"Vanilla ___," 2001 film starring Tom Cruise, which ends with his character opening his eyes ... possibly from a dream Crossword Clue

We have the 3-letter answer for "Vanilla ___," 2001 film starring Tom Cruise, which ends with his character opening his eyes ... possibly from a dream crossword clue, last seen in the Daily Themed Crossword September 4, 2025 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

"Vanilla ___," 2001 film starring Tom Cruise, which ends with his character opening his eyes ... possibly from a dream Crossword Answer

↓1.

Find more clues, hints, and info below.

Hide

Find more clues, hints, and info below.

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. throw or toss with a light motion
(noun)
1. the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHARACTER (noun)
1. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person’s qualifications and dependability
2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
CHARACTER (verb)
1. engrave or inscribe characters on
STARRING (adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role

More Daily Themed Crossword (9/4/2025) Answers

Across

1. Lip-___ (pretend to sing)

5. Cries loudly

9. "___ the Builder" (children's TV series)

12. ___-Aid (flavored drink mix)

13. Queen of Jazz, ___ Fitzgerald

14. 50 Cents' genre:

15. Jellystone Park's ___ Bear

16. Not imaginary

17. Money withdrawal site: Abbr.

18. ___-Town (home to NBA's Bulls, informally)

20. 1994 film starring Elijah Wood, which ends with his character waking up from a dream

22. Bird in a clock

25. Genetic evidence at a forensic lab: Abbr.

26. "Birds ___ feather flock together": 2 wds.

27. ___ of war (rope competition)

29. Hospital drips, for short

32. How-___ (instructional guides)

33. Direction opposite NNW: Abbr.

34. "___ in Wonderland," 1951 Walt Disney film which ends with the titular protagonist waking up from a dream

36. Byron's "___ Walks in Beauty"

38. “Jersey Shore” channel: Abbr.

40. ___ Francisco, California

41. Cook, as onion rings

44. "The ___ of Oz," 1939 film starring Judy Garland, which ends with her character waking up from a dream

46. Debate the pros and cons

48. "What did ___ to deserve this?": 2 wds.

49. Hive builder

50. "Invaders from ___," 1953 film starring Jimmy Hunt, which ends with his character waking up from a dream

52. Wander about

56. Big ornamental vase

57. London citizen, informally

58. Caramel-filled candy

59. "Cock-A-Doodle-___"

60. 'No ifs, __ or buts!'

61. International fuel group: Abbr.

All Answers

Down

2. ___-hoo (drink for chocolate lovers)

3. Beverage made with beaten eggs during the holiday season

4. 2006 film starring Adam Sandler, which ends with his character waking up from (not quite) a dream

5. "Why so ___?" iconic dialogue from the film "The Dark Knight"

6. Spanish soccer cheer

7. Lacking flavor (rhymes with "gland")

8. Place to get a hair makeover

9. Unruly child

10. Solemn promise

11. Heart rate count Abbr.

19. Red ___ (cinnamon candy)

21. Train track

22. Bed that is foldable

23. ET transports: Abbr.

24. Payment method

28. Sparkler on a tiara

30. MasterCard rival

31. Sign of an old injury

34. "He's an ___ reader" (voracious)

35. ___-of-season sale

37. Letters after D

39. Plot ___ (surprises)

42. Afro-Cuban dance

43. Long for (rhymes with "learn")

45. "The Mask of ___" (1998 film starring Antonio Banderas)

46. Prefix with "space" or "plane"

47. Casino city in Nevada

49. Baby flower

51. Get ___ of (throw out)

53. Alley-___ (basketball maneuver)

54. Bitter ___ (brew)

55. Soft shoe, informally

All Answers