January 28, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Magic accessory for Gandalf the Grey | STAFF |
| Item often cut with a pocket-sized guillotine cutter | CIGAR |
| Fill with awe | AMAZE |
| Flood stopper | LEVEE |
| Word repeated in “Any ___ is good ___” | PRESS |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Top of the head | SCALP |
| Track meet official | TIMER |
| Plant used to make tequila | AGAVE |
| Flusters | FAZES |
| Saves from jail in Capture the Flag, say | FREES |
Magic accessory for Gandalf the Grey
STAFF: Gandalf’s iconic magical walking stick.
Item often cut with a pocket-sized guillotine cutter
CIGAR: A guillotine cutter is used to snip the end of a cigar.
Fill with awe
AMAZE: To astonish or overwhelm someone with wonder.
Flood stopper
LEVEE: A structure built to prevent flooding.
Word repeated in “Any ___ is good ___”
PRESS: Refers to media coverage, whether positive or negative.
Top of the head
SCALP: The skin covering the top of the skull.
Track meet official
TIMER: An official responsible for recording times during a race.
Plant used to make tequila
AGAVE: A succulent plant, central to tequila production.
Flusters
FAZES: To unsettle or disturb someone.
Saves from jail in Capture the Flag, say
FREES: Refers to rescuing a teammate in the game.