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 194 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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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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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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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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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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Jun 25, 2026
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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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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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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AMI
French friend
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AMI
French friend
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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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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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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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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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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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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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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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
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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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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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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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
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
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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
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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
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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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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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
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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!"
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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
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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AONE
Best of the best
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AONE
Best of the best
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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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
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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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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
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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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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
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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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Aug 7, 2026
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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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Aug 6, 2026
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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
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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
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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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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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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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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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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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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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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?
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(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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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
(5)
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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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
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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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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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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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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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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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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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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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BAMBI
Deer friend of Flower and Thumper
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BAMBI
Deer friend of Flower and Thumper
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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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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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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Jul 8, 2026
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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Jul 7, 2026
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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RARE
Not often seen
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RARE
Not often seen
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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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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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
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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ELMO
Red friend of Cookie Monster
(4)
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ELMO
Red friend of Cookie Monster
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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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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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EST
Population fig., often
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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
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
(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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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
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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Jun 28, 2026
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
(4)
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ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
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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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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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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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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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AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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AROAR
Like fans after great plays
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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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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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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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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
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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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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
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APR
Easter mo., often
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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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IAGO
Othello's false friend
(4)
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IAGO
Othello's false friend
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
(12)
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Jun 12, 2026
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LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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MIME
Silent performer
(4)
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Jun 10, 2026
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MIME
Silent performer
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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EMAIL
Username, often
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
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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
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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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Sep 19, 2026
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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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Sep 14, 2026
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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
(9)
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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
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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
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TAMER
More family-friendly
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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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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
(7)
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MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
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OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
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COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
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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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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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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
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
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
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Jun 19, 2026
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IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
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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
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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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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GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
(11)
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Jun 2, 2026
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GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
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Anxious feeling
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