Crossword Definitions and Answers

Advertisement Constructed by: Jeffrey Wechsler Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Added Themed answers are common phrases with “ED” ADDED: 65A Extra, and a two-word hint to the answers to the starred clues : ADDED and ADD “ED” 17A *Teachers who demand perfect asanas? : YOGA PEDANTS (add ED to “yoga pants ”) 24A *Blogs and newsletters about raising a family? : MAMMA MEDIA (add ED to “mamma mia ”) 49A *Lion or tiger in the National Zoo? : FEDERAL CAT (add ED to “ feral cat”) 58A *Ocean predator taking whatever comes its way? : MAKE-DO SHARK (add ED to “ mako shark”) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 10m 05s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 6 Like a WiFi-enabled toaster : SMART “Wi-Fi” is nothing more than a trademark, a trademark registered by an association of manufacturers of equipment that use wireless LAN (Local Are

Constructed by: David Karp Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Theme: None Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 8m 43s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 5 “___ luego” (Spanish “bye”) : HASTA “Hasta luego” translates literally from Spanish as “until later”, and is used to say “see you later”. 15 Brilliance : ECLAT “Éclat” can describe a brilliant show of success, as well as the applause or accolade that one receives for that success. The word “éclat” derives from the French “éclater” meaning “to splinter, burst out”. 17 Wild goat with curved horns : IBEX “Ibex” is a common name for various species of mountain goat. “Ibex” is a Latin name that was used for wild goats found in the Alps and Apennines in Europe. 20 People person? : SEXIEST MAN ALIVE There used to be a “People” page in each

Advertisement Constructed by: MaryEllen Uthlaut Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Theme (according to Bill): Witty City Themed answers are common phrases reinterpreted as CITY names: 17A City for delinquent library patrons? : FINE POINT 25A City for look-alikes? : DOUBLE PARK 37A City for undercover agents? : MOLEHILLS 53A City for bank managers? : SAFE HARBOR 63A City for feather-bed manufacturers? : DOWNFALLS Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 8m 15s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 8 Young deer : FAWNS A fawn is a young deer, usually one less than a year old. 13 Comedian Nwodim : EGO Actress and comedian Ego Nwodim joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in 2018. She was a biology major at the University of Southern California, a classic foundation for a successful comedian … 14 “Luther” star Elba : IDRIS English actor Idris Elba pl

Constructed by: Jeremy Newton Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Reveal Answer: It’s a Lot to Unpack Circled letters in the grid contain the letters “A LOT”, and these letters get UNPACKED as we descend the grid: 62A “So many layers here” … or a hint to the circled squares : IT’S “A LOT” TO UNPACK 16A “Which is a big deal, considering!” : AND THAT’S SAYING A LOT 26A Contest for millions on the West Coast : CALIFORNI A LOT TO 47A Popular skin moisturizer : ALOE VER A LOT ION Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 15m 07s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Cartesian sum? : I AM Anything pertaining to the philosophy of the great Rene Descartes can be described by the adjective “Cartesian”. The great French philosopher Rene Descartes made the famous statement in Latin, “Cogito ergo su

Advertisement Constructed by: Brooke Husic Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Mixed Results Themed answers each include the letter string “RESULT”, but with the order MIXED: 50A Ambiguous outcome, and what the circled letters literally contain : MIXED RESULTS 20A Fudge-and-caramel ice cream dish : TU RTLE SU NDAE 26A Regulations for a big contest : TOURNAMEN T RULES 44A Gradually and reliably : SLOWLY BU T SUREL Y Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 7m 03s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Enthusiast : BUFF A buff or nut is someone who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a subject. For example, one might be a movie buff, or perhaps a baseball nut. 10 Member of an ancient religion that values nonviolence : JAIN Jainism is a religion based in India in which the faithful practice an ascetic way of life and honor

Constructed by: Jeff Stillman Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Reveal Answer: Initial Here Themed answers are names, missing a middle INITIAL: 38A Contract directive … or a hint to what’s missing from 17-, 20-, 58- and 62-Across : INITIAL HERE 17A “Fargo” actor : WILLIAM MACY (William H. Macy) 20A Mad magazine symbol : ALFRED NEUMAN (Alfred E. Neuman) 58A Pioneering journalist who helped expose McCarthyism : EDWARD MURROW (Edward R. Murrow) 62A Rodent with a restaurant chain : CHUCK CHEESE (Chuck E. Cheese) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 7m 24s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Coveted Michelin designation : STAR Michelin is a manufacturer of tires that is based in France. The company was founded by brothers Édouard and André Michelin in 1888. The brothers were