January 10, 2025
Across
| Clues | |
|---|---|
| Hybrid utensil popularized by Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 1970s | SPORK |
| Cassowary’s claw | TALON |
| Genre with a “subs vs. dubs” debate (subtitles vs. dubbed dialogue) | ANIME |
| Opponent | RIVAL |
| Feature of a scratch-and-sniff sticker | SCENT |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| There are seven in the Big Dipper | STARS |
| Freak out | PANIC |
| Sliced, black pizza topping | OLIVE |
| Times New ___ (typeface) | ROMAN |
| Prepared to propose, perhaps | KNELT |
Hybrid utensil popularized by Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 1970s
The answer is “SPORK.” A combination of a spoon and a fork, often used for convenience.
Cassowary’s claw
The answer is “TALON.” Refers to the sharp claw of a cassowary, a large flightless bird.
Genre with a “subs vs. dubs” debate (subtitles vs. dubbed dialogue)
The answer is “ANIME.” Refers to Japanese animation, where fans often debate whether to watch with subtitles or dubbed audio.
Opponent
The answer is “RIVAL.” A competitor or adversary in any contest or conflict.
Feature of a scratch-and-sniff sticker
The answer is “SCENT.” Refers to the smell released when the sticker is scratched.
There are seven in the Big Dipper
The answer is “STARS.” Refers to the seven stars that make up the Big Dipper constellation.
Freak out
The answer is “PANIC.” A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
Sliced, black pizza topping
The answer is “OLIVE.” A common topping for pizzas, often sliced.
Times New ___ (typeface)
The answer is “ROMAN.” Refers to the popular serif typeface “Times New Roman.”
Prepared to propose, perhaps
The answer is “KNELT.” Refers to the act of kneeling, often done when proposing marriage.
