Today’s Eugene Sheffer Crossword September 23, 2024 is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend! Known for its approachable yet thought-provoking clues, the Sheffer puzzle offers a delightful mix of brain teasers & "aha!" moments. Whether you're a seasoned solver or just getting into the crossword groove, today's puzzle promises a fun challenge. Grab your pencil (or keyboard), get comfy, and dive into this daily dose of wordplay. Happy solving!

Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers for September 23, 2024

Across

• Carmen solo: ARIA
  (A solo vocal piece from the opera "Carmen.")

• Felicity star Russell: KERI
  (Referring to actress Keri Russell.)

• That feels good!: AAH
  (A sound expressing relief or pleasure.)

• Toy Story studio: PIXAR
  (The animation studio behind "Toy Story.")

• A gazillion years: EON
  (A very long period of time.)

• ACLU concerns: RTS
  (Rights, as in civil rights that the ACLU defends.)

• African grassland: SAVANNA
  (A grassy plain in tropical regions, especially in Africa.)

• Alliances: TIES
  (Connections or partnerships between individuals or groups.)

• Altar in the sky: ARA
  (A constellation representing an altar.)

• Author Fleming: IAN
  (Referring to Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series.)

• Authorizes: OKS
  (Gives approval or permission.)

• Avocado dip, for short: GUAC
  (Short for guacamole, a dip made from avocados.)

• Ballot marks: XES
  (Marks used to indicate choices on a ballot.)

• Bedridden: LAIDUP
  (Confined to bed due to illness or injury.)

• Botch up: RUIN
  (To spoil or mess up something.)

• Buenos —: AIRES
  (The capital city of Argentina.)

• Cologne scent: MUSK
  (A fragrance often used in perfumes and colognes.)

• Cook tempura: FRY
  (To cook food in hot oil.)

• Dine: SUP
  (To eat dinner or an evening meal.)

• Duck down: EIDER
  (A soft feather used for insulation, from the eider duck.)

• Duncan Hines product: CAKEMIX
  (A pre-packaged mix for making cakes.)

• Expense: COST
  (The amount required to pay for something.)

• Fall (over): KEEL
  (To fall over, as in to keel over.)

• Farmer, at times: HOER
  (A farmer who uses a hoe to tend crops.)

• Fish story: LIE
  (A fabricated or exaggerated tale.)

• Flightless bird: EMU
  (A large, flightless bird native to Australia.)

• Furnace fuel: COAL
  (A combustible black rock used as fuel.)

• Grand tale: EPIC
  (A long narrative story, often involving heroic deeds.)

• Grouch: CRAB
  (A person who is irritable or grumpy.)

• Hairdo: COIF
  (A hairstyle, particularly an elaborate one.)

• Hanoi holiday: TET
  (The Vietnamese New Year celebration.)

• Horn sound: TOOT
  (A short, sharp sound made by a horn.)

• Hurler Hershiser: OREL
  (Referring to Orel Hershiser, a former MLB pitcher.)

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Down

• ISP pioneer: AOL
  (One of the first Internet Service Providers.)

• Ivy in Philly: PENN
  (Short for the University of Pennsylvania.)

• Lyricist Gershwin: IRA
  (Referring to Ira Gershwin, a famous American lyricist.)

• Melody: TUNE
  (A series of musical notes arranged in a pleasing sequence.)

• Mine, in Marseille: AMOI
  (The French word for "mine.")

• Mother of Minos: EUROPA
  (In Greek mythology, Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete.)

• Mouth part: JAW
  (The part of the face that includes the lower and upper jaws.)

• Mover's vehicle: VAN
  (A large vehicle used for transporting goods.)

• Ms. Thurman: UMA
  (Referring to actress Uma Thurman.)

• Muppet eagle: SAM
  (A Muppet character who is an eagle.)

• Olympic gold medalist in figure skating: KATARINAWITT
  (German figure skater who won two Olympic gold medals.)

• Olympic gold medalist in swimming: KATIELEDECKY
  (American swimmer known for winning multiple Olympic gold medals.)

• Online crafts seller: ETSY
  (A popular online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods.)

• Out of control: AMOK
  (Acting in a frenzied or uncontrollable manner.)

• Petty peeve: NIT
  (A minor complaint or annoyance.)

• Play segment: ACT
  (A part of a play, usually divided into several acts.)

• Pocket bread: PITA
  (A type of flatbread with a pocket, often used for sandwiches.)

• Pool stick: CUE
  (The stick used to hit balls in pool or billiards.)

• Prime-time hour: NINE
  (Referring to 9 PM, a common time for prime-time television shows.)

• Rapscallions: IMPS
  (Mischievous or naughty children.)

• Recess: NICHE
  (A shallow recess or space, often used for decoration or storage.)

• Request: ASK
  (To make a request or inquiry.)

• Sparkling Italian wine: ASTI
  (A sparkling wine from the Asti region of Italy.)

• Taunting laugh: HAH
  (A mocking or derisive laugh.)

• Tic-tac-toe loser: XOO
  (A losing pattern in the game tic-tac-toe.)

• Tizzies: SNITS
  (Sudden fits of irritation or anger.)

• Tony-winning Tyne: DALY
  (Referring to actress Tyne Daly, a Tony Award winner.)

• Valhalla VIP: ODIN
  (The chief god in Norse mythology.)

• Wander about: GAD
  (To roam or wander aimlessly.)

• Western resort lake: TAHOE
  (Lake Tahoe, a popular destination for skiing and outdoor activities.)

• Zone: AREA
  (A specific region or space.)

• — Mahal: TAJ
  (Referring to the Taj Mahal, a famous monument in India.)

• — Raton: BOCA
  (Referring to Boca Raton, a city in Florida.)

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As you wrap up today’s Eugene Sheffer Crossword for September 22, 2024, we hope you enjoyed the challenge and sharpened your puzzle-solving skills. Whether you conquered every clue or learned something new along the way, each crossword is a fun journey for the mind. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another fresh set of clues. Until then, keep puzzling and stay curious.