"As ___ would have it ..." (by chance) Crossword Clue

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"As ___ would have it ..." (by chance) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
2. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CHANCE (noun)
1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
2. the possibility of future success
CHANCE (verb)
1. come upon, as if by accident; meet with
2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
CHANCE (adjective)
1. occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

More Daily Themed Crossword (1/8/2026) Answers

Across

1. "I have figured it out!" palindromic expression

4. Meowing pet

7. Ginger ___ (popular beverage)

10. Snake's sound

12. Bottom of the shoe

13. Yet-to-bloom flower

14. "___ a loss for words!" ("I don't know what to say!"): 2 wds.

15. "___ boy!" (congratulatory expression)

16. Letters following "A"

17. The “O” in B.Y.O.B.

19. 2026 at the movies! "___ Blinders: The Immortal Man," film starring Cillian Murphy which is a continuation of the eponymous TV series

21. Rap's Dr. ___

22. Unpleasant scent

24. Hangs around

26. "That was ___ of you!" ("That was rude!"): 2 wds.

30. “Soooo cute!”

31. Adjust, as a watch

32. Shower curtain holder

33. Hollywood star Marilyn ___

36. 2026 brings you "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and ___," sequel to the TV series "The Mandalorian," starring Pedro Pascal

38. Disposable lighter brand

39. "Hundreds" neighbor

40. 2026 brings you "The ___ Wears Prada 2," comedy drama film sequel starring Meryl Streep in her iconic role as Miranda Priestly

43. ___ salt (seasoning ingredient)

44. Blow away

45. Red character of kids' TV

48. Browse, with "through"

52. Dry ___ (problem that affects wood)

53. Hoppers from Down Under, slangily

54. 2026 brings you "Project Hail ___," sci-fi adventure film starring Ryan Gosling, based on an Andy Weir novel

55. Bout result, perhaps: Abbr.

56. Mother in a sty

57. "You're oversharing," in a group chat: Abbr.

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1. Hawaiian yellowfin tuna

2. 2026 brings you "Reminders of ___," romantic drama film starring Maika Monroe, based on a Colleen Hoover novel

3. "Cool ___ cucumber": 2 wds.

4. Bed that's not too heavy (rhymes with "lot")

5. Ctrl+___+Del

6. I'm a little ___ short and stout

7. Sweden's palindromic pop group known for "Dancing Queen"

9. "Ed, Edd n ___" (popular cartoon)

11. 2026 brings you "Toy ___ 5," animated comedy film by Pixar, with Tom Hanks lending his voice to Woody

12. ___ Antonio Spurs, NBA team

18. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” director ___ Anderson

20. Suffix with "southwest" for a type of cuisine

21. Dusk's counterpart

22. Unicorn's horn count

23. Polka ___ (fabric print bit)

24. "Stay With Me" singer ___ Smith

25. Number of people it takes to tango

27. Wrinkle-removing appliance that gets really hot

28. Toothy wheels

29. University website's URL ending

31. 1/60th of a minute, for short

34. Baseball hitting stat: Abbr.

35. Edmonton ___, NHL team based in Alberta

36. Former telecom giant (anagram of "get"): Abbr.

37. "Within the ___ of possibility" (capable of happening)

40. Bull's eye projectile

41. Small bear-like creature from "Star Wars"

42. Presidential power to reject

43. "Help! Our ship is sinking!"

46. 17th-century card game

47. Tend to an overgrown yard

49. "___ your vegetables!"

50. Important body part for a baseball pitcher

51. Texter's "just so you know..." Abbr.

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