Inventor's spark — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 11 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
IDEA
4 letters
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Creative spark
IDEA
4
Brainstorm session output
IDEA
4
Creative thought
IDEA
4
"That's a great ___!" ("I like your solution!")
IDEA
4
What sparks a lightbulb moment
IDEA
4
"What's the big ___?"
IDEA
4
Flash of inspiration
IDEA
4
Innovator's inkling
IDEA
4
"I had no ___!" ("I didn't know!")
IDEA
4
Creative spark
IDEA
4
Brainstorm session output
IDEA
4
"Eureka!" prerequisite?
IDEA
4
Dead ___ (road that leads to nowhere)
END
3
Precious stone
GEM
3
Carry-___ (in-flight luggage)
ONS
3
Sticky stuff
GOO
3
Actress ___ Gardner of "Mogambo"
AVA
3
Boat propellers
OARS
4
Put into words
SAY
3
Pigeon or robin's home
NEST
4
Deal sealer when used after "hand" ... or before 28a left it incomplete, word for a beverage ordered with burgers
SHAKE
5
Black ___ (secret military missions, say)
OPS
3
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