halloween party?
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WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
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Oct 27, 2026
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WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
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MYLES
NFLer Garrett who made a record 23 sacks in 2025
(5)
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Oct 27, 2026
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MYLES
NFLer Garrett who made a record 23 sacks in 2025
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MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
(13)
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Oct 25, 2026
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MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
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LYNN
Swann who won four Super Bowls with the Steelers
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Oct 25, 2026
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LYNN
Swann who won four Super Bowls with the Steelers
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ALSORAN
One who didn't get a seat
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ALSORAN
One who didn't get a seat
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ROBBER
One who takes things the wrong way?
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Oct 24, 2026
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ROBBER
One who takes things the wrong way?
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SUPERMOM
Parent who seems to do it all
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Oct 24, 2026
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SUPERMOM
Parent who seems to do it all
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HARDROLL
Bread for a bacon, egg, and cheese, often
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Oct 21, 2026
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HARDROLL
Bread for a bacon, egg, and cheese, often
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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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ANTMAN
Marvel superhero who shrinks to the size of a bug
(6)
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Oct 20, 2026
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ANTMAN
Marvel superhero who shrinks to the size of a bug
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AISHA
Actress Tyler who voices Lana Kane on "Archer"
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Oct 19, 2026
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AISHA
Actress Tyler who voices Lana Kane on "Archer"
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RITAWILSON
Actress and philanthropist who has co-produced films with Tom Hanks
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Oct 19, 2026
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RITAWILSON
Actress and philanthropist who has co-produced films with Tom Hanks
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PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
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Oct 18, 2026
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PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
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ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
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Oct 18, 2026
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ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
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SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
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Oct 17, 2026
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SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
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LEADGUITAR
Role for one who picks the melody?
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Oct 17, 2026
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LEADGUITAR
Role for one who picks the melody?
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LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
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LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
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LEON
Swimmer Marchand who won four gold medals at Paris 2024
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Oct 16, 2026
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LEON
Swimmer Marchand who won four gold medals at Paris 2024
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RUMI
Sufi mystic who wrote the six-volume poem the Masnavi
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Oct 15, 2026
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RUMI
Sufi mystic who wrote the six-volume poem the Masnavi
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AMIGA
Latina friend
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AMIGA
Latina friend
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ELOTE
Street corn often topped with cotija
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ELOTE
Street corn often topped with cotija
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OVALS
Running track shapes, often
(5)
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Oct 13, 2026
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OVALS
Running track shapes, often
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RAJ
TV friend of Sheldon and Howard
(3)
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RAJ
TV friend of Sheldon and Howard
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DIAZ
Cameron who voices Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
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DIAZ
Cameron who voices Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise
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COOKUNTILGOLDENBROWN
Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?
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Oct 11, 2026
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COOKUNTILGOLDENBROWN
Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?
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FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
(14)
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Oct 11, 2026
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FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
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BLAMEME
"I'm the one who screwed up"
(7)
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Oct 11, 2026
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BLAMEME
"I'm the one who screwed up"
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COMIC
Stand-up performer
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COMIC
Stand-up performer
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MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
(5)
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Oct 10, 2026
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MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
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HONOREE
One who is recognized
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HONOREE
One who is recognized
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RAVER
Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
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RAVER
Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks
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BYRON
Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
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BYRON
Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence
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UMPS
Pros who work at home
(4)
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UMPS
Pros who work at home
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2%
MOZZARELLA
Contents of a cheese pull, often
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Oct 8, 2026
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MOZZARELLA
Contents of a cheese pull, often
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
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ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
(4)
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Oct 6, 2026
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ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
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PHOEBE
"Friends" friend
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Oct 1, 2026
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PHOEBE
"Friends" friend
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OTHER
Last multiple-choice choice, often
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OTHER
Last multiple-choice choice, often
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SIT
Word often said while holding a treat
(3)
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SIT
Word often said while holding a treat
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ARTISTE
Skilled performer
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ARTISTE
Skilled performer
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ASHA
Girl who befriends a magical star in Disney's "Wish"
(4)
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Sep 29, 2026
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ASHA
Girl who befriends a magical star in Disney's "Wish"
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CPAS
Pros who are busy in Apr.
