Time to learn the ropes? Crossword Clue

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Time to learn the ropes? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
LEARN (verb)
1. commit to memory; learn by heart
2. impart skills or knowledge to

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More Apple+ Crossword (1/16/2026) Answers

Across

1. ___ Q. Bear (Berenstain character)

5. "Tron" preceder in sci-fi films

9. Grooming tool

14. Goes off

15. Upscale hotel chain

16. Skirt style

17. Boardroom VIPs

18. "idk why i didn't win, but imo that award isn't v impressive so who cares"

20. Ale alternatives

22. Election Day in the U.S. (Abbr.)

23. Bit of blackwork, for example

24. Italian for love

25. Unreliable source

27. Troubles

28. "wtf!!!! who tf do u think u r?!"

31. Blocking stat

32. Approx.

33. Console that launched with the Zapper light gun and R.O.B., the Robotic Operating Buddy

34. "u refused 2 stop & now we've lost everything. i hope ur sry"

38. Mazel ___!

39. Border

40. "What's important to realize is ..."

43. "thinking abt u bb xoxo"

48. Ergo

50. Tank top, across the pond

51. "The game is ___!"

52. Sir McKellen

53. __ willikers!

54. Keys on the keys

55. Intro blurb that hides hints to a puzzle, and a literal description of each bolded clue

59. "What's it gonna ___ me?"

60. Widely known

61. Give off

62. Pot contribution

63. Pupil shapes, on some animals

64. Ancient crumbling site

65. Loch ___

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2. Guide to local landmarks

3. Field for expert drivers

4. Claim

5. Growth on a rock

6. Angsty music genre

7. Shaggy antelope

8. "That tracks"

9. Pink in the middle

10. In the manner of

11. Cord-management helpers

12. Inside the NBA cohost since 2011

13. Recovers between workouts

19. Spiritual teacher

21. "Say Yes to Heaven" singer Lana Del __

25. Go the distance

26. New doctors

27. Developed body while in an oak barrel, for example

29. Permit

30. Dowd who played Aunt Lydia on The Handmaid's Tale

34. Folds at the waist

35. "___ been better"

36. Real hoot

37. Ambulance worker

38. Dangerously overwhelming amount, metaphorically

40. Syrupy summer treat

41. Self-interested types

42. Extensive properties in Jane Austen books

44. At any time

45. Wobble

46. "Open the pod bay doors, __"

47. "... but let me check my calendar"

48. Little spats

49. Permitted by the Qur'an

53. Supreme beings

54. Envelope abbreviation

56. Ferret's physician

57. Large bird with relatively tiny wings

58. Noon, on sundials

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