Crossword Answers for Thursday, 16 April 2026

All 32 answers to the daily crossword for Thursday, 16 April 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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A slight amount or degree of difference TAD
4
A school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences TECH
8
Where the air is unconfined OPEN
10
A shaft on which a wheel rotates AXLE
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A written proposal or reminder MEMO
12
Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 NOEL
13
Of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder ASP
15
A herd of whales GAM
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A canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole SNEAKER
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Bad; unfortunate SAD
19
A yearning for something or to do something YEN
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Ardently or excessively desirous AVID
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An oppressive power YOKE
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An agenda of things to do MENU
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Be agreeable or acceptable SUIT
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The boundary of a surface EDGE
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A fashionable hotel usually in a resort area SPA

Down

1
Male turkey TOM
2
Person who resembles a nonhuman primate APE
3
Summon to court DEMANDING
4
A light brown the color of topaz TAN
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Derived or originating externally EXOGENOUS
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Rid of obstructions CLEAR
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A position of leadership HELM
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A natural skill NOSE
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Be worth it PAY
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Save from sins SAVED
17
Pitch of the voice KEYS
18
Equal in amount or value SAME
21
Scheduled to arrive DUE
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The basic unit of money in Laos KIP
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The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet ETA