Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ lying down means it's about to rain" is true? Herd behavior can change before storms arrive! Crossword Clue

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Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ lying down means it's about to rain" is true? Herd behavior can change before storms arrive! Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BEHAVIOR (noun)
1. (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
2. manner of acting or controlling yourself
CHANGE (verb)
1. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
2. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
CHANGE (noun)
1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
2. a difference that is usually pleasant

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

Across

1. "The ___ of the Rings" (film trilogy)

5. Ambulance crew member: Abbr.

8. ___ school (doctor's alma mater, for short)

11. Brainstorm session output

12. British bathroom, informally

13. Manning of the NFL

14. Foot treatment, informally

15. ___ Star State (Texas nickname)

17. Mont Blanc or Matterhorn, e.g.

18. Low-fat, as meat

20. Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ ache before it rains" is true? Studies find pressure changes can worsen joint discomfort!

22. Parts of airplane seats where one might keep a beverage

25. Alphabet-starting trio of letters

26. Pioneering internet company: Abbr.

30. Scottish headwear

33. Tra ___ (musical syllables): 2 wds.

35. Part of an exercise set, for short

36. Playfully shy

38. Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ chirps reveal the temperature" is true? Chirp rates rise as the air warms, as per Dolbear's Law!

40. What “&” represents

41. Opposite of positive, for short

42. Jennifer Garner's 2001 thriller TV series

44. Liability's counterpart

47. Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ cones close before rain" is true? Rising humidity makes their scales fold shut to protect seeds!

49. "Spelling" insect

50. "... and ___" (statement meant to end a conversation): 2 wds.

55. Don't ___ stranger: 2 wds.

56. Forecast extremes

57. Voice of Apple?

58. Home security group letters

59. Crafty website

60. ___ in your step

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Down

1. Chapstick target

2. Tribute in verse

3. Did you know the old wives' tale that "___ sky at night means good weather" is true? A crimson sunset often hints at clearer skies tomorrow!

4. Newspaper frequency, usually

5. Queen of Jazz, ___ Fitzgerald

6. Did you know the old wives' tale that "A ring around the ___ means rain is coming soon" is true? Icy halos often appear before wet fronts!

7. Elephant's weight, maybe

8. "___ Girls" (Lindsay Lohan movie)

9. ___ Woods, protagonist of "Legally Blonde"

10. Hummus and salsa, for chips

16. Tidal partner of "flow"

19. "Close this program" key

21. Month with a spooky last day, for short

22. After-bath body powder

23. Sound from a big cat's den

24. "It's ___ ever wanted!": 2 wds.

25. Egyptian slitherers

28. Portland state for short

29. Like a freshly watered plant

31. Purple berry in smoothie bowls

32. Lisa at The Louvre

34. Teen breakout, usually

37. Three-foot distances, for short

39. Water-boiling vessel that whistles

42. RSVP response, for short

43. "___ Go Crazy!" (Prince hit)

44. "Fernando" band

45. Future fruit?

46. Padded bicycle part

47. Cat feet

48. "The ___ bitsy spider went up the water spout ..." (nursery rhyme line)

51. Like a scorching summer day

52. Word said twice before "Hooray!"

53. "How ___ we doing today?"

54. It's left for a waiter, usually

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