| "I could really use a win" |
Outlandish |
| "All finished!" |
Republic, for instance |
| Crane's constructions |
The Arabian Sea's Gulf of ___ |
| Like 2026, but not 2025 |
Lies awkwardly |
| Prom queens' headpieces |
Miss of Mexico: Abbr. |
| Costco rival, informally |
Flat expanses near volcanoes |
| Feline that a neighbor may find |
Mardi Gras merrymaker |
| Puts down steaks, say |
'20s architecture style |
| Colored differently |
Very large artery |
| Jacksonville Jaguars color |
Megacity of India |
| Dance halls with mirror balls |
Relative of an alpaca |
| Vampire squid's habitat |
Recipe amount: Abbr. |
| Baton __, LA |
"L8r g8r!" |
| Things viewed through telescopes |
Mineral once used in baby powder |
| Get sentimental about the past |
Lb. fractions |
| Utterly captivated |
Hollywood's Johnny |
| One holding a deed |
Spray, in a way |
| "Quit it or I'll lose!" |
Pronoun for a rani |
| Baron Cohen's Kazakh persona |
Body part covered by a ski mask |
| "___ boy!" ("Nice!") |
Couch potato's item |
| Unknown to most |
Midrash scholar |
| Brand name coined by Eastman |
Title fights, e.g. |
| They're toast |
South American prairies |
| "Stay, I'm begging" |
Like the Zapfino font |
| Where East meets West |
Body part covered by a sock |
| __ Nevada range |
Zambia's leader? |
| Warning after a slice |
"Tomb Raider" tomb raider Croft |
| Ruler in Russian history |
Mobius ___ (twisted loop) |
| Shahidi of "Black-ish" |
Gave an impressive performance |
| Nesting sites |
Fan ___ (messages sent to the stars) |
| Contribute to, as a gift for a co-worker |
Dudes into rap |
| Places where forks may be found? |
Numbered lines on maps (Abbr.) |
| Marvel's Punisher, for one |
Religious devotion to an object |
| Bermuda, to Britain |
Charms in some horror films |
| Out of __ air |
Heart tests using sticky sensors (Abbr.) |
| Comment from one who might enjoy slop |
"That's just my ___ feeling" |
| You! Right now! |
Something a cat uses for catching prey |
| Singer who released "19" when she was 19 |
Towering sights at construction sites |
| Rite aide |
Pen ___ (corresponding pair) |
| Hoppy beer selection |
One of two found on resumes? |
| Shade that's Latin for "water" |
Longtime Chargers linebacker Junior |
| Sugar-free Coke or 7Up, e.g. |
Briefly closes one eye |
| Minor response to stress, at times? |
Outraged "And this is what you chose?!" |
| Word with happy or half |
Celebratory send-offs |
| Carthaginian queen in Virgil's "Aeneid" |
President in 1800 |
| Firehouse annoyance |
Place for miniature boats |
| "We're toast!" |
Neuter's partner |
| Prepared for Election Day |
Devices full of bills |
| Playwright's honor |
Supervillain in "Fantastic Four" comics |
| ___ bar (place to buy shellfish) |
Takes away in a UFO |
| Utopian garden locale |
Parisian cherub |
| More slick on the road |
Maker of smart TVs |
| Coin, commonly |
"Upright" string instrument |
| Beast in East Africa |
"The Conners" and "The Jeffersons" |
| Thwart, like an evil plan |
Cook's frying vessels |
| Pitching very well |
Animated fashion designer Mode |
| Like some insulting remarks |
Morehouse, for one: Abbr. |
| Surfers catch them |
Extremely bright object in space |
| Moves with the wind |
High-level perfidy |
| Workplace inspection agcy. |
"That's a ___!" (director's line) |
| Dish featuring sofrito |
___ Macbeth |
| "Not sure why, but ... " |
Strand at a pasta bar |
| PhD students who lead course sections |
Range of operation |
| Aramis fragrance brand creator Lauder |
Part of a thread |
| Ernie's best bud |
"lol that's great" |
| Circled square on a calendar |
N.H.L. star Connor ___ |
| "Yipes, a mouse!" |
Parts of chairs or relay races |
| Li'l dog |
Plop (down) |
| Princess Leia or Hester Prynne |
Perfect ... just perfect |
| Very proficient |
Dana and her staff on _The Pitt_ |
| Sort of sheep |
R&D for Rite Aid, e.g.? |
| Part of a BBQ rack |
Member of a Hindu religious order |
| Wallace's loyal pooch, in animation |
Trouble ___ |
| Mortise and ___ (woodworking joint) |
Save the Children, e.g., in brief |
| Bring out brunch |
Honeymoon booking |
| Serengeti expeditions |
Accessory used in some stretches |
| Six-pt. football feats |
Namesake of the AL batting title |
| Note to staff |
Harsh in one's nose |
| Honeylike substances |
Removes surface inconsistencies from |
| Ideal outcomes |
Put in an envelope |
| Raised ___ (resistance symbol) |
Indigenous Southwestern people |
| Shawl sold in Saltillo |
Block face, at times |
