"And the ___ thickens ..." — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the November 12 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
PLOT
4 letters
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What a book review might spoil
PLOT
4
Term used to describe the storyline of a novel
PLOT
4
Secret scheme
PLOT
4
"The ___ thickens!"
PLOT
4
Novel's storyline
PLOT
4
"The ___ thickens"
PLOT
4
Piece of land
PLOT
4
Plan something evil?
PLOT
4
Term used to describe the storyline of a TV show
PLOT
4
"The ___ thickens!"
PLOT
4
Piece of land
PLOT
4
"And the ___ thickens..."
PLOT
4
Room cooling machines: Abbr.
ACS
3
Chew like a beaver (rhymes with "claw")
GNAW
4
Went too fast, say
SPED
4
Area where cars are parked
LOT
3
Actor's part in a play
ROLE
4
___ mater (one's old school)
ALMA
4
"Burnt ___ crisp": 2 wds.
TOA
3
Shakespeare's "___ Well That Ends Well"
ALLS
4
Meat cut that may be "tender" (anagram of "lion")
LOIN
4
"How can I ever ___ you?" ("I'm in your debt")
REPAY
5
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