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LA Times Crossword Answers: January 27, 2025
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1A Lively Brazilian dance Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brazilian (noun)
- A person who is a native or resident of Brazil.
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Hint 2: Lively (adjective)
- Flexible and capable of rebounding easily.
- Energetic and full of movement.
6A Diet that’s high in 10-Across Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Across (adverb)
- In a transverse or crosswise direction.
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Hint 2: Diet (noun)
- The practice of limiting food consumption or specific types of food.
- A formal legislative assembly in some nations, such as Japan.
10A Macronutrients that may be saturated Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Saturated (adjective)
- Referring to a solution that has reached its maximum concentration at a specific temperature and cannot dissolve more of a substance.
- Describing a colour that is intense and pure, without being mixed with white, grey, or black.
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14A Inbox filler Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Filler (noun)
- Something used to complete or make up a whole.
- A monetary unit in Hungary, where 100 fillers are equivalent to 1 forint.
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15A Disney snowman voiced by Josh Gad Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Snowman (noun)
- A human-shaped figure constructed from compacted snow.
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Hint 2: Voiced (adjective)
- Produced by the vibration of the vocal cords.
16A Taj Mahal city Crossword Clue
Hint 1: City (noun)
- A large urban area with a high population density, often consisting of multiple administrative districts.
- A municipality with a significant population living in close proximity.
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17A Prerequisite for going into labor? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prerequisite (noun)
- A condition or requirement that must be met beforehand.
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Hint 2: Prerequisite (adjective)
- Necessary or required as a prior condition or course.
19A “Hacks” Emmy winner Smart Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winner (noun)
- An individual who has achieved success or victory.
- A contestant who emerges victorious in a competition.
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Hint 2: Smart (adjective)
- Behaving in an overly confident or audacious manner.
- Displaying intelligence and quick comprehension.
20A __ Lauder Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lauder (noun)
- A Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian, active from 1870 to 1950.
- A person who expresses or delivers high praise.
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21A Dice finely Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Finely (adverb)
- In a delicate or precise manner.
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Hint 2: Dice (verb)
- To cut into small cubes.
- To play a game involving dice.
22A Recipe amt. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Recipe (noun)
- Directions for making something
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25A Hypothetical stuff in space Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hypothetical (adjective)
- Based mostly on conjecture rather than sufficient proof.
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Hint 2: Hypothetical (noun)
- A proposed situation, statement, or possibility that is imagined or theoretical.
28A Bother Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bother (noun)
- An issue or person that creates difficulty or distress; a cause of annoyance.
- A disruptive or upsetting event.
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Hint 2: Bother (verb)
- To cause trouble or discomfort to someone.
- To make the effort to do something; to care or concern oneself.
30A __ Scotia, Canada Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Canada (noun)
- A country located in northern North America, where the French were the first European settlers on the mainland.
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31A Flirt with Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flirt (verb)
- To act in a playful or teasing manner, often with romantic or sexual undertones, without any serious intent.
- To behave in a casual or indifferent way.
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Hint 2: Flirt (noun)
- A woman who uses charm or attraction to manipulate or captivate men.
- Playful or teasing behavior meant to provoke romantic or sexual interest.
33A First __ tent Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tent (noun)
- A portable structure, typically made of canvas, supported by poles and secured to the ground with ropes and stakes.
- A web-like structure that resembles a tent or carpet.
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Hint 2: Tent (verb)
- To live or stay in a tent, or to inhabit a space in a manner similar to being in a tent.
34A Co. such as Google Fiber Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Google (noun)
- A popular search engine that employs text-matching methods to locate relevant and significant web pages based on a user’s query.
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Hint 2: Google (verb)
- To search for information on the internet using the Google search engine.
37A Requiring a lot of careful attention Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Careful (adjective)
- Taking time and acting with thoughtfulness and respect.
- Being cautiously observant and deliberate.
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Hint 2: Attention (noun)
- The mental focus on specific aspects of the environment while ignoring others.
- The act of offering care or service to someone or something.
41A “__ queen!” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Queen (noun)
- A female monarch or ruler.
- A female cat.
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Hint 2: Queen (verb)
- To ascend to the position of queen.
- To elevate to the rank of a queen, such as promoting a pawn to a queen in chess.
42A Part of LGBTQ+ Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The contribution or effort made by an individual towards achieving a result.
