February 16, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| What has two hands around your wrist? | WATCH |
| Sneeze sound | ACHOO |
| Elevator choice | FLOOR |
| ___ and Caicos | TURKS |
| Magnetoreception, for many migratory birds and fish | SENSE |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Floats, as a smell | WAFTS |
| “I don’t have ___” (“Beats me”) | ACLUE |
| Rosebush protector | THORN |
| Too many might be in the kitchen | COOKS |
| Basketball game with a spelled-out score | HORSE |
What has two hands around your wrist?
WATCH – A timepiece worn on the wrist.
Sneeze sound
ACHOO – Common onomatopoeia for a sneeze.
Elevator choice
FLOOR – The level selected when using an elevator.
___ and Caicos
TURKS – Part of the Caribbean territory, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Magnetoreception, for many migratory birds and fish
SENSE – The ability to detect magnetic fields for navigation.
Floats, as a smell
WAFTS – To carry gently through the air.
“I don’t have ___” (“Beats me”)
ACLUE – A phrase meaning “I have no idea.”
Rosebush protector
THORN – A sharp point on a rose stem for protection.
Too many might be in the kitchen
COOKS – From the saying, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”
Basketball game with a spelled-out score
HORSE – A basketball shooting game where players match each other’s shots.