45 reviewed clue-answer pairs
6-letter crossword answers
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ForfendsThe New York Times Crossword · Direct definition · August 19, 2026
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First poet to perform at the Super BowlLA Times Crossword · Name or title · August 22, 2026
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"Respect" singer FranklinLA Times Crossword · Name or title · August 24, 2026
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*6thThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 25, 2026
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"Wowza!"The New York Times Crossword · Informal usage · August 25, 2026
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Actress PriyankaUSA TODAY Crossword · Name or title · August 27, 2026
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Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country musicLA Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 27, 2026
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Skating jumps similar to toe loopsLA Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 27, 2026
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Drummer in the Electric MayhemLA Times Crossword · Name or title · August 28, 2026
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Started to boilThe New York Times Crossword · Wordplay · August 29, 2026
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Unstressed vowel soundsLA Times Crossword · Direct definition · August 29, 2026
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Ankle-relatedNYT Midi Crossword · Crossword clue · August 30, 2026
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Explosive soundThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 30, 2026
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"Arrested Development," e.g.USA TODAY Crossword · Crossword clue · August 30, 2026
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Possible response to "Who, me?"USA TODAY Crossword · Crossword clue · August 30, 2026
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Tried to cool down, as hot soupLA Times Crossword · Crossword clue · September 1, 2026
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"Play another one!"USA TODAY Crossword · Crossword clue · September 2, 2026
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"Melts in your mouth" candies … or a hint to this puzzle's themeThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · September 2, 2026
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Mama Morton of "Chicago," for oneThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · September 2, 2026
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FollowedThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · September 3, 2026
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AuthorizeThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · September 3, 2026
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"Miss you ___ / Sincerely, Me" ("Dear Evan Hansen" lyric)USA TODAY Crossword · Crossword clue · September 3, 2026
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Its state quarter features a grizzly bear catching a salmonNYT Mini · Fact clue · September 5, 2026
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Run-of-the-millNYT Mini · Crossword clue · September 5, 2026
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Needing a friendNYT Mini · Crossword clue · September 5, 2026
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Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchenNYT Mini · Crossword clue · September 5, 2026
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See 16-DownNYT Midi Crossword · Crossword clue · September 6, 2026
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Cow’s sounds in “Old MacDonald”NYT Midi Crossword · Crossword clue · September 6, 2026
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“Oh, buzz off”The New York Times Crossword · Informal usage · August 19, 2026
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Vegas venue whose interior includes the world's largest LED screenUSA TODAY Crossword · Name or title · August 20, 2026
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Mexican beer brandThe New York Times Crossword · Name or title · August 25, 2026
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Singer Jones who fronted the Dap-KingsUSA TODAY Crossword · Name or title · August 25, 2026
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DiscreditNYT Midi Crossword · Crossword clue · August 27, 2026
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Most unexpectedLA Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 28, 2026
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"Carol" star MaraUSA TODAY Crossword · Name or title · August 20, 2026
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Forum discussion, popular onceThe New York Times Crossword · Wordplay · August 20, 2026
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Waymo cars, e.g.NYT Midi Crossword · Fact clue · August 25, 2026
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ExtravagantLA Times Crossword · Direct definition · August 29, 2026
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Nuts whose shells look like they have little beretsThe New York Times Crossword · Wordplay · August 19, 2026
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EnvironsThe New York Times Crossword · Direct definition · August 19, 2026
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Made less sharpDirect definition · August 17, 2026
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Worker who's behind the Times?The New York Times Crossword · Wordplay · September 9, 2026
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XM radio provider named for a starUSA TODAY Crossword · Crossword clue · September 12, 2026
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Hold on a ___!NYT Midi Crossword · Fill in the blank · September 13, 2026
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Spirit seen on el Día de los MuertosThe New York Times Crossword · Crossword clue · August 28, 2026
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