- The duties, tasks, or responsibilities expected of an individual or group.
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Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To a certain degree; in some measure; not entirely.
43A More irate Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Irate (adjective)
- Experiencing or displaying intense anger.
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Hint 2: More (adjective)
- Used to indicate a greater amount, size, extent, or degree when comparing mass nouns.
- Used to signify a larger number when comparing count nouns.
44A Conference freebies Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conference (noun)
- A group of sports teams that coordinate and arrange competitions for its members.
- A formal discussion where participants focus on a specific, often serious, topic.
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46A Home Depot department Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Department (noun)
- A distinct division within a larger organization focusing on specific tasks.
- A specialized area of expertise or knowledge.
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Hint 2: Depot (noun)
- A storage place for goods or supplies.
- A station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or cargo.
47A Unvarying background sound Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unvarying (adjective)
- Consistently the same in nature.
- Always identical, displaying one form or character in every instance.
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Hint 2: Background (verb)
- Downplay the significance or quality of.
53A Combinatorics discipline Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Discipline (noun)
- A field of study or knowledge.
- The practice of enforcing rules or order.
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Hint 2: Discipline (verb)
- Teach or shape a child’s or animal’s behaviour through instruction and practice, particularly to foster self-control.
- Impose punishment to maintain control or enforce obedience.
54A Big name in boxers Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boxers (noun)
- Men’s undergarments, typically loose-fitting.
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Hint 2: Big (adjective)
- Generous or liberal in giving.
- Extremely intense or significant.
55A Some party shenanigans Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Party (noun)
- A group or organization formed to achieve political power.
- A group of people gathered together for a specific activity or purpose.
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Hint 2: Party (verb)
- To take part in or celebrate at a social gathering.
57A Native of ancient Peru Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ancient (noun)
- A person from ancient times.
- An elderly individual.
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Hint 2: Ancient (adjective)
- Pertaining to times long before, especially before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
- Extremely old.
58A Deal made with shrewd bargaining, or a swap that could be made with the ends of 17-, 25-, 37-, and 47-Across? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shrewd (adjective)
- Exhibiting practical intelligence with a clear objective.
- Demonstrating sharp, practical judgment.
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Hint 2: Bargaining (noun)
- The process of negotiating terms for a transaction or agreement.
- The act of negotiating to reach a deal.
63A Free kick cause Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kick (noun)
- The action of striking with the foot.
- Informally expressing disagreement or objection.
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Hint 2: Kick (verb)
- To voice complaints, dissatisfaction, or displeasure.
- To cease consumption of something.
64A Line on a graph Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Line (noun)
- A logical sequence or methodical reasoning aimed at proving something true or false.
- A small indentation or crease in a smooth surface.
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Hint 2: Line (verb)
- To create marks or lines on a surface.
- To arrange in a line or align with a particular direction.
65A Camera giant Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Camera (noun)
- A device used for capturing photographs, typically consisting of a lightproof box with a lens and light-sensitive film.
- A television device with a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic, scanned by an electron beam.
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Hint 2: Giant (noun)
- A person who is highly significant or renowned.
- A large, bright star with a low density compared to the Sun.
66A Fragrant trees Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
RIFS
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67A Prying Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prying (adjective)
- Intrusively curious or overly interested in matters that are not one’s concern.
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Hint 2: Prying (noun)
- The act of being offensively inquisitive.
68A Die down Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Down (noun)
- An English physician known for first describing Down’s syndrome (1828-1896).
- Soft, fine feathers found on birds.
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Hint 2: Down (adjective)
- Completely understood or clear.
- Moving or directed from a higher to a lower position.
1D Do some needlework Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Needlework (noun)
- A creation made or put together using needle and thread.
- Craft such as sewing or embroidery performed with a needle.
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2D “Yo te __” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
MOA
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3D Damage Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Damage (noun)
- The act of causing harm or destruction to something or someone.
- Any harm or injury caused by the violation of a legal right.
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Hint 2: Damage (verb)
- To cause harm or destruction to.
- To experience or be prone to harm or injury.
4D Cyclist’s route through a park Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cyclist (noun)
- An individual who rides a bicycle.
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Hint 2: Through (adjective)
- Having reached completion or conclusion.
- Describing a route or journey that proceeds without interruptions or detours.
