Short snooze Crossword Clue

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Short snooze Crossword Answer

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CATNAP

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
2. a period of time spent sleeping
(verb)
1. take a siesta

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SNOOZE (verb)
1. sleep lightly or for a short period of time
SNOOZE (noun)
1. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CATNAP
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PAN

More Daily Themed Crossword (5/20/2026) Answers

Across

1. Instrument for a heavenly angel

5. "___ it in the bud" (suppress early on)

8. Sleeping spot

11. Slushy drink

12. “___ you going to finish that?”

13. What a lumberjack would swing at work

14. Art ___ (retro design style)

15. The 'p' of mph

16. "Shop ___ You Drop" (1991 game show once hosted by Pat Finn)

17. Poke your nose into someone else's matters

20. "Hollywood Game ___," NBC game show hosted by actress Jane Lynch, where celebrities and contestants compete in a series of games

22. ___ gin (British liqueur)

23. Peyton Manning's very successful younger brother

24. Jason ___ ("Ozark" star)

27. "Family ___," game show once hosted by actor John O'Hurley, where contestants name the most popular answers to survey questions

31. Become older and older

32. Breakfast hours: Abbr.

35. "Cool ___ cucumber": 2 wds.

36. "America's Funniest ___ Videos," video clip series hosted by actor Alfonso Ribeiro, which features funny videos submitted by viewers

38. Sank one’s teeth into

39. Ewe's mate

40. "We ___ Boyz" (Wiz Khalifa song)

43. Like a lot of basketball players

45. Rosemary's Baby writer Levin

46. Landing hour: Abbr.

47. ___ of limitations (time limit, in law)

51. "Press ___ Luck," game show hosted by actress Elizabeth Banks, where contestants answer trivia questions for a chance to win various prizes

55. Barbecue spice blend

56. Gaming center units: Abbr.

57. Slips

58. Comprende?

59. "What is ___ matter with you?"

60. Musical set in the East Village

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Down

1. Kept something in a secret location, say

2. Playing card that comes first alphabetically

3. Camcorder button

4. "___ Puzzler," game show hosted by actress Leah Remini, that's inspired by pop culture-themed crosswords

6. "Me, Myself & ___" (Jim Carrey movie)

7. "For Those in ___ on the Sea"

8. Word before "salts" or "water"

9. Highway sign next to an off-ramp

10. Singer Lana ___ Rey of "Video Games"

18. ___-com ("Serendipity" genre)

19. Synonym and anagram of "aye"

21. Animated meme format: Abbr.

22. Wineglass feature

24. ___, Humbug!

25. "It was twenty years ___ today ..." (The Beatles' lyric)

26. Catch a thief red-handed

28. "Field of Dreams" actor James ___ Jones

29. Stars-and-stripes land: Abbr.

30. Interrupt the flow of

33. Tiny parasite

34. Sports data on a card, for short

37. Add an Oxford comma, e.g.

41. What an active volcano is expected to do at some point

42. "___ Game," game show once hosted by actor Alec Baldwin, where contestants try to match answers given by celebrity panelists

44. One in a rainbow cake

47. Last year's juniors, for short

48. Second weekday, for short

49. "The Godfather" actor Vigoda

50. That, in Spanish

52. Minecraft resource

53. Vessel used to hold ashes

54. Q-U link, letterwise

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