The "B" in FBI, for short Crossword Clue

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The "B" in FBI, for short Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. small bit used in dentistry or surgery
2. seed vessel having hooks or prickles
(verb)
1. remove the burrs from

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FBI (noun)
1. a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
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: Anagram

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

More Daily Themed Crossword (12/9/2025) Answers

Across

1. Bed ___ & Beyond

5. Navigator’s aid

8. Every now ___ then (occasionally)

11. Cookie often dunked in milk

12. One sheet of a notebook

13. Pigeon's sound

14. Distribute, as playing cards

15. Clickable image on a desktop

16. ''For __ a jolly good fellow''

17. Captain Jean-___ Picard (Patrick Stewart's role)

19. ___ Reese, WNBA player who shares a name with a heavenly being with a halo, suited to the holiday spirit

21. Religious song

22. Airport security group: Abbr.

23. Cold skating surface

25. Code essential to transact at an ATM: Abbr.

27. ___ Lotulelei, NFL player who shares a name with a twinkling celestial body, shining bright with holiday spirit

31. Nickelodeon cartoon character who explores with her pal Boots

33. BMW product

35. "Hi," in Spanish

36. Eric ___, NBA player who shares a name with a white winter blanket, fitting for festive times

39. 10-year anniversary material

40. Concealed

43. Prescription measure

45. Replay speed: Hyph.

47. Beethoven's "___ to Joy"

48. "Narcos" agency: Abbr.

49. Le'Veon ___, boxer and former NFL player who shares a name with a sleigh jingler, ideal for spreading cheer

51. Did amazing, on a test

55. Aries symbol

56. "Get me the files ___!" (immediately): Abbr.

57. Cuisine with tom kha gai

58. Telepathic ability: Abbr.

59. Dot's partner, in Morse code

60. Address for a king

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Down

1. Gym member's physique, slangily

2. We ___ the Champions (Queen song)

3. Drink served with scones in England

4. ___ Holm, world-champion boxer who shares a name with decor mentioned in "Deck the Halls," that may be on every door this holiday season

5. Big ___ (McDonald's signature burger)

6. "Have ___ it!" ("Try it!"): 3 wds.

7. Actors Sean and Badgley

8. Continuous dull pain

9. Nerlens ___, NBA player whose name is another word for a Christmas carol, in tune with holiday vibes

10. ___ and don'ts

12. Meal eaten on a blanket at the park, say

18. One who officiates a baseball game, for short

20. Deep cut

21. One who saves the day

23. Cards checked by bouncers: Abbr.

24. "Don't trust him, he's a ___ artist" (scammer)

26. Apprehend

28. ___ bag (large bag seen at a farmer's market)

29. Muhammad ___, the "greatest" boxer

30. Competed in a track event

32. Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears ___!": 2 wds.

34. Wilma ___, Olympic track champion who shares a name with Santa's "red-nosed" reindeer, lighting up the festive season

38. Fishing stick

41. "Sorry, ___ at remembering names!" (apology for forgetting someone's name): 2 wds.

42. "I hope she ___ good job tomorrow": 2 wds.

44. Chairs at a stadium

45. Sail the seven __

46. Light source on a desk

48. NFL linebacker Greenlaw

50. ___ Vegas Raiders (NFL team)

52. Chinese martial art Tai ___

53. Play it by ___ (improvise)

54. "A Good Day to ___ Hard," 2013 action movie

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