5D Swiss mountains Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swiss (noun)
- The people or inhabitants of Switzerland.
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6D Divided Asian peninsula Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Divided (adjective)
- Separated into parts or portions, often with an intended purpose or plan.
- Having a central separation, such as a median strip, between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Hint 2: Peninsula (noun)
- A large landmass that extends into a body of water, surrounded on three sides.
7D Wabbit hunter Fudd Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hunter (noun)
- A constellation located on the equator, east of Taurus, featuring prominent stars like Betelgeuse and Rigel.
- A type of watch with a hinged metal lid designed to protect the crystal.
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8D __ chi: martial art Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Martial (adjective)
- Suitable for or characteristic of a warrior.
- Indicative of war or military life.
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Hint 2: Martial (noun)
- A Roman poet renowned for his epigrams, active in the first century BC.
9D Frequently, in poems Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Frequently (adverb)
- Many times at short intervals
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10D Sizzling Tex-Mex fare Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sizzling (adjective)
- Marked by strong emotion, interest, or excitement.
- Hot enough to produce a hissing sound or burn.
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Hint 2: Fare (noun)
- A list of tasks or activities to be completed.
- The fee paid for using public transportation.
11D Customer service representative Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Representative (noun)
- A piece of information that is typical of a specific group or category.
- An advocate who stands for someone else’s policy or agenda.
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Hint 2: Representative (adjective)
- Characteristic of a system where citizens hold power through elected officials and representatives.
- Serving to symbolize or typify something.
12D Tiny amount Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Amount (noun)
- The quantity of something that can be measured or counted.
- A sum of money.
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Hint 2: Amount (verb)
- To total or accumulate in number or quantity.
- To develop or evolve into something.
13D More reasonable Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reasonable (adjective)
- Not overly high or extreme.
- Showing good judgment or logic.
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Hint 2: More (adjective)
- A quantifier indicating a larger size, amount, extent, or degree when used with mass nouns.
- A quantifier indicating a greater number when used with count nouns.
18D Takeoff approx. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Takeoff (noun)
- A humorous or satirical imitation.
- A work that mimics or misrepresents someone’s style, often for comedic effect.
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21D Big D cager Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Big (adjective)
- Generous or freely offering.
- Very strong or intense.
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Hint 2: Big (adverb)
- In an exaggerated or boastful way.
22D Futuristic Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- NEXTGENERATION (14 letters)
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23D Brazilian state where the 1-Across originated Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brazilian (noun)
- A native or inhabitant of Brazil
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24D Bucks Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- MOOLAH (6 letters)
- GELT (4 letters)
- MONEY (5 letters)
- CABBAGE (7 letters)
- MOOLA (5 letters)
- DOUGH (5 letters)
- KALE (4 letters)
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26D Do some needlework Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Needlework (noun)
- An item crafted or assembled using needle and thread.
- Work involving sewing or embroidery done with a needle.
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27D Surfer’s gear? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Surfer (noun)
- A person who participates in surfboarding.
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Hint 2: Gear (verb)
- Adjust the level or nature of something.
29D Stomach, cutely Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cutely (adverb)
- In a charming or appealing way.
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Hint 2: Stomach (noun)
- The part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
- A muscular, sac-like organ in the digestive system responsible for breaking down food.
32D Winter solstice celebrant Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Celebrant (noun)
- A person taking part in a celebration.
- A priest officiating during the Eucharist.
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Hint 2: Solstice (noun)
- The two moments each year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator.
33D One or more Crossword Clue
Hint 1: One (adjective)
- (informal) very; used casually to emphasize something.
- Having the characteristic of being a single, indivisible unit.
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Hint 2: One (noun)
- The smallest whole number or the numeral for this number.
- A single individual or object.
34D World’s most populous country Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Populous (adjective)
- Characterized by a high population density.
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Hint 2: Country (noun)
- The land area governed by a nation.
- A politically unified group of people under one government.
35D Aromatherapy choice Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Aromatherapy (noun)
- The practice of using aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for therapeutic purposes, often through baths or massage.
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Hint 2: Choice (noun)
- The selected person or item.
- The process of selecting or making a decision.
36D Capital of Western Australia Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Australia (noun)
- A country located on the Australian continent, believed to have been first inhabited by Aboriginal tribes who migrated from southeastern Asia around 20,000 years ago. The first Europeans were British convicts sent as part of a penal colony.
