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"The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things" — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 16 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
THING
5 letters
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August 16 2025
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Daily Themed Crossword August 16 2025
THING
"Sure ___!" ("You bet!")
THING
5
Person, place, or ___
THING
5
Any object?
THING
5
Person, place, or ___
THING
5
"It's a Boy Girl ___," 2006 rom-com where Samaire Armstrong's and Kevin Zegers' characters swap bodies
THING
5
"I don't want to miss a ___" (Aerosmith lyrics)
THING
5
"A ___ of beauty is a joy forever"
THING
5
Number of years in a decade
TEN
3
Ewe's mate
RAM
3
Prefix meaning "three"
TRI
3
Mud bath spot
SPA
3
"May ___ the honors?": 2 wds.
IDO
3
"I ___ the Sheriff" (Bob Marley song)
SHOT
4
Peck or smooch, e.g.
KISS
4
"My Gal ___" (1942 film by Irving Cummings)
SAL
3
Key ___ pie
LIME
4
Word before "mate" to finish off in chess
CHECK
5
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