January 14, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| “Vertically challenged” | SHORT |
| “I am ___, hear me roar!” | WOMAN |
| Vote into office | ELECT |
| Like a bold haircut or piercing | EDGY |
| Org. that might make you take your laptop out of your suitcase | TSA |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Partner of 1-Across | SWEET |
| Half nelson and cobra clutch, in wrestling | HOLDS |
| Lowest-ranking member of the wolfpack | OMEGA |
| Risqué | RACY |
| Explosive that was originally used as a yellow dye | TNT |
“Vertically challenged”
SHORT: A humorous or euphemistic way to describe someone of below-average height.
“I am ___, hear me roar!”
WOMAN: Refers to the famous feminist anthem “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy.
Vote into office
ELECT: To choose someone for a position through a voting process.
Like a bold haircut or piercing
EDGY: Describes something daring, unconventional, or trend-setting.
Org. that might make you take your laptop out of your suitcase
TSA: The Transportation Security Administration, responsible for airport security screenings.
Partner of 1-Across
SWEET: Often paired with “SHORT” in the phrase “short and sweet.”
Half nelson and cobra clutch, in wrestling
HOLDS: Techniques or moves used in wrestling to pin or control an opponent.
Lowest-ranking member of the wolfpack
OMEGA: The lowest-ranking wolf in a pack, often submissive to others.
Risqué
RACY: Describes something slightly indecent or suggestive.
Explosive that was originally used as a yellow dye
TNT: Trinitrotoluene, a chemical compound used as an explosive and initially as a dye.