"Son of a Preacher ___," 1968 song by Dusty Springfield that was originally written for Aretha Franklin, who declined the soulful ballad Crossword Clue

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"Son of a Preacher ___," 1968 song by Dusty Springfield that was originally written for Aretha Franklin, who declined the soulful ballad Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
2. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
(verb)
1. provide with workers
2. take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PREACHER (noun)
1. someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
SPRINGFIELD (noun)
1. capital of the state of Illinois
2. a city and manufacturing center in southwestern Massachusetts on the Connecticut River

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More Daily Themed Crossword (8/29/2026) Answers

Across

1. Cleaning cloth

4. That's all ___ wrote

7. Kit ___ (wafer treat)

10. "Just give me ___" ("Hold on"): 2 wds.

12. Joke like "Reading while sunbathing makes one well-red," e.g.

13. __ in a blue moon (rarely)

14. Union that comes after "I do"

16. C sharp or B flat, for one

17. Framed gallery item

18. Chain ___ (carpenter's power tool)

19. Coat a doughnut, say

22. "___ Your Heart," 1986 song by Madonna that was originally written for Cyndi Lauper, who passed on the dance-pop classic

24. "___, meeny, miney, moe..."

25. Costing zero dollars, say

26. Reassuring touch on the back

30. "Bonnie" one of poetry

31. Drink-chilling cube

32. NBC show "Law & Order: ___": Abbr.

33. Song sung alone

34. Movie roll

35. ___ University (North Carolina school)

37. Group of men helping a sheriff

38. "What's Love ___ to Do with It," 1984 song by Tina Turner that was originally offered to Cliff Richard who declined the pop rock hit

40. Just a wee bit

41. Wage ___ of words (argue): 2 wds.

44. Ones featured on our Tuesday crosswords

49. "...Baby One More ___," 1998 song by Britney Spears that was originally written for R&B group TLC, who turned down the pop anthem

50. Tip of a sock

51. Takes responsibility for

52. Program opened with a tap, for short

53. Resort with mineral springs

54. Number of people in a 33a

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Down

1. Ewe's mate

2. Fit ___ fiddle (healthy): 2 wds.

3. "Deutschland," to the rest of the world, for short

4. Lover's ___ (petty squabble)

5. Affectionate embrace

6. Letters after "Pant" for a shampoo brand

7. "How Will I ___," 1985 song by Whitney Houston that was originally written for Janet Jackson, who skipped the upbeat love song

8. Play a part in a play, say

9. Golf peg

11. 1961 song by Patsy Cline that was originally written by Willie Nelson for himself to record, but her version became the definitive one

13. "She got to sit ___ elephant!": 2 wds.

15. Deep anger

18. Gets a view of

19. Diamonds and sapphires, for two

20. The "L" of AWOL

21. Declare a 14a invalid

22. Paperless exam?

23. Currency of the Philippines

25. "My House" rapper ___ Rida

26. Cobblers’ cousins

27. Gets a perfect score

28. Prefix with "gram" or "phone"

33. Hostess ___ Balls (chocolate cakes)

34. Its participants are in for a wild ride

36. Shrek or Fiona, e.g.

37. Gal ___ (girl friend)

39. Inked designs, for short

40. Liam Neeson starrer "___-Team": 2 wds.

41. ___ glance: 2 wds.:

42. Like a song still being recorded: Abbr.

43. Electric guitar hookup, for short

45. Blouse or cardigan, e.g.

46. "A coin has ___ sides"

47. Hans ___, alpine skier

48. Direction opposite NNW: Abbr.

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