Rule, for short Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

RULE (noun)
1. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
2. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
RULE (verb)
1. exercise authority over; as of nations
2. decide with authority
SHORT (adjective)
1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
SHORT (verb)
1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
2. create a short circuit in
SHORT (adverb)
1. at a disadvantage
2. quickly and without warning
SHORT (noun)
1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

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More Daily Themed Crossword (2/26/2026) Answers

Across

1. Pen ___ (long-distance buddy)

4. Truck to call for a stranded car

7. "___ sells seashells ..."

10. Bloated self-images

12. Call Me Maybe singer Carly ___ Jepsen

13. One who moos

14. Large canvas bag for shopping, say (rhymes with "note")

15. Rocks that are mined and refined

17. Primate in a zoo

18. Ostrich kin

20. "Who's That Knocking at My ___," 1967 drama film whose title poses a question. Go to 24a for a fun take on the answer!

22. Massage, as sore muscles

23. Undercover agent, like James Bond

24. "A ___ Good Men," 1992 courtroom drama, whose title serves up a playful answer to the question at 20a

27. New York Yankees' sports organization: Abbr.

29. Singer ___ Del Rey of "Chemtrails Over the Country Club"

33. "Higher Learning" actor ___ Epps

35. Snaky swimmers that are found in some sushi dishes

38. Slippery when ___ (road sign)

39. Caramel-filled candy from The Hershey Company

40. Well, ___-di-dah!

41. Scrap of food left on the plate

42. "Now showing ___ theater near you": 2 wds.

45. "Who's Afraid of Virginia ___?" 1966 drama film whose title poses a question. Go to 51a for a fun take on the answer!

47. Los ___ (Manhattan Project lab site)

50. Tokyo’s currency

51. "Fantastic Mr. ___," 2009 stop-motion comedy film, whose title delivers a humorous answer to the question at 45a

52. Michelin or Goodyear product

54. Some suits?: Abbr.

58. Former "All Things Considered" host ___ Shapiro

59. Dell competitor from Taiwan

60. ___ Mode, eccentric suit designer in "The Incredibles"

61. High-___ graphics (good quality)

62. Segment of a relay race

63. "What's Up, ___?" 1972 screwball comedy film whose title poses a question. Go to 4d for a fun take on the answer!

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1. Furry family member

2. Many moons ___

3. I get that a ___ (“I hear that often”)

4. 2024 comedy film whose title gives you an "Uh-oh!" answer to the question at 63a

5. Boat-propelling stick

6. Unwanted plants

7. Simba's evil uncle in "The Lion King"

8. ___, skip, and a jump

9. Fleecy female bleater on a farm

11. One who can supposedly predict the future

16. Soak up, as gravy

19. "Mother," in London

21. Olive in old comics

24. "Everything happens ___ a reason"

25. Punk subculture

26. ___-Mart Stores (former retail chain name)

28. "The Fresh Prince of ___-Air" ('90s Will Smith starrer)

30. Missing from military duty, say: Abbr.

31. Toy brand with foam darts

32. Quarterback's stat, for short

34. Walk with no destination in mind

36. One who argues in court

37. Mary Jane or stiletto, e.g.

43. Extreme game show "___ Wipeout"

44. Cold ___ (freezing): 2 wds.

46. First word in a fairy tale, usually

47. Quite some distance off

48. Traditional folk tales

49. What the Earth turns on

55. Former "The Tonight Show" announcer Hall

56. "Bag Piece" artist Yoko

57. Anatomical pouch

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