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- Make extremely happy – ELATE: To bring great joy or delight.
- Planets poetically – ORBS: A poetic term often used to describe planets as spherical bodies.
- ___ czar N.Y.C. government position whose job listing called for a virulent vehemence for vermin – RAT: A title for a city official dedicated to controlling pest populations.
- Historical object – RELIC: An artifact from the past, typically of significant historical interest.
- Watery as tea – WEAK: Describing tea that is thin or diluted in flavor.
- A spare one might be kept in the boot – TYRE: Refers to a spare tire stored in the trunk (boot) of a car.
- *Actor who played Oscar Wilde in Wilde [fish] – STEPHENFRY: Noted actor known for portraying Oscar Wilde in the film “Wilde.”
- Word before date or dance – RAIN: Often used in terms like “rain date” or “rain dance.”
- Discard – TOSS: To throw something away or aside.
- Journalists’ credits – BYLINES: Lines in a newspaper naming the author of an article.
- Bit of Tex-Mex bar food – TACO: A popular Mexican dish served at bars and restaurants.
- Starting point for a record-setting swim in 2023’s Nyad – CUBA: The location from which swimmer Diana Nyad started her historic swim.
- One under a birdie – EAGLE: A term in golf scoring two strokes under par.
- Pigment used in the Lascaux cave paintings – OCHER: A natural earth pigment ranging in color from yellow to deep orange or brown.
- High-pitched flute – PICCOLO: A small flute sounding an octave higher than the standard.
- New waxing waning full etc. – PHASES: Different stages in the lunar cycle.
- Sticky stuff – GOO: A sticky or slimy substance.
- Frequently phished figs. – SSNS: Social Security numbers, often targeted in phishing attacks.
- ___ vs. para (Spanish 101 topic) – POR: A preposition in Spanish often taught in beginner courses, contrasted with “para.”
- Certain immature adult … with a hint to both halves of the answers to each starred clue – MANBABY: Slang for an adult displaying immature behavior, hinting at a puzzle theme.
- Auction bundle – LOT: A group of items sold together in an auction setting.
- Worn-down part of a shoe – SOLE: The bottom portion of a shoe that makes contact with the ground.
- Japan’s national fish – KOI: A decorative fish commonly found in Japanese water gardens, symbolizing love and friendship.
- Risky choice of surfing apparel – BIKINI: A minimal two-piece swimsuit, potentially impractical for rigorous sports like surfing.
- Makes (oneself) beloved – ENDEARS: To cause oneself to be loved or cherished through charming or affectionate actions.
- San Fran athlete – NINER: A colloquial term for a player on the San Francisco 49ers, an American football team.
- ___ Rica – COSTA: A reference to Costa Rica, a Central American country known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity.
- Many a flat-screen – HDTV: High-Definition Television, a standard for very clear digital broadcast and video playback.
- Pepper and O’Leary of classic rock: Abbr. – SGTS: Refers to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, an iconic album by The Beatles.
- Immobilizers for bone fractures – SPLINTS: Devices used to stabilize and support broken bones to ensure proper healing.
- Pokes fun at – RIBS: To tease or joke with someone in a playful manner.
- Fuel from a bog – PEAT: Organic material formed in wetland conditions, used historically as a source of fuel.
- *Inventor who patented the first revolver [stallion] – SAMUELCOLT: The inventor known for creating the Colt revolver, revolutionizing firearms with the ability to fire multiple rounds without reloading.
- Group of ants – ARMY: A large number of ants, often referred to collectively when discussing their organized, military-like behavior.
- Where a teen may wear a tux – PROM: A formal dance at high schools, typically held near the end of the academic year.
- Mammal with a miniature trunk – TAPIR: A forest-dwelling animal noted for its short, prehensile snout resembling a trunk.
- Snatch – NAB: To grab or capture something quickly and often unexpectedly.
- Hits the slopes – SKIS: To engage in skiing, a winter sport involving traveling over snow with long, narrow pieces of material strapped to one’s feet.
- Exact godly vengeance on – SMITE: To strike with a divine or supernatural force as a form of punishment.
