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Bow as if before a king + Move your hands like you're swatting away pesky bugs = "Lord of the ___" (1990 film ... see 27a) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the November 1 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
FLIES
5 letters
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Where this clue appears
November 1 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword November 1 2025
FLIES
"Time ___!" what one says while having fun ... or a hint to why "time" disappeared from 22a, 38a, 51a, 10d, and 18d
FLIES
5
"Lord of the ___," 1954 William Golding novel featuring characters like Piggy and Ralph
FLIES
5
"Eagle When She ___," 1991 Dolly Parton song that was nominated for the Grammy for Best Country Song
FLIES
5
Primate in a zoo
APE
3
Married woman's title, for short
MRS
3
Body part with biceps
ARM
3
Beaver's barrier across a river
DAM
3
Bathing bar
SOAP
4
Sound of a dove
COO
3
Shopping bag at a farmer's market, perhaps
TOTE
4
"First ___, first served"
COME
4
___ Hanks, actor who starred in the movie "Forrest Gump"
TOM
3
Mike and ___ (fruity candy)
IKE
3
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