Across 8 clues
1A.
Ruse, ploy Crossword Clue View →
SMOKESCREEN
First letter:
7A.
Employment positions Crossword Clue View →
JOBS
First letter:
8A.
Shellfish usually eaten raw Crossword Clue View →
OYSTER
First letter:
9A.
Puffed and panted Crossword Clue View →
WHEEZED
First letter:
12A.
Rush about wildly Crossword Clue View →
RAMPAGE
First letter:
15A.
Robe with wide sleeves Crossword Clue View →
KIMONO
First letter:
16A.
Urban area Crossword Clue View →
TOWN
First letter:
18A.
Rude, bold Crossword Clue View →
IMPERTINENT
First letter:
Down 10 clues
2D.
Cattle sound Crossword Clue View →
MOO
First letter:
3D.
Greeted affectionately Crossword Clue View →
KISSED
First letter:
4D.
Final goal tally Crossword Clue View →
SCORE
First letter:
5D.
Move upwards Crossword Clue View →
RISE
First letter:
6D.
End of day Crossword Clue View →
EVENING
First letter:
10D.
Extreme bravery Crossword Clue View →
HEROISM
First letter:
11D.
Perfectly accurate (inf) Crossword Clue View →
SPOTON
First letter:
13D.
Overhead Crossword Clue View →
ALOFT
First letter:
14D.
Extra Crossword Clue View →
MORE
First letter:
17D.
Achieved (a prize) Crossword Clue View →
WON
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: August 30, 2025

Day: Saturday

Very 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. Saturday puzzles typically have very hard difficulty

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