"Prime" or "short" cut Crossword Clue

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"Prime" or "short" cut Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. subject to laughter or ridicule
2. form vertical ribs by knitting
(noun)
1. any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
2. a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PRIME (adjective)
1. being at the best stage of development
2. first in rank or degree
PRIME (noun)
1. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
PRIME (verb)
1. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
2. fill with priming liquid
CUT (noun)
1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
2. the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
CUT (verb)
1. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
2. cut down on; make a reduction in
CUT (adjective)
1. made neat and tidy by trimming
2. (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply

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

Across

1. Get-out-of-jail money

5. Resort where one can get some much-deserved "me-time"

8. What a smoker ignites, for short

11. Red Muppet on "Sesame Street"

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

13. Chicago's country: Abbr.

14. "The game will be televised ___" (throughout the world)

16. Pull with effort (rhymes with "brag")

17. ___-mo (less than normal speed)

18. First word in a magician's chant

19. "30 ___," NBC sitcom created by Tina Fey, who also stars as Liz Lemon, the frazzled head writer of a fictional sketch comedy show

22. "Sweeney ___: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," 2007 musical film

25. "But wait, there's ___!"

26. Tucker ___-Cat (winter vehicle)

27. X-___ large (like some tee sizes)

30. "___ Elementary," ABC sitcom created by Quinta Brunson, who also stars as Janine Teagues, an idealistic teacher at a public school in Philly

33. Mom-and-pop businesses

35. Hoped-for response to a request

38. BMW rival with 4 rings in its logo

39. Coors product

40. ___ & Tina Turner (musical duo)

41. What statisticians crunch

44. Partner of "abet"

46. Walkie-talkie conversation ender

47. HBO comedy created by Issa Rae, who also stars as Issa Dee, a young Black woman navigating work and romance in LA

52. Glide, like an eagle

53. Organization that regulates cosmetics: Abbr.

54. Bills with George Washington's face

55. "___ Murders in the Building," Hulu comedy co-created by Steve Martin, who also stars as an actor turned crime mystery podcaster in NYC

56. "As ye ___, so shall ye reap"

57. Removes, as a cork

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Down

1. "I ___ your pardon..."

2. ABBA's "The Winner Takes It ___"

3. "As I see it," in textspeak: Abbr.

4. High shot in tennis (rhymes with "bob")

5. Window spot for a flower pot

6. People who fly planes

7. "Press ___ key to continue"

8. "___ Your Enthusiasm," HBO comedy created by Larry David, who also stars as a fictional version of himself, always at odds with the world

9. Austrian river (anagram of "airs")

10. Lady who sang "Shallow"

15. Make an inquiry

16. Phil to Alex, in "Modern Family"

19. Sauna attire

20. Spherical space objects

21. Corporate boss: Abbr.

23. Carry-___ (easy-to-carry luggage)

24. Follower of "www"

25. "___ I come in?"

27. __ crime: podcast genre

28. Color of goji berries

29. "Long ___ Live" (Toni Braxton song): 2 wds.

31. "Three," in Naples

32. Accessory that may match a prom date's dress

34. Whiskey barrel wood

37. Marlon ___ from "The Godfather"

39. HBO dark comedy co-created by Bill Hader, who also stars as a hitman from Ohio trying to reinvent himself as an actor in LA

40. Chemical suffix with "cyan" or "brom"

41. "I can only ___ much": 2 wds.

42. Stratford-upon-___ (where Shakespeare was born)

43. Color for a San Jose Shark

45. "___ Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," Jackson 5 hit: 2 wds.

47. Uncertainties

48. Jake Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," for one

49. Card game named after a number

50. One bench press, e.g., for short

51. Letter that comes before "tee"

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