Across 9 clues
7A.
Light yellowish green Crossword Clue View →
AVOCADO
8A.
Sheltered side Crossword Clue View →
LEE
First letter:
9A.
Slight lead Crossword Clue View →
EDGE
First letter:
10A.
Nimble-fingered Crossword Clue View →
ADROIT
First letter:
12A.
Beginning of growth Crossword Clue View →
GERMINATION
First letter:
14A.
Leg bone Crossword Clue View →
FIBULA
16A.
Small progression Crossword Clue View →
STEP
First letter:
19A.
I am, and you? Crossword Clue View →
ARE
First letter:
20A.
Took quick look Crossword Clue View →
GLANCED
First letter:
Down 12 clues
1D.
Induce, compel Crossword Clue View →
MAKE
First letter:
2D.
Blacksmith Crossword Clue View →
FORGER
First letter:
3D.
Constituent of lard and butter Crossword Clue View →
FAT
4D.
Amicable Crossword Clue View →
CORDIAL
First letter:
5D.
And Crossword Clue View →
ALSO
First letter:
6D.
Vanquished Crossword Clue View →
BEATEN
First letter:
11D.
Rural community Crossword Clue View →
VILLAGE
First letter:
12D.
Laugh out loud Crossword Clue View →
GUFFAW
First letter:
13D.
Whole and undamaged Crossword Clue View →
INTACT
15D.
Electronic sound Crossword Clue View →
BEEP
First letter:
17D.
Pea cases Crossword Clue View →
PODS
First letter:
18D.
Flicker, flash Crossword Clue View →
RAY
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: August 14, 2025

Day: Thursday

Medium-Hard Difficulty

Quick Solving Tips

  1. Start with the shortest answers
  2. Look for common prefixes (UN-, RE-)
  3. Check crossing letters for help
  4. Consider the theme if mentioned
  5. Thursday puzzles typically have medium-hard difficulty