___-effective (economical) Crossword Clue

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___-effective (economical) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. be priced at
2. require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice
(noun)
1. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
2. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EFFECTIVE (adjective)
1. exerting force or influence
2. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
ECONOMICAL (adjective)
1. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
2. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

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14. Popular ridesharing app with a food delivery service

15. "He ___ what he deserved" ("He had it coming")

16. Mastercard alternative

17. Pink and flushed, as cheeks (rhymes with "posy")

18. Weed-removing tools

20. Disney's ___ in Toyland

22. Popular doll by Mattel, usually seen in glamorous fits and accessories, that has been a McDonald's Happy Meal toy since the '90s

24. Poison ___ (rash-causing plant)

25. Andy's boy on "The Andy Griffith Show"

26. Top that may be tie-dyed

27. Protruding shark appendage

30. Predator's catch

31. Not negative, for short

32. Swiss ___ knife

33. "Space ___," popular film that added Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan to the McDonald's Happy Meal toy line in 1996

35. Month number eight, for short

36. Thick blackish liquid used on roads

38. McDonald's Happy Meal toys inspired by Transformers, with plastic shakes and burgers that turn into tiny robots since 1987

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44. Perched upon

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48. ___ gin fizz (cocktail variety)

49. "That's a strict ___" (taboo): Hyph.

50. ___ Wheels, model cars that entered the McDonald's Happy Meal toy line in 1991 and have zipped beneath couch cushions ever since

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1. Letters after D

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3. Folk singer Woody ___ of "This Land is Your Land"

4. "Never ___ ever ...": 2 wds.

5. Get out of bed in the morning

6. Partner of "solid" and "liquid"

7. Furry robot toy that "learns" English, which entered the McDonald's Happy Meal toy line in 1999, both delighting and unsettling children

8. Double reed woodwind instrument

9. Loch ___ monster

10. ___ spell (period of no rain)

13. Beanie ___, popular line of stuffed toys that entered the McDonald's Happy Meal toy line in 1997, continuing the collection frenzy

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22. Conk on the head (rhymes with "pop")

23. Prankster's month, for short

26. Jerry's animated pal

27. To and ___ (back and forth)

28. Online chats: Abbr.

29. Big Apple newspaper: Abbr.

31. Beauty ___ (Miss Universe competition, e.g.)

32. Farmland measure

33. Water or wine container

35. South American mountain range with Llullaillaco

36. BBQ steak sort: Hyph.

37. Popular brand of pet food

38. "___ or card?" (payment mode)

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