February 14, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| What each knuckle represents in a famous mnemonic device | MONTH |
| Best Picture nominee starring Mikey Madison | ANORA |
| Something set on a microwave | TIMER |
| “Here’s to love!,” e.g. | TOAST |
| Burnt ___ (barbecue tidbits) | ENDS |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Not glossy, as a photo | MATTE |
| Publication with the headline “History Sighs, Repeats Itself,” with “The” | ONION |
| Wanderer | NOMAD |
| Lock of hair | TRESS |
| Comedian Kevin (with a name that’s fitting for Valentine’s Day) | HART |
“___ the gap!” (advice for solving this puzzle)
MIN – A clever hint to mind the gap or keep it minimal.
Love, in French
AMOUR – The French word for love.
African mammal with armorlike skin
RHINO – Short for rhinoceros, known for its thick, protective skin.
Major tech company founded in San Fran, as its name suggests
CISCO – Cisco Systems, a tech giant headquartered in San Francisco.
“Watch your ___!” (advice for solving this puzzle)
STEP – A common warning to be cautious, also fitting for puzzle-solving.
Painter Chagall and podcaster Maron
MARCS – Refers to Marc Chagall, the painter, and Marc Maron, the podcaster.
Dramatic cry during a paintball game
IMHIT – Shouted when a player is tagged out.
Distraction while working at the library, maybe
NOISE – An unwanted disturbance when trying to concentrate.
Sag
DROOP – To hang or bend downward limply.
Tar Heels’ school, for short
UNC – The University of North Carolina, known for its athletics and academics.