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USA Today Crossword Answers September 26, 2024

Across

Supermarket section: AISLE
(A passageway in a store where products are displayed.)

Fourth of July sound: BANG
(The loud noise of fireworks or celebrations.)

Bird on Australia's coat of arms: EMU
(A large flightless bird native to Australia.)

Professional parker: VALET
(A person who parks cars for others.)

___ 50 (game compilation with Pong and Asteroids): ATARI
(The video game company known for classic games.)

Saweetie's genre: RAP
(The musical genre characterized by rhythmic speech.)

Female friend, in Spanish: AMIGA
(The Spanish word for a female friend.)

Showed again: RERAN
(To broadcast a program again.)

Cooling devices, for short: ACS
(Acronym for air conditioning systems.)

Banknotes and coins, idiomatically: COLDHARDCASH
(Money in physical form, as opposed to digital.)

Annoys: IRKS
(To irritate or bother someone.)

Tomato type: ROMA
(A variety of tomato known for its oval shape.)

Can't do without: NEED
(A necessity or requirement.)

Leg bone called the patella: KNEECAP
(The bone that covers the knee joint.)

Concert souvenirs: TSHIRTS
(Clothing items often sold at events.)

Wildlife identifier: EARTAG
(A tag used to identify animals.)

Leaf sometimes used to treat altitude sickness: COCA
(A leaf used traditionally for its stimulant properties.)

Mend a dress, say: SEW
(To stitch fabric together.)

Crustaceans native to frigid northern oceans: SNOWCRABS
(A type of crab found in cold waters.)

Enjoyed some hamantaschen: ATE
(To consume food, specifically referring to a traditional pastry.)

Snake eyes: ONES
(Two dice showing a value of one each.)

___ words (speaks vaguely): MINCES
(To speak in a roundabout manner.)

Clog up: CONGEST
(To obstruct or block a passageway.)

It's over for me: IMTOAST
(A colloquial expression meaning one is in trouble.)

Prefix for "space": AERO
(A prefix relating to air or aviation.)

The Last Emperor star John: LONE
(Referring to actor John Lone in the film.)

2022 rom-com starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane: BROS
(A romantic comedy film.)

Chili's meal with an iconic jingle: BABYBACKRIBS
(A popular menu item known for its advertising jingle.)

Battleship marker: PEG
(A small piece used to mark locations in the game Battleship.)

___ Carlo: MONTE
(A reference to Monte Carlo, a famous district in Monaco.)

Kosher, keto, etc.: DIETS
(Various types of dietary regimens.)

Sweetheart: BAE
(A term of endearment for a loved one.)

Built an app, say: CODED
(To develop software or an application.)

Yoga pose: ASANA
(A physical posture in yoga practice.)

Many ER staff members: RNS
(Acronym for registered nurses.)

Aide (Abbr.): ASST
(Short for assistant.)

Letters before ://: HTTP
(A protocol for transmitting data on the web.)

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Down

Kings & Queens singer Max: AVA
(A pop singer known for the hit "Kings & Queens.")

Are you serious? answer: IAM
(A common response indicating affirmation.)

Rain jacket: SLICKER
(A waterproof coat worn in wet weather.)

Block kits like the 822-piece Bouquet of Roses: LEGOSETS
(Building toys made by the LEGO Group.)

List-ending abbr: ETAL
(Abbreviation for "and others," used in citations.)

Participate in a pub crawl: BARHOP
(To visit multiple bars in one night.)

Best players on the squad: ATEAM
(The top-performing group of players.)

David Attenborough's role, often: NARRATOR
(The person who provides commentary or narration in documentaries.)

Alum: GRAD
(Short for a graduate.)

Pencil ends: ERASERS
(Parts of pencils used to remove markings.)

Large agricultural blade: MACHETE
(A heavy knife used for cutting.)

Slip-___ (errors): UPS
(Short for slip-ups, indicating mistakes.)

Corporation abbr: INC
(Short for incorporated.)

Smaug, Nidhogg and Mushu: DRAGONS
(Fictional dragons from literature and film.)

Alex and ___ (jewelry brand): ANI
(Referring to the jewelry brand "Alex and Ani.")

Mike and ___ candies: IKE
(Referring to the candy brand "Mike and Ike.")

Genetic molecule: RNA
(Ribonucleic acid, essential for coding, decoding, and regulation.)

Footwear chain: DSW
(A retail chain specializing in shoes.)

Duwamish or Suquamish boat: CANOE
(A type of small, narrow boat.)

Phisher, for example: SCAMMER
(Someone who engages in fraudulent schemes online.)

Nun's garment: HABIT
(A traditional outfit worn by nuns.)

IV amounts: CCS
(Abbreviation for cubic centimeters, a unit of volume.)

Marshy habitats: WETLANDS
(Regions where water covers the soil, supporting diverse ecosystems.)

Stuck-up: SNOBBISH
(Behaving in a superior or condescending manner.)

Obamacare, for short: ACA
(Acronym for the Affordable Care Act.)

Cat's paw pad, in slang: TOEBEAN
(A playful term for the soft pads on a cat's paws.)

Infuriates: ENRAGES
(To provoke extreme anger.)

Toddler's road safety item: CARSEAT
(A seat designed to keep young children safe in vehicles.)

That, in Spanish: ESO
(The Spanish word for "that.")

Ave. crossers: STS
(Abbreviation for streets, often used in addresses.)

Wad: GOB
(A lump or mass of something, often referring to chewing gum or other substances.)

Signed, like a contract: INKED
(To have signed something, indicating agreement.)

Eight-member ensemble: OCTET
(A group of eight performers or musicians.)

It's fun to stay at the ___: YMCA
(A reference to the popular song "YMCA.")

Hecklers' shouts: BOOS
(Expressions of disapproval or criticism from an audience.)

Uruguayan poet Vitale: IDA
(Referring to the poet Ida Vitale.)

Inexpensive beer brand, for short: PBR
(Short for Pabst Blue Ribbon, a budget beer brand.)

Explosive originally used as a yellow dye: TNT
(A well-known explosive compound.)

Weaken: SAP
(To diminish strength or energy.)

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