Word before "tag" or "pointer" Crossword Clue

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Word before "tag" or "pointer" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POINTER (noun)
1. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
2. (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
WORD (noun)
1. the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
2. information about recent and important events
WORD (verb)
1. put into words or an expression

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More USA Today Crossword (10/24/2025) Answers

Across

1. Musical speed

6. Stand the test of time

10. Smart ___ (know-it-all)

14. ___ planet (Pluto, e.g.)

15. Mount Everest's continent

16. What a volcano spews.

17. Sans-___ font

18. Contents of the Atlantic Ocean

20. Truck stop vehicle

21. My Chemical Romance genre

22. Revise

23. Ghana's capital

25. Sounds of laughter or derision

26. Badger relative

28. Heavy landing sound

30. Tired

31. Largest brass instrument

32. Shade tree

35. Dip for chips, or a dance involving dips

36. "Break a ___"

37. "Distracted Boyfriend" and "Sad Keanu"

39. Org. that has produced 15 scorigamis in the last two regular seasons

40. Caboose's spot

42. Proverb or adage

43. Not for here

44. Put forth, like effort

45. Place to doodle

49. Thrash like an inflatable tube man

51. "That's ___" (Dean Martin song)

52. Flying saucer, for short

53. Note to employees

56. Leafy dish eaten with an entree

58. Reproductive organ

60. Joint above the shin

61. ___ upon a time

62. Barrier between some yards

63. In a little bit

64. Pumas and lynxes

65. Bugs that bug dogs

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Down

1. Six-point scores: Abbr.

2. Female sheep

3. Female horse

4. Humans and gorillas

5. Workplace celebrations

7. "Well, actually . . ."

8. Tall farm structure

9. Bit of ink

10. San Antonio landmark

11. Gotta go!

12. Long jump or javelin throw, e.g.

13. Kings and queens, for example

19. Marvel character who becomes the Scarlet Witch

24. Shed a tear

25. Long sandwich

26. Frozen snowman

27. Poker player's giveaway

29. Warm embrace

30. Nine-digit tax ID

32. Qatari leader

33. Pre-Easter period

34. Umami additive

36. Online gamer's concern

38. Optimal height for hung artwork

41. Very long time

42. Krakens home

45. Parts of some Halloween costumes

46. ___ acids

47. Event with cowboys and clowns

48. Bottom color on a stoplight

50. Rich ore deposits

52. Bone near the radius

54. Locks in a lion's den?

55. Ocean predator

57. Youngest-ever U.S. congresswoman

59. Thats correct

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