Simple elegance Crossword Clue

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Simple elegance Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor
2. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
(verb)
1. be beautiful to look at
2. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ELEGANCE (noun)
1. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
2. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
SIMPLE (adjective)
1. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
2. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
SIMPLE (noun)
1. a person lacking intelligence or common sense
2. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties

Hint 3: Anagram

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More WSJ Crossword (10/1/2026) Answers

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14. Online caveat

15. Name on “Frida” posters

16. WWII’s Ghost Army, e.g.

17. Thoughtful

18. Lab reward

19. Offensive, in a way

20. Reading and others, for short

21. Matisse or Rousseau

22. Cry from a fútbol commentator

23. Cloak-and-dagger org.

24. Text platform letters

25. High-level corp. position

27. La Brea goo

29. NCAA div. for Duke and Pitt

30. Prop for a magician

31. Daughter of Loki, in Norse myth

32. Double-helix stuff

33. State of eastern Brazil

35. "Knives Out" star de Armas

37. Heep of fiction

39. Continually

40. Ding or dent

41. Frog’s kin

42. Ye __ Shoppe

43. Golden ratio symbol

44. Primordial soup

45. They gain followers

47. Bit of truth

51. More sardonic

54. Ill humor

55. Hwys

57. Pioneering computer programmer Lovelace

58. Rescue by wrecker

60. Start a game of eight ball over

62. Loose-skinned mandarin orange

64. One way to be aware

65. Attempted

66. What gibberish makes

67. Fossilized, say

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2. Espresso diluted with hot water

3. Hairstyle named after a “Friends” character

4. Brewer’s supply

5. Inhaler user’s ailment

6. The 1918 Inverted Jenny and the like

7. Site of many a Scottish distillery

8. Supporting Actor nominee for “Lawrence of Arabia”

9. Local

10. Rx item

11. “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” author

12. Area for a seaside stroll

13. Xmas month

23. Baja tourist spot

24. Patio accessory for summer

26. Ruled by the wealthy

28. Cheering calls

34. Two-time Men’s Cricket World Cup champion

36. “Huh-uh”

38. Like terrain that’s tough for gardeners and hikers

46. Hero’s collection

48. Well shucks!

49. First half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles

50. Puzzle with pluses and minuses

52. Piano piece

53. Second half of a classical pair referenced by this puzzle’s circles

54. Persia, nowadays

56. Largest of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides

57. Nick and Nora's pet

59. Unit of power

61. Numbered hwy.

63. Due + quattro

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