___ it in the bud (stop early) Crossword Clue

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___ it in the bud (stop early) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a tart spicy quality
2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
(verb)
1. sever or remove by pinching or snipping
2. squeeze tightly between the fingers

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EARLY (adverb)
1. in good time
2. during an early stage
EARLY (adjective)
1. belonging to the distant past
2. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
STOP (verb)
1. put an end to a state or an activity
2. prevent completion
STOP (noun)
1. an obstruction in a pipe or tube
2. the act of stopping something

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More Daily Themed Crossword (1/10/2026) Answers

Across

1. Heavenly stringed instrument (rhymes with "carp")

5. Electric guitar boosters, for short

9. "It's ___ good to be true!"

12. Edge of a roof that sticks out

13. Fisherman’s vessel

14. Winning combination in tic-tac-toe that's not "xxx"

15. Dessert fruit that may be used in jam and is black or red in color

17. Speedometer reading (Abbr.)

18. Fiber from a cocoon (rhymes with "milk")

19. "The Price Is Right" broadcaster: Abbr.

20. Improvise or stray from the script, while acting: Hyph.

25. Sushi eggs

26. Comic book series established in 1978, where elves greet their loved ones with "My eyes see with joy!" and "My hands feel with joy!"

31. Day before Wednesday, for short

32. Sends by post, say

33. Travel transit word

34. Bacon-frying residue

36. Sinusitis specialist: Abbr.

37. Illuminated, like a candle

38. "The ___ Tower," series started in 1982, with the greeting, "Long days and pleasant nights," and the reply, "And may you have twice the number"

40. Under the weather

43. Spoon-___ (provided someone with too much help)

44. "That's hilarious!" in textspeak: Abbr.

45. Illustrated fantasy book series of the '90s where characters greet each other with the phrase "Breathe deep, seek peace"

51. Year ___ glance: 2 wds.

52. Black-and-white cookie

53. Big nuisance

54. "Demolition ___," 1993 sci-fi film where characters greet each other with "Be well," instead of "Hello"

55. Trading place, for short

56. ___ Hawk, professional skateboarder

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Down

1. That woman

2. Widely-used tiny battery size

3. Homes on wheels: Abbr.

4. Coca-Cola's competitor

5. Cain's brother in "Genesis"

6. "___ & Mindy," 1970s series where the alien species called Orkans greet and bid farewell with "Nanu nanu"

7. Up to ___ (adequate)

8. Messy pig home

9. "Lara Croft: ___ Raider" (video game)

10. "I spilled my drink!" cry

11. __ and aah

16. Neckwear for a hungry baby

19. Computer's "brain": Abbr.

20. Graffiti, e.g.

21. 1990s animated sitcom where the traditional greeting from Yakestonia is to say "Zwooba" three times

22. Stare wolfishly (anagram of “reel”)

23. League featuring Cowboys and Patriots: Abbr.

24. Mental stats for geniuses: Abbr.

26. Middle ___ (region with the Arabian peninsula)

27. Make up, as an excuse

28. "...and they lived happily ___ after..."

29. Spot for dirty mugs and plates

30. Ink on one's body, for short

32. ___ tai (bartender's preparation)

35. Antlered Yellowstone grazer

38. Criminal case cracker, for short

39. Take in a stray cat, say

40. Shut forcefully, as a door

41. Teeny, tiny amount

42. Close-knit group of people (rhymes with "flan")

43. "Learn to Fly" band ___ Fighters

45. ___ Pérignon (champagne brand)

46. Bug big-time

47. Final figure

48. Kung ___ shrimp (Chinese delicacy)

49. "Am ___ the right place?": 2 wds.

50. "___ Given Sunday," Al Pacino starrer

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