The answer is "CAPS" because "CAPS LOCK" is a common key on keyboards. The clue references the action of turning this key on, which sets text to uppercase, matching the phrase "KEY HIT BEFORE THIS CLUE WAS WRITTEN." This hints at the uppercase nature of the clue.
5DUBAI?????✨ See Why
The answer is DUBAI because it is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet). The clue refers to this iconic architectural landmark, which is located in Dubai, a major city in the United Arab Emirates.
6ORBIT?????✨ See Why
The answer is ORBIT because a planet follows a specific path around a star (like Earth around the Sun), and this path is scientifically known as an orbit. The "e.g." in the clue indicates this is an example of such a path.
7OVINE?????✨ See Why
The term "ovine" directly relates to sheep, as it derives from the Latin word "ovis," meaning sheep. The clue "Sheeplike" is asking for an adjective describing something pertaining to or resembling sheep, making OVINE the correct and fitting answer.
8MEETS?????✨ See Why
The clue asks for a word that rhymes with "greets" and fittingly matches its meaning. MEETS rhymes with "greets" and relates contextually: to "meet" someone often involves a greeting, making it an apt and fitting answer. The rhyme and meaning alignment confirm the solution.
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1CURVE?????✨ See Why
The answer "CURVE" fits because a boomerang’s path is not straight but characterized by an arcing, curved trajectory. The "e.g." in the clue suggests CURVE is an example of the type of path a boomerang takes, emphasizing its iconic return flight.
2ABBIE?????✨ See Why
The answer "ABBIE" refers to Abbie Cornish, an Australian actress known for roles in films like Bright Star and Sucker Punch, as well as TV series such as Jack Ryan. The clue directly points to her first name, completing "Actor ___ Cornish."
3PAINT?????✨ See Why
Claude Monet and Édouard Manet were famous painters, both key figures in the art world. "Make like Monet or Manet" hints at imitating their primary activity—painting. Therefore, the answer is PAINT, as it directly describes what they were renowned for doing.
4SITES?????✨ See Why
The clue "Locations" refers to places or specific areas, aligning perfectly with "SITES," which is a synonym for physical or online locations (e.g., historical sites or websites). Both words broadly denote places or positions, making SITES an appropriate solution.
5DOOM????✨ See Why
The clue asks for a word that rhymes with gloom and is fittingly related in meaning. Doom fits this perfectly, as it rhymes with gloom and shares a similar ominous, despairing connotation, making it an apt solution.
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