March 06, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Sound of mosquito electrocution | ZAP |
| Niche publication printed in small batches | ZINE |
| Nintendo princess | ZELDA |
| Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings” | ORCS |
| Cry of delight | OOH |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Zip | ZILCH |
| “No ifs, ___ or buts” | ANDS |
| Sphere in a stir-fry | PEA |
| Zip | ZERO |
| What parents with toddlers might compare their household to | ZOO |
Sound of mosquito electrocution = ZAP
A short, sharp sound made when something is electrocuted.
Niche publication printed in small batches = ZINE
A small, self-published magazine focused on a specific topic.
Nintendo princess = ZELDA
The princess from the Legend of Zelda video game series.
Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings” = ORCS
Evil, monstrous beings serving dark forces in Tolkien’s world.
Cry of delight = OOH
An exclamation of excitement or admiration.
Zip = ZILCH
A slang term meaning “nothing” or “zero.”
“No ifs, ___ or buts” = ANDS
Part of a phrase meaning “no excuses or exceptions.”
Sphere in a stir-fry = PEA
A small, round green vegetable commonly used in stir-fries.
Zip = ZERO
Another word for “nothing” or “nil.”
What parents with toddlers might compare their household to = ZOO
A chaotic environment, much like an animal-filled zoo.