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)

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More Daily Themed Crossword (6/20/2026) Answers

Across

1. ___ Clapton, "Wonderful Tonight" singer

5. Father, affectionately

8. Braying beast

11. Winnie-the-___ (fictional teddy bear)

12. Car brand with a four-ring logo

13. Chapstick target

14. "Why is ___ dark in here?": 2 wds.

15. Insects that make honey

16. Lingerie part

17. Music holders that may be burned: Abbr.

19. Chocolate ___, fudge-filled vanilla bar coated with cake, that was everyone's top pick when the ice cream truck came by on a hot '80s day

21. On the beach

24. Aussie animal with a pouch, informally

25. "It's ___-win situation": 2 wds.

26. "Do you have ___ idea how this works?"

28. "Birds ___ Feather" (Billie Eilish song): 2 wds.

31. Christmas or Thanksgiving, for short

32. Sporty car from the sixties: Abbr.

33. ___-Up Pop, sherbet treat in a cardboard tube, that you couldn't wait to grab from the ice cream truck on a hot '90s day

35. "Aren't ___ cute couple?": 2 wds.

37. Port for flash drives: Abbr.

41. ___-Ball Screwball, fruity ice cup with gumballs at the bottom, that made every ice cream truck stop a sticky quest on a hot '90s day

44. Electric cars sold by Elon Musk

46. "___ and the Chipmunks" (animated film with singing rodents)

48. Pint glass filler

49. Singer Winehouse known for her track "Valerie"

50. Strawberry ___, crumbly pink bar with a vanilla core, that was the crowd favorite at the ice cream truck on a hot '80s day

55. What may be filled with ink … or oink

56. Miami ___, NBA team from Florida

57. Turkey ___ (ragtime dance)

58. Letter after "emm," phonetically

59. Baseball positions: Abbr.

60. "Infinity Pool" actress ___ Goth

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1. Prefix with "dermis" or "center"

2. Decay, as veggies

3. Apple's mobile platform

4. ___ Taco, taco-shaped waffle cone treat, that was a must-have from the ice cream truck on a hot '80s day

5. "Give credit where it's ___"

6. Like ___ caught in headlights (frozen): 2 wds.

7. Dance club that might have a rotating mirrored ball

8. Actress Jessica from "Fantastic Four"

9. Voice from an iPhone

10. Practice in a boxing ring, say

12. Opposite of "present"

18. ___ and drop (computer action)

20. Roller coaster part where you might be upside down

21. "Say ___" (dentist's request)

22. ___ Cone, shaved ice treat covered in syrup, that made waiting for the ice cream truck totally worth it on a hot '90s day

23. Something you might mend in an old sock

27. "Shape of ___" (Ed Sheeran song)

29. ___ house (packed venue)

30. Home to Bangalore, Bangkok, and Beijing

34. 1962 hit “___ a Rebel”

36. Off-roading wheels: Abbr.

38. Turns on, as a car

39. Accessory that holds up one's pants

42. Something made on a shooting star

43. "___ Majesty's Secret Service" (Bond film): 2 wds.

45. The Amish, e.g.

46. "Right on, brother!"

47. "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer Loretta ___

49. Primatologist's interest

51. Bumbling sort

52. Body part that may be in a sling

53. Fish with a "Kohaku" variety

54. Concern for someone picking you up at the airport: Abbr.

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