Crossword Definitions and Answers

Constructed by: Guilherme Gilioli Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Theme (according to Bill): A + B = C Themed answers come in threes, all in the same row. The first two answers are combined to make a new word, a synonym for the third word: 17A For the ages : EPIC 18A Submit : ENTER 19A 17-Across + 18-Across = 19-Across : CORE ( EPICENTER ) 32A Garnish for a shrimp taco : LIME 33A Morty’s cartoon pal : RICK 35A 32-Across + 33-Across = 35-Across : VERSE ( LIMERICK ) 40A Locale for the hustle and the funky chicken : DISCO 42A Not just a little : VERY 43A 40-Across + 42-Across = 43-Across : FIND ( DISCOVERY ) 56A Swindles : CONS 57A Feature of a wedding dress : TRAIN 59A 56-Across + 57-Across = 59-Across : BIND ( CONSTRAIN ) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 8m 19s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-...

Advertisement Constructed by: Alan Olschwang Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Long-Winded Themed answers each include circled letters, with a LONG gap between them, that spell out the word “WIND”: 61A Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are? : LONG-WINDED 17A Watch straps : W R I STBA ND S 27A Chardonnay-based wine : W H I TE BURGU ND Y 45A Reverse chin lock, for one : W RESTL IN G HOL D Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 5m 38s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Moving at a snail’s pace : SLOW Snails and slugs are referred to collectively as gastropods. There are many, many species of gastropods, found both on land and in the sea. Gastropods with shells are generally described as snails, and those species without shells are referred to as slugs. 5 Wedding invite enclosures : RSVPS “RSVP” stands...

Advertisement Constructed by: Joe Deeney Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Eye Contact The first word in each themed answer ends in “I”, and the second starts with “I”: 60A Nonverbal communication concern, and a phonetic hint to a feature of 16-, 25-, 37-, and 49-Across : EYE CONTACT and “I” CONTACT 16A Denomination of most of the world’s Muslims : SUNN I I SLAM 25A Spiced cold drink made with sweetened condensed milk : THA I I CED TEA 37A Pro on the slopes : SK I I NSTRUCTOR 49A Coastal resort town southeast of Naples : AMALF I, I TALY Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 5m 40s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Spelman or Morehouse, for short : HBCU Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a group of higher education institutions that were established, mainly after the Civil War, to primarily serve the Afri...

Advertisement Constructed by: MaryEllen Uthlaut Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Zip It Themed answers are each items that are often ZIPPED: 59A “Pipe down!,” and an instruction for 18-, 25-, 43-, and 57-Across : ZIP IT! 18A Change holder : COIN PURSE 25A Decorative sham, for one : PILLOW COVER 43A Camper’s bedding : SLEEPING BAG 57A Outerwear for hitting the slopes : SKI JACKET Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 4m 34s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Double-deckers in checkers : KINGS In the game of checkers, when a “man” reaches the other side of the board, it is promoted to “king”. The king is designated by placing a second piece on top of the first. 6 RPM gauge : TACH The tachometer takes its name from the Greek word “tachos” meaning “speed”. A tachometer in a car measures engine revolutions per minute (rpm). 10 ...

Advertisement Constructed by: Enrique Henestroza Anguiano Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Theme: Moving Parts Themed answers each include the appearance of the letter string “CAMEO”, but with the order MOVED: 110A Small film role, and a feature of the answer to each starred clue? : CAMEO APPEARANCE 27A *Contact the Better Business Bureau, say : LODG E A COM PLAINT 36A *”We’re glad you joined the team!” : WEL COME A BOARD! 49A *Summer treat : ICE CR EAM CO NE 65A *Request at some stage shows : N O CAME RAS, PLEASE 86A *Some home entertainment systems : G AME CO NSOLES 95A *Indoor roller coaster at Disney Parks : SP ACE MO UNTAIN Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 15m 45s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 15 Guerrero greeting : HOLA The Mexican city of Acapulco is on the southwest coast of the country, in the state of Guerrero. The name “...