January 13, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Raygun or Moo Deng, in 2024 | MEME |
| Avoid, as one’s taxes | EVADE |
| Sotomayor of the Supreme Court | SONIA |
| Comical routines in a school talent show | SKITS |
| “I only eat unleavened bread now; I’m on the path of ___ resistance!” (groaner) | YEAST |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Like a roommate who leaves dishes in the sink and socks on the sofa | MESSY |
| Bring to mind | EVOKE |
| Ending with ego, pyro- or klepto- | MANIA |
| Polishes, as an article | EDITS |
| “___ of Eden” (Steinbeck novel) | EAST |
Raygun or Moo Deng, in 2024
MEME: Refers to popular internet trends or cultural references that spread online, such as “Raygun” or “Moo Deng.”
Avoid, as one’s taxes
EVADE: To dodge or escape, often used in the context of tax evasion.
Sotomayor of the Supreme Court
SONIA: Sonia Sotomayor, an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Comical routines in a school talent show
SKITS: Short comedic performances, often performed in schools or casual settings.
“I only eat unleavened bread now; I’m on the path of ___ resistance!” (groaner)
YEAST: A pun on “least resistance,” referencing yeast, which is used in leavened bread.
Like a roommate who leaves dishes in the sink and socks on the sofa
MESSY: Describes someone who is untidy or disorganized.
Bring to mind
EVOKE: To call forth or bring to the forefront of memory or emotions.
Ending with ego, pyro- or klepto-
MANIA: A suffix indicating an obsession or excessive enthusiasm, e.g., egomania, pyromania, kleptomania.
Polishes, as an article
EDITS: To revise or improve a written work.
“___ of Eden” (Steinbeck novel)
EAST: Refers to the classic novel “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck.