Tell a fib Crossword Clue

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Tell a fib Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FIB (noun)
1. a trivial lie
FIB (verb)
1. tell a relatively insignificant lie
TELL (verb)
1. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
2. give evidence
TELL (noun)
1. a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More USA Today Crossword (3/18/2026) Answers

Across

1. Self-service money dispensers, for short

5. "American ___" (singing competition show)

9. ____ Amidala ("Star Wars" senator)

14. Pin the ___ on the donkey

15. Coke, e.g.

16. Natural hairdos

17. Vegetable in gumbo

18. Tournament ranking

19. Leave puzzled

20. Body's communication network

23. Angsty music genre

24. ___ faire

25. "Lovin on Me" rapper Jack

28. Sealy alternative

30. The Chicks and the Powerpuff Girls, for two

33. Be in debt

34. Under the weather

36. Big fuss

37. Audacious

38. Twisted figure that only has one side

41. Woe is me!

43. Lard or tallow

44. Spanish for 'sun'

45. Assistance

46. Porterhouse, e.g

48. Change

52. Bye now!

54. Extra periods: Abbr.

56. If u ask me

57. Shops that sell excess inventory

61. Word that can follow "monster" or "food"

63. Workplace safety org.

64. Role for an actor

65. __ beaucoup

66. Swerve suddenly

67. One of 12 for a cube

68. That is to say …

69. Makes a mistake

70. Moose and elk

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1. Observes Yom Kippur

2. "I want to join you!"

3. Bathroom fixture often seen above the sink

4. Eastern European person

5. Debate topic

6. "It ___ even matter" ("There's no point")

7. Celebratory pieces

8. "___ Marmalade"

9. Rotini and fettuccini

10. Following

11. Percussive track

12. Mama's partner, perhaps

13. Particularly, in a text

21. Dental hygiene brand

22. Bamboo ___

26. Bird with a "great horned" and "barn" variety

27. Get married

29. Uncles, in Spanish

31. Worshipper of Jah

32. Driver's licenses, e.g

35. Elevate

37. Toucan's beak

38. Double-checked, say

39. Dubai's country: Abbr.

40. Playfully make fun of

41. Batteries for some remotes

46. "The Social Network" writer Aaron

47. Like some delis or kitchens

49. Long-winded rant

50. Appear

51. List of players

53. State flower of New Mexico

55. Pre-1917 Russian rulers

58. The first "l" of "loml"

59. Software customer

60. Opinion article

61. "I did NOT need to know that!"

62. Dreamy sleep phase

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