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"Time ___!" what one says while having fun ... or a hint to why "time" disappeared from 22a, 38a, 51a, 10d, and 18d — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 3 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
FLIES
5 letters
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Where this clue appears
May 3 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword May 3 2026
FLIES
Bow as if before a king + Move your hands like you're swatting away pesky bugs = "Lord of the ___" (1990 film ... see 27a)
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
Farm animals that go "moo"
COWS
4
___-tac-toe
TIC
3
"Old MacDonald ___ a Farm" (nursery rhyme)
HAD
3
"It's Beginning to Look ___ Like Christmas": 2 wds.
ALOT
4
Pole used for fishing
ROD
3
Sci-fi vehicle: Abbr.
UFO
3
List at a diner
MENU
4
Slip-___ (laceless shoes)
ONS
3
Lobster's pincer
CLAW
4
"What we have here is ___-or-die situation": 2 wds.
ADO
3
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