___ around the bush (avoid a topic) Crossword Clue

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___ around the bush (avoid a topic) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a regular route for a sentry or policeman
2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
(verb)
1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
2. make a rhythmic sound
(adjective)
1. very tired

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AROUND (adverb)
1. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
2. in or to a reversed position or direction
TOPIC (noun)
1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
2. some situation or event that is thought about

Hint 3: Anagram

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ABET

More Daily Themed Crossword (12/19/2025) Answers

Across

1. Diamond or emerald, e.g.

4. Not outgoing

7. Go the extra ___ (put in extra effort)

11. White House's country: Abbr.

12. "Haw" preceder in a donkey's bray

13. Steve Carell starrer "___ Almighty"

14. Lion's home backward

16. Use a keyboard, say

17. Letter after "K," phonetically

19. Classic evergreen tree with needles and cones, often decorated as a Christmas tree

21. Beverage that sounds like "T"

23. ___ buddy (close friend)

27. Norway ___, evergreen conifer with branchlets that hang downwards, often decorated as a Christmas tree

30. "Gladiator" actor Russell ___

31. "___ good deed" (perform a helpful service to someone): 2 wds.

32. ___ Fridays (restaurant chain): Abbr.

34. "___ Be There For You" ("Friends" theme song)

35. Fluid measurement written as "oz"

38. Google's mailing service

41. Caveman's stick-like hunting tool

42. Viper found in the Nile

43. Baby's sleeping bed

46. Festive flowering plant with prickly green leaves and bright red berry-like fruit, often used as Christmas decor to "deck the halls"

50. Stevie Wonder's ___ She Lovely

53. Silent "go" signal

55. "___ Santa" (start of a Christmas letter)

56. Long time boyfriend

57. Douglas ___, evergreen conifer with soft and flat needles, commonly decorated as a Christmas tree

58. ___ or nothing

59. Soldier's dining hall

60. The Grand __ Opry

61. Horse's meal bundle

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1. "Top ___," 1986 action film starring Tom Cruise

2. Suffix used with "Japan" or "Vietnam"

3. Custom-___ (specifically tailored for you)

4. "___ sells sea shells..."

5. Big pile of clothes, say (rhymes with "leap")

6. Mythical Himalayan snowman

7. Shooting star

8. Trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves, often used as decor in Christmas wreaths and garlands

9. Victory ___ (winner's celebratory round)

10. Opposite of WSW: Abbr.

15. Cordon ___ (cheesy French dish)

18. Envelope insert, for short

20. Network that airs Jimmy Fallon's talk show: Abbr.

22. Perform in a play, say

24. Dirt to fill a flowerpot

25. Nocturnal big-eyed bird

26. Actor Brooks of "Spaceballs"

27. Gazpacho or miso, e.g.

28. Sheet of glass in a window

29. Food item dyed at Easter

31. ___ and don'ts (rules)

33. "___ Barbie girl in a Barbie world ...": 2 wds.

36. Christmas ___, indoor succulent with bright flowers that bloom in winter, often used as holiday decor

37. Goof up

39. Gray powdery remains in a wood-fired oven

40. Former Apple product for audiophiles

44. Help desk offering, for short

45. Bubble, as water

47. ___ Remini, "The King of Queens" actress

48. ___ land (nickname for Los Angeles): Hyph.

49. Annually, for short

50. "Big Blue" company: Abbr.

51. Use one's eyes

52. Lil ___ X, singer with two Grammys

54. Beats by ___ (audio brand)

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