Old tape format: Abbr. Crossword Clue

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Old tape format: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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FORMAT (verb)
1. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
2. set (printed matter) into a specific format
FORMAT (noun)
1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2. the general appearance of a publication
TAPE (noun)
1. measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
2. a recording made on magnetic tape
TAPE (verb)
1. register electronically
2. record on videotape

More Daily Themed Crossword (10/19/2026) Answers

Across

1. Pacino and Gore, for two

4. Crust formed on a wound

8. "___ Me with Your Best Shot," song by Pat Benatar

11. Car parking area

12. "___ Lisa" (Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting)

13. ___-hoo (chocolate beverage brand)

14. Female sheep

15. ___ 500 (annual car race, for short)

16. Luxury cars from Germany: Abbr.

17. Vengeful feeling (rhymes with "smite")

19. The ___ Brothers, musical family featuring Kevin, Joe, and Nick, who formed a band and rose from Disney Channel to mainstream pop success

21. ___ and cheese (pasta dish)

22. Spreads uncontrollably, as a wildfire (anagram of "gears")

25. The ___, musical family including Kurt, the Nirvana front man, and daughter Frances Bean who carries on his artistic legacy

29. The Grand ___ Opry

30. Chemical ender with "sulph" or "chlor"

31. Word with "Tik" for a social media platform with short videos

32. The ___, musical family including The Beach Boys founding members Brian, Dennis, and Carl who created the "California sound"

35. "... Do, re, mi, fa, so, ___, do ...": 2 wds.

36. Scanned lines at a store: Abbr.

37. ___-fi ("Project Hail Mary" genre)

39. The ___, musical family including sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana who formed a band and gained acclaim for their guitar-heavy pop sound

42. Singer Harry ___ of "American Girls"

45. Large coffee holder

46. Actress Teri ___ of "Tootsie"

47. ___ carte (option in restaurants while ordering food): 2 wds.

49. "Piano ___" (song by Billy Joel)

50. Genesis twin

51. Inked design, for short

52. Network that airs "Sesame Street": Abbr.

53. Sugar measures, for short

54. Quantity, for short

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Down

1. Tavern drink

2. Highs and ___ (ups and downs)

3. "One small ___ for man ..."

4. The ___, musical family including Will, rapper-turned-actor, and children Jaden and Willow who carry on the musical genes

5. Ice cream holders

6. "Dumb ___ Dumber" (Jim Carrey movie)

7. Green ___ Packers (NFL team)

8. Religious song

9. Davenport's state

10. ___ and turn (be restless)

16. ___ Raton, Florida (city in Palm Beach County)

18. "___ had it with you!"

19. Boxer's quick punch

21. "The Simpsons" bartender

22. Use oars

23. Boxer Muhammad ___

24. Hair goop for setting a hairdo

25. Audio units that came after cassettes: Abbr.

26. "Let's call ___ day": 2 wds.

27. "I do ___ like this" (dislike)

28. Equipment for a popular snow sport

30. "Ltd." cousin in company names, for short

33. Total in math

34. Photo ___ (sessions to take Instagram photos, for short)

35. Rapper ___ Wayne of "A Milli"

37. Camera attachment that sometimes makes it neckwear

38. The ___ family, musical father-and-daughter duo with country star Billy Ray and pop icon Miley who both achieved chart-topping success

39. Camel feature

40. Native of Jordan

41. Stopovers for travelers

42. Bratty attitude

43. "I usually ___ salad for lunch" (dieter's words): 2 wds.

44. ___ dunk (basketball move)

46. ABC's "How to ___ Away with Murder"

48. Character on "Suits," for short

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