Dame Maggie ___, who played Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" series — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 17 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SMITH
5 letters
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July 17 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 17 2026
SMITH
Emmitt ___, NFL running back who delivered a legendary performance against the Giants despite a shoulder injury
SMITH
5
"Harry Potter" star Maggie ___
SMITH
5
Ozzie ___, former San Diego Padres shortstop who may be dressing up as the "Wizard of Oz" this Halloween?
SMITH
5
Will ___ who won an Oscar for "King Richard"
SMITH
5
What would you call a "granny" apple that's green in color?
SMITH
5
Kevin ___, "Young Hercules" actor who plays Ares in the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess"
SMITH
5
Emmitt ___, player who inspired the NFL rule that prohibits taking the helmet off unless injured
SMITH
5
Justice ___, "All the Bright Places" actor who plays Franklin Webb in "Jurassic World Dominion"
SMITH
5
Concert bass booster, for short
AMP
3
Lovers' quarrel (anagram of "pats")
SPAT
4
"The ___ is the limit!" ("Aim high!")
SKY
3
Golfer's goal
PAR
3
Gateway ___ (monument in St. Louis, Missouri)
ARCH
4
One before "Q," phonetically
PEE
3
Regency ___ (time period that inspired "Bridgerton")
ERA
3
___ bag (grocery carrier)
TOTE
4
Singer ___ Del Rey of "Candy Necklace"
LANA
4
Sticky pancake topping
SYRUP
5
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