Pinocchio’s downfall Crossword Clue

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Pinocchio’s downfall Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DOWNFALL (noun)
1. a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
2. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

Hint 3: Anagram

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More Daily Themed Crossword (9/24/2026) Answers

Across

1. Whistling sound to express relief or surprise (rhymes with "phew")

5. Domesticated, male pig

8. Haul, as a car

11. German currency

12. 'To ___ is human; to forgive, divine'

13. Alias equivalent: Abbr.

14. Oat ___ muffin

15. "Teen" follower to mean one who's between 13-19

17. "The Lord of the Rings" actress Tyler

18. Kit ___ (chocolate wafer)

20. Iconic fictional cigarette brand from "Psycho" that sounds similar to a real-life one and has been used on "Friends" and "Seinfeld"

22. Run after

24. Actress Michele from "Glee"

25. Expression much like "Aha!"

26. ___ cable (PC-TV connector): Abbr.

28. Lessen, as difficulties

32. Buy n ___, iconic fictional brand from "WALL-E" that has gotten its own real-life website and resurfaced in various Pixar films

34. Two-time Golden Bear winning director ___ Lee

37. Tolstoy's "___ Karenina"

38. French luxury brand initials

39. "Cake Boss" channel: Abbr.

40. Gloss target

43. Peek-___ (hide and seek): Hyph.

45. Weyland-___, iconic fictional corporation from the "Alien" franchise that employs the protagonist Ellen Ripley

48. College email ender

49. Military entertainment group: Abbr.

50. Reason to call a plumber

52. Playful poke on the nose, slangily

56. Bumped into

57. ___ Corporation, iconic fictional company from Looney Tunes that is Wile E. Coyote's go-to source for elaborate gadgets that often backfire

58. Soft French cheese

59. "___ you positive?" ("You sure?")

60. Like shoes after stepping into a puddle

61. Penne ___ vodka

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Down

1. Spider's creation

2. Lew Wallace's "Ben-___: A Tale of the Christ"

3. Significant period in history

4. ___ Bar, iconic fictional chocolate bar from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" that spawned real candy lines and golden ticket promos

5. Warmed up food, as in a microwave

6. The "O" in NGO, for short

7. 1984 comedy horror movie about mischievous creatures, starring Zach Galligan

8. ___ order (difficult task)

9. "___-dokie!" ("Sure!")

10. Not quite curly or straight, as hair

16. Sushi garnish, perhaps

19. Tennis legend Arthur ___

21. Singer Carly ___ Jepsen of "Good Time"

22. Rush Hour star Jackie

23. Rhino's defense feature

25. "Motor" or "cray" suffix

27. Spider-Man's aunt

29. Voice above tenor

30. Farm tower used to store grain

31. Continental trade group (anagram of "cee"): Abbr.

33. Lavish party

35. Pleased and delighted

41. Spouse's parent: Hyph.

42. Jigsaw puzzle unit

44. ___ Gump Shrimp, iconic fictional brand from "Forrest Gump" that inspired a real chain of 30-plus restaurants worldwide

45. County in Arizona that is bordered by Sonora to the south

46. Play Store surfer, perhaps

47. Shopaholic’s reusable bag

48. Hustle to get by, with "out"

51. Quantity or total, for short

53. Magic, on scoreboards

54. Squeaky Wheel's Need

55. Soup legume that's "split"

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