Crossword Definitions and Answers

Advertisement Constructed by: Jolie L’Heureux & Alexander Liebeskind Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: It’s a Long Story Themed answers each start with a synonym of “LONG STORY”: 57A “I’ll tell you the rest another time,” and what can be said about the starts of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 49-Across : IT’S A LONG STORY 20A Bank customer, e.g. : ACCOUNT HOLDER 28A Colorful and fuzzy street art : YARN BOMB 36A Innovative concept : NOVEL IDEA 49A Big-time letdown : EPIC FAIL Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 5m 35s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Matriarch of the Three Bears : MAMA The story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” was first recorded in 1837 in England, although the narrative was around before it was actually written down. The original fairy tale was rather gruesome, but successive versions became more family-or

Constructed by: David Litman & Andrea Carla Michaels Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Reveal Answer: See You in Court Themed answers are all famous people who one might SEE IN or on a COURT: 51A Words before legal action … or what one might exclaim to 19-, 24- and 45-Across? : SEE YOU IN COURT 19A Tennis great with a sister who’s also a tennis great : VENUS WILLIAMS 24A British royal crowned in May 2023 : KING CHARLES III 45A First Latina justice, successor to David Souter : SONIA SOTOMAYOR Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 5m 22s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Reference point for nighttime navigation : STAR Because the orientation of the Earth’s axis shifts, albeit very slowly, the position of north relative to the stars changes over time. The bright star that is cl

Advertisement Constructed by: C.C. Burnikel Edited by: Patti Varol 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: 15m 06s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 11 National Humor Mo. : APR National Humor Month was launched in 1976, and is observed in April of each year. The idea came from author and humorist Larry Wilde. Wilde’s intent was to highlight the therapeutic value of laughter and joy. 15 California roll ingredient : CRAB A California roll is a kind of sushi roll that is made inside-out, with the seaweed inside and the rice on the outside. A California roll often includes rice, seaweed, cucumber and avocado. The dish originated in Los Angeles where a chef at the Tokyo Kaikan restaurant substituted avocado for fatty tuna (“toro”) in a traditional sushi recipe. The chef also put the seaweed on the inside, as his American customers pre

Constructed by: Sam Ezersky 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: 23m 54s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 These don’t hold water : CAMEL HUMPS Perhaps the most distinctive feature of a camel is the large deposit of fatty tissue on its back. The dromedary is the most common camel, and has one hump of fatty tissue on its back. The Bactrian camel has two humps, and makes up just 6% of the world’s camel population. Those fatty humps are useful if no food or water is available, as fat can be broken down into water and energy. 11 Canal implement : Q-TIP Cotton swabs were originally marketed under the name “Baby Gays”. This was changed in 1926 to “Q-Tips”, with the Q standing for “quality”. 16 100 cents, in Africa : RAND The rand is the curren

Advertisement Constructed by: Samantha Podos Nowak & Katie Hale Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Give It a Try Themed answers are each common phrases with A “TRY” inserted: 60A “Go on, take a taste!” … or an apt title for this puzzle? : GIVE IT A TRY! 17A Feature of a jean jacket with a snowflake design? : WINTRY BACK (from “ win back”) 24A French dessert for a romantic date? : PASTRY DE DEUX (from “ pas de deux”) 37A Handwoven textile that’s a big source of comfort? : SECURITY TAPESTRY (from “security tapes ”) 48A Group that oversees tablets? : IPAD MINISTRY (from “iPad minis ”) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 10m 23s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 7 Built-in part of a camisole, maybe : BRA A camisole (also “cami”) is a sleeveless undergarment worn by women that extends down to the waist. “Camisole” is a Fr

Advertisement Constructed by: Jeffrey Wechsler Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: The Meaning of Life Themed answers each can define THE MEANING OF “LIFE”: 55A Profound philosophical subject, as defined by the answers to 21-, 32-, and 42-Across? : THE MEANING OF LIFE 21A See 55-Across : HISTORIC MAGAZINE 32A See 55-Across : BREAKFAST CEREAL 42A See 55-Across : FAMILY BOARD GAME Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 6m 32s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Electronic music duo __ Punk : DAFT Daft Punk was an electronic music duo from Paris, France that formed in 1993, with members Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. The pair split up in 2021. 5 McEntire of country music (and old sitcoms) : REBA Reba McEntire is a country music singer and television actress. McEntire starred in her own sitcom “Reba” that aired on