Word before "Francisco," "Diego," or "Jose" Crossword Clue

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Word before "Francisco," "Diego," or "Jose" Crossword Answer

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BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

More Daily Themed Crossword (1/25/2026) Answers

Across

1. Letters after D

4. "No talking!" sound in a library

7. Mop & ___ (floor cleaner)

10. Arrow's partner:

11. "Boo-___" (crying sound)

12. Accelerate, as an engine

13. Prepare, as coffee

15. "Enter at your ___ risk" (cautionary words)

16. Helper at Capitol Hill, say

17. Kitchen tool used to chop things

19. (1/6) Join us for an opposite day challenge! Start your day by having ___ (the meal you usually eat at night) instead of breakfast!

21. ___ Angeles, California city

22. Big name in home security (anagram of "tad"): Abbr.

23. (2/6) Ready to switch it up? Swap around your cutlery by drinking from a ___ (flat dish for serving meals) and eating from a cup!

26. Breath of relief

29. Low headlight setting

30. Chicken drumstick

32. Neat as ___ (extremely clean): 2 wds.

34. Person of action (anagram of "rode")

35. "What can I ___ convince you?": 2 wds.

38. (3/6) Feeling silly yet? Have your meal while sitting under the dining ___ (dining room furniture) instead of at it!

39. Number of events in a decathlon

40. __ fide (genuine)

41. Negative prefix with "appear" or "honest"

44. (4/6) Let's have some more fun! Put on your ___ (buttoned clothing item) backwards for a silly look!

46. Scottish bloke

49. "Mamma ___!" (musical based on ABBA's music)

50. Comedian ___ Fields who appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

51. Bluff, e.g.

52. Actor Diesel who voiced Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy"

53. Laser ___ (arena game)

54. Century segments, briefly

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Down

1. ___ and flow (ocean's movements)

2. (5/6) Looking for a twist? Use a ___ (tined utensil) to eat soup instead of a spoon!

3. Singer ___ Stefani of "Hollaback Girl"

4. (6/6) Here's a funny one! Try walking with your ___ (footwear) on the wrong feet today to complete the challenge!

5. "___ the Grinch Stole Christmas," 2000 movie

6. Japanese car company that makes Civics and Accords

7. Broad toothy smile

8. First sentence in a newspaper article (anagram of "leed")

9. Head ___ heels (madly in love)

14. Droop, like an unwatered flower

16. ___-aging cream (beauty product)

18. The Riddler, to Batman

20. Cards checked by bouncers: Abbr.

23. Cuddling at the cinema, say: Abbr.

24. It's right under your nose, literally

25. In the middle of

27. "The game will be televised ___" (worldwide)

28. Achilles' weak spot?

31. Hurdle for college seniors: Abbr.

33. Forget-me-___ (garden member)

34. Steely ___, rock band

36. Written or oral exam

37. "Walking ___ coals" (to be in a volatile situation): 2 wds.

38. Large canvas bag, say

40. Prison on a warship, informally

41. Driver's license issuer, in some states: Abbr.

42. "The Third," as written after some names

45. "Isn't ___ shame?" ("How sad!"): 2 wds.

47. What tires and fires require

48. Iowa's ___ Moines River

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