Crossword Definitions and Answers

Advertisement Constructed by: Jess Rucks 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: 10m 50s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Red aperitif : CAMPARI Campari is an alcoholic beverage with a distinctive red color and a pleasant, yet bitter taste. It is a key ingredient in one of my favorite cocktails: an Americano (one part Campari, one part sweet vermouth and a dash of club soda). An apéritif is an alcoholic drink served before a meal, to stimulate the palate. A digestif is an alcoholic drink served after a meal, to aid digestion. 8 Defib experts : EMTS An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically analyzes the heart rhythm of a person who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal

Constructed by: Ahmed Bayoumi 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: 20m 30s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 One who’s left holding the bag? : CADDIE “Caddie” is a Scottish word, as one might expect given the history of the game of golf. It is a local word derived from the French “cadet” that describes a younger son or brother, or a student officer in the military. The variant spelling “caddy” is quite common. 7 Dessert with layers : SPUMONI Spumone (plural “spumoni”) is an Italian dessert, one made with a mixture of three ice cream flavors and containing candied fruit and nuts. 18 Took a hit : TOKED “Toke” is a slang term describing a puff on a marijuana cigarette, or on a pipe containing the drug. 22 Esther of “Good Times” : ROLLE Es

Advertisement Constructed by: Robin Stears Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Theme (according to Bill): Leading Statements Themed answers all sound like common phrases, but refer to regional LEADERS specified in the corresponding clues: 17A Official portraitist for a Mongolian leader? : KHAN ARTIST (sounds like “ con artist”) 25A Condiment for an Ottoman leader? : SULTAN PEPPER (sound like “ salt and pepper”) 42A Paltry stipend for a Middle Eastern leader? : EMIR PITTANCE (sounds like “ a mere pittance”) 56A Humble abode for an Arab leader? : SHEIK SHACK (sounds like “ Shake Shack”) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 7m 12s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 5 Cicada predators : WASPS Cicadas are insects that are found all over the world. Although they resemble locusts, cicadas are an unrelated family. The name “cicada” is Latin and tr

Constructed by: Malaika Handa 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: 15m 58s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 5 God who rides the eight-legged horse Sleipnir : ODIN Sleipnir is an eight-legged horse of Norse mythology, the steed that was ridden by Odin. 9 Tube feature, with “the” : … GAP “Mind the gap” is a very famous announcement made in several stations on the London Underground. The announcement is needed as there can be a large gap between the doorways of trains and the platform. This gap arises because the platforms of some stations are quite curved, while the train cars are, of course, straight. The official name of the London “Underground” rail network is a little deceptive, as over half of the track system-wide is actually “over gro

Advertisement Constructed by: Jeff Stillman Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Donut Themed answers each start with a type of DONUT, and the letters O circled in the grid represent DONUTS: 52D Treat whose varieties appear at the starts of four long answers and are represented a dozen times in this puzzle : DONUT 18A Propaganda technique that attempts to appeal to average Joes : PLAIN FOLKS 26A Accessory for early U.S. presidents : POWDERED WIG 44A Candy-coated caramels in a yellow package : SUGAR BABIES 59A Like the eyes of a person who hasn’t gotten enough sleep : GLAZED OVER Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 6m 51s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Green shade : JADE “Jade” is actually the name given to two different mineral rocks, both of which are used to make gemstones. The first is nephrite, a mineral with a vary

Constructed by: Ricky Cruz Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Theme (according to Bill): Key Phrases Themed clues each include a key signature, which is used in the corresponding answers: 17A Key signature with zero sharps or flats, followed by “Some energy drinks” : MONSTERS IN C (looks like “Monsters, Inc.”) 30A Key signature with three sharps, followed by “Court athlete, slangily” : BALLER IN A (looks like “ballerina”) 45A Key signature with three sharps, followed by “Most wan” : PALEST IN E (looks like “Palestine”) 61A Key signature with three sharps, followed by “Leaf-raking time” : FALL IN G-FLAT (looks like “falling flat”) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 12m 30s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 17 Key signature with zero sharps or flats, followed by “Some energy drin