- The smallest continent, situated between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean.
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Hint 2: Capital (noun)
- The top section of a column, which supports the entablature.
- The central government of the United States.
38D “Othello” villain Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Othello (noun)
- The protagonist of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, known for his mistrust of his wife.
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Hint 2: Villain (noun)
- A malicious or immoral person who intentionally engages in harmful actions.
- The main antagonist or evil character in a story, film, or work of fiction.
39D Day break? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Break (noun)
- In tennis, the act of winning a game while your opponent is serving.
- The fracture of a hard substance like bone.
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Hint 2: Break (verb)
- To unlawfully enter someone’s property, typically with the intent to steal or cause harm.
- To be made public or become known, especially in the case of news.
40D Tracy/Hepburn romantic comedy Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hepburn (noun)
- A renowned American film actress famous for her many collaborations with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003).
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Hint 2: Comedy (noun)
- A humorous event or sequence of events.
- A type of light-hearted drama that typically ends on a joyful note.
44D Amazing deals Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Amazing (adjective)
- Evoking a sense of awe, admiration, or wonder.
- Causing great surprise.
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45D Director Anderson Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anderson (noun)
- An American contralto renowned for her performances of spirituals (1902-1993).
- An American physicist who discovered antimatter in the form of the positron (1905-1991).
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Hint 2: Director (noun)
- The individual in charge of leading a musical ensemble.
- A person responsible for managing resources and expenditures.
47D Faint smell Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Smell (noun)
- A characteristic detected by the sense of smell.
- The overall ambiance of a place or situation and its impact on people.
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Hint 2: Smell (verb)
- Contain an element that suggests something.
- Perceive something instinctively rather than through the senses.
48D Vietnam’s capital Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Vietnam (noun)
- A lengthy conflict (1954-1975) between the communist forces of North Vietnam, backed by China, and the South Vietnamese forces, supported by the United States.
- A communist country in Southeast Asia, located on the South China Sea, that gained independence from France in 1945.
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Hint 2: Capital (noun)
- The top part of a column that supports the entablature.
- The central governing authority of the United States.
49D Rack up Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rack (noun)
- A device used for torture that stretches, disjoints, or mutilates victims.
- A structure used for holding or displaying items.
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Hint 2: Rack (verb)
- To cause intense emotional or mental distress.
- To approach or engage with a rack.
50D Actor Elba Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Actor (noun)
- A person who takes action and accomplishes tasks.
- A performer in theatre or film.
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51D Full of attitude Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attitude (noun)
- The positioning or posture of the body and its limbs.
- A complex mental state that includes beliefs, feelings, values, and tendencies to act in certain ways.
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Hint 2: Full (verb)
- To increase or reach the peak of a phase.
- To strike for the purpose of cleaning and thickening.
52D Before, in poems Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Before (adverb)
- At an earlier time; previously.
- In front of or ahead.
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56D Sicilian volcano Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sicilian (noun)
- A person from Sicily.
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Hint 2: Volcano (noun)
- A crack in the Earth’s crust (or the surface of another planet) through which molten lava and gases are expelled.
- A mountain formed by the eruption of volcanic material.
58D Solo of “Star Wars” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Solo (adverb)
- Without any other person or thing present.
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Hint 2: Solo (noun)
- A flight where the pilot is alone.
- A musical piece performed by a single voice or instrument, either with or without accompaniment.
59D Kitchen gadget brand Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kitchen (noun)
- A room designed for cooking and meal preparation.
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Hint 2: Brand (noun)
- A name assigned to a product or service.
- A mark or symbol representing disgrace or shame.
60D Pseudonym letters Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letters (noun)
- Academic achievement.
- The culture of literature.
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Hint 2: Pseudonym (noun)
- A made-up name adopted by an individual when engaging in a specific social role.
61D Decimal point Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Decimal (noun)
- A fraction where the denominator is a power of 10.
- A number expressed in the decimal system.
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Hint 2: Decimal (adjective)
- Organised or proceeding in multiples of ten; based on the number ten.
62D Opposite of WSW Crossword Clue
Hint 1: WSW (noun)
- The compass direction halfway between west and southwest.
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Hint 2: Opposite (adverb)
- Positioned directly across from each other.