(4)
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CPAS
Pros who are busy in Apr.
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THIEF
One who takes inventory?
(5)
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Sep 27, 2026
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THIEF
One who takes inventory?
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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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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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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AMI
French friend
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
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AMI
French friend
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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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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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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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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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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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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2%
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
(3)
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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
(5)
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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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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"
(4)
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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
(5)
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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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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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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?
(14)
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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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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
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Sep 8, 2026
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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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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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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2%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
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Sep 1, 2026
2%
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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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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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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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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2%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
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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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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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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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AONE
Best of the best
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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AONE
Best of the best
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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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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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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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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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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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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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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
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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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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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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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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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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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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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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
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ESPY
Award for top plays?
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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AMIE
French friend
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
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AMIE
French friend
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
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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
(4)
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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
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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
(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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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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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
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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
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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THEYLL
"__ Never Catch Us": Jessica Goodman bestseller
(6)
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Nov 10, 2026
1%
THEYLL
"__ Never Catch Us": Jessica Goodman bestseller
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POPEYETHESAILOR
*Spinach eater who's smitten with Olive Oyl
(15)
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Nov 9, 2026
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POPEYETHESAILOR
*Spinach eater who's smitten with Olive Oyl
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SHIATSU
Japanese massage technique whose name means "finger pressure"
(7)
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Nov 9, 2026
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SHIATSU
Japanese massage technique whose name means "finger pressure"
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FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
(15)
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Nov 8, 2026
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FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
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MAXISTANDS
Shop displays of long skirts?
(10)
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Nov 8, 2026
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MAXISTANDS
Shop displays of long skirts?
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PLEATHER
Vegan-friendly fabric
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
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PLEATHER
Vegan-friendly fabric
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YEWS
Trees whose wood is used for lutes and bows
(4)
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YEWS
Trees whose wood is used for lutes and bows
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CHEAPEATS
Budget-friendly fare
(9)
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Nov 3, 2026
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CHEAPEATS
Budget-friendly fare
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MEDEA
Sorceress whose aunt is the sorceress Circe
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
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MEDEA
Sorceress whose aunt is the sorceress Circe
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OSSOBUCO
Dish whose name means "bone with a hole" in Italian
(8)
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Oct 29, 2026
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OSSOBUCO
Dish whose name means "bone with a hole" in Italian
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BEAU
Boyfriend
(4)
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BEAU
Boyfriend
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METS
Team whose mascot's head is a baseball
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
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METS
Team whose mascot's head is a baseball
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BUSMEN
Chaps whose business is picking up?
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
1%
BUSMEN
Chaps whose business is picking up?
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SAMSUNG
Korean company whose name means "three stars"
(7)
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Oct 24, 2026
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SAMSUNG
Korean company whose name means "three stars"
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ALL
The whole lot
(3)
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ALL
The whole lot
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PRACTICALJOKE
Filling a friend's car with balloons, e.g.
(13)
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PRACTICALJOKE
Filling a friend's car with balloons, e.g.
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CANNES
Festival that bestows a Grand Prix
(6)
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Oct 11, 2026
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CANNES
Festival that bestows a Grand Prix
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SLOWEATER
One who's not a fast-food fan?
(9)
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Oct 6, 2026
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SLOWEATER
One who's not a fast-food fan?
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TEALS
Birds for whom a color is named
(5)
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Oct 3, 2026
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TEALS
Birds for whom a color is named
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
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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
(9)
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
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ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
(3)
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ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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AMIS
French friends
(4)
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AMIS
French friends
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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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Sep 6, 2026
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
(5)
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SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
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BIKE
Eco-friendly commuting option
(4)
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BIKE
Eco-friendly commuting option
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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TAMER
More family-friendly
(5)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
TAMER
More family-friendly
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1%
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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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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1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
(7)
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1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
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OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
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1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
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COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
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THAW
Grow friendlier
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
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THAW
Grow friendlier
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1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend" have?
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