| Phrase on a Spanish candy heart |
What many plants do in the heat |
| NFL QB stat |
Yam or cassava |
| Latter-day stranger |
"We the Youth" muralist Haring |
| Astrological big cat |
"My wish is to reach that goal" |
| Nutritious qty. on some packages |
Most candid |
| Aussie beer |
Parts of card-swiping machines |
| Queen of a colony, e.g. |
Question about the final score |
| Stranded on a high branch |
Part of the Red Cross' URL |
| Bygone Mets' stadium |
Letters aptly missing from "s_o_nd_el" |
| Very learned quality |
Cook, like peanuts |
| They twist beneath the surface |
Poles support this |
| Frame of iron bars |
Key chain items |
| Promise from an elected politician |
Common forecast in Portland |
| Soccer great Bukayo |
This is really good! |
| "Hymne a l'amour" singer Edith |
Hungarian's neighbor |
| "Just the news I needed!" |
Be a rabble-rouser |
| "Mean Girls" character Janis ___ |
Carry-along grooming aids |
| Flatbread of India |
Chemistry unit |
| Something a child takes a swing at |
"Just watch me!" |
| Sailor's opener |
Using Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc. |
| Ravioli or bow ties |
Topic that's all over the socials, maybe |
| "Relax. Calm yourself" |
Fuzz in a laundromat |
| Kid's coin container |
Apt rhyme of "on fleek" |
| Fruit that may be crossed with apricot |
Baritone Williams of the Temptations |
| Perch on a birch, say |
Hill hundred |
| Left-right or right-left combo |
Place to pull over for a bathroom break |
| "Educated Guess" musician DiFranco |
"Awful! Awful! Awful!" |
| Fancy Feast alternative |
Captain's cry for help |
| Tea with tapioca "bubbles" |
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly |
| Sources of lead or gold |
Grasp at __ |
| G flat's equivalent |
Altruistic individual |
| Creative spark, in slang |
State nut of Louisiana |
| "Not one more step!" |
Bit that might be "running" |
| Visions in the night? |
Rolls with the punches |
| Playing, like a role in an animated film |
Touristy destination |
| Hot trend, for now |
It's made with grains |
| Buys for '50s TV viewers |
Like milk that isn't worth crying over |
| Eel in sushi |
Piece of clothing sold at a merch table |
| Web resource, briefly |
Bee's creation? |
| 1960s avant-garde style |
Brain game with a 9x9 grid |
| Toy Story spaceman doll |
Animal related to the weasel |
| Gymnast's garment |
Promo for an upcoming movie |
| Pot starter? |
Disinformation spreader |
| Assessed anew |
Plays hooky from the office |
| Do a bit of wordsmithing |
Mesh on a field |
| Treat with vanilla creme |
Warhol supermarket subject |
| Ketchup bottle's cap |
Line on a street grid |
| Stop, as the bleeding |
Hawaiian chordophone, for short |
| Spirits emerging from lamps, in folklore |
Apt rhyme of "twirl" |
| Where you might find a pupil |
City in ancient Egypt or ancient Greece |
| Comes down in icy pellets |
NFL team with the equine mascot Blue |
| _Wuthering Heights_ setting |
Item often kept on a ring |
| Garments that might hang in kitchens |
Start a TV show |
| Baseball legend who dated J.Lo |
___-El (Superman's father) |
| Human-powered ride |
Opening for an online address |
| X's mark these spots |
Insider, in spy lingo |
| Sydney Zoo hoppers |
Major hassle |
| Site of Nevada Wolf Pack games |
Misinformed, say |
| Label anew in a store |
Golden shade of hair |
| No-gravity situation |
Like many shampoos |
| Spot for strikes and spares |
Non-mainstream, briefly |
| Glowed like a star |
Clear nail polish, say |
| Comb target |
Sum or product, say |
| Some Palestinians |
Miniature photo gallery |
| End of may? |
Filthy, in slang |
| When repeated, "Oh, please" |
Title for Leo XIV |
| Lean a little |
Secret assignations |
| Utterly senseless |
Darling, these days |
| Seller of Super Bowl spots |
Online reference with many faces |
| Vancouver hrs. |
Seemingly never growing older |
| Wilted, as lettuce |
Chastising cluck |
| Full of strong flavor |
Lawn flaw |
| Shift+6 symbol |
Pride that might come before a fall |
| Physics or astronomy (Abbr.) |
Changed the laundry? |
| Swab in a bathroom |
Field goal squads |
| "It was my best effort" |
Rabble-___ (agitator) |
| City in the Chihuahuan Desert |
"Utter hogwash!" |
| Gather, as in a field |
Cheddar breakfast pastries |
| Late '90s teens |
Pancake recipe instruction |
| Wafer name since 1967 |
Paleo- : old :: ___ : new |
| Codes for withdrawing cash, briefly |
Put down, as fresh turf |
| Like sourdough loaves |
Use a mountain trail |
| "Ugh, so much judgment" |