- Hosp. areas – ERS: Emergency Rooms, critical sections of hospitals that provide immediate care for acute conditions.
- Rent out – LEASE: To allow the use of property or equipment in exchange for regular payments.
- Drink aptly found in medieval era – MEAD: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water, often associated with ancient times.
- Treads lightly – TIPTOES: To walk carefully and quietly, minimizing noise and impact.
- Bounce off the walls, say – ECHO: A sound reflected off surfaces such that it repeats.
- Comes clean – CONFESSES: To admit or disclose something, typically a truth that has been hidden.
- Stadium whistle-blower – REFEREE: An official in sports games responsible for enforcing the rules.
- Beef option at Chipotle – BARBACOA: A type of cooking meat, typically beef, that’s slow-cooked over an open fire or in a pit.
- Vodka brand in a blue bottle – SKYY: A popular vodka brand known for its distinctive blue bottle.
- *Mouseketeer peer of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake [gander] – RYANGOSLING: An actor who, like Spears and Timberlake, was a cast member of the Mickey Mouse Club.
- The Little Mermaid mermaid – ARIEL: The main character in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
- Past present or future – TENSE: A grammatical category that locates a situation in time, indicating when the action of a verb occurs.
- Free ones might precede subscriptions – TRIALS: Periods during which one can use a service for free before deciding to subscribe for a fee.
- Window-closing key – ESC: Short for “Escape,” a computer key used to cancel operations or close windows.
- Sign before Virgo – LEO: The astrological sign in the zodiac calendar that comes before Virgo, symbolized by the lion.
- Big name in baseball cards – TOPPS: A prominent manufacturer known for producing collectible baseball cards and other sports-related memorabilia.
- Gesundheit prompter – SNEEZE: An involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, typically eliciting a “Gesundheit” or “bless you” response.
- *English essayist who wrote ‘Lawyers, I suppose, were children once’ [ram] – CHARLESLAMB: A renowned essayist known for his thoughtful and often whimsical prose.
- Resident of 123½ Sesame Street – BERT: One of the muppet characters living on Sesame Street, known for his distinctive monobrow and partnership with Ernie.
- Sleep stage – REM: Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a stage of sleep characterized by vivid dreams and increased brain activity.
- Kind of salad that sounds like it should include corn – COBB: A type of salad typically containing chicken, bacon, eggs, and various vegetables but not corn.
- Fermented rice wine – SAKE: A Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.
- Quartet + quintet – NINE: A group or set consisting of nine members (four in a quartet plus five in a quintet).
- Starts to wake – STIRS: Begins to move or awaken from sleep.
- Wild couples cruise? – NOAH’S ARK: A biblical reference to the vessel that saved pairs of every animal species during a great flood.
- Yang’s partner – YIN: In Chinese philosophy, the passive, feminine, earthy component balanced by the active, masculine, heavenly component, Yang.
- Being – EXISTENCE: The state or fact of living or existing.
- What might catch X’s at an O’s game? – GLOVE: Referring to a baseball glove, which catches the baseball (‘X’s) during a game.
- N.F.L. coach Campbell – DAN: Dan Campbell, a head coach in the National Football League.
- Noodles on a guitar – RIFS: Informal term for playing improvised, intricate musical phrases on a guitar.
- Network with gavel-to-gavel coverage – CSPAN: A television network known for providing uninterrupted, comprehensive coverage of government proceedings.
- Word in the title of Broadway’s longest-running show – PHANTOM: Referring to “The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest continuously running show.
- Compete (for) – VIE: To strive for superiority or victory; to contest.
- Baker’s amts. – TSBS: Abbreviation for tablespoons, a common measurement used in baking.
- Crispy sammies – BLTS: Sandwiches made with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato, noted for their crisp texture.
- Miss Piggy to Miss Piggy – MOI: French for “me,” often used by Miss Piggy as a way to refer to herself.
- Essie competitor – OPI: A brand that, like Essie, is well-known for its nail polish products.
- Deserving of a fire emoji as a party – LIT: Slang for an exciting, fun, or “on fire” party.
- III in Rome – TRE: The Roman numeral for three.