Up Past Midnight
September 18, 2026 · 12×11 · Normal
Beyond the body
Leftover metal bit
Won at the fair
Give to get more
Wink at a crush
Directly on it
Crude prison blade
Joint mid-leg
Angle from north
Big Apple, in short
Easy to use nearby
Point out the flaws
Internet, in short
Blade for shaving
Scenery or opinion
What's the point?
Good with tools
Copies or chimps
Matches the facts
Sound a snake makes
27 member states
Sheath on nerves
An undeniable truth
Up for a ride
Hosts the party
NATO's letter A
Cut when you quit
From a long distance
Roll them, or chop
Mashed by a boot
Cubes in a drink
Chew and swallow now
Desks in a row
This … a test
Fib told on purpose
Top card in a deck
Genus of heather
Where traffic flows
Short for the web
Up Past Midnight — Solution
September 18, 2026 · 12×11 · Normal
Beyond the body
Leftover metal bit
Won at the fair
Give to get more
P
Wink at a crush
Directly on it
F
Crude prison blade
S
Joint mid-leg
Angle from north
K
Big Apple, in short
N
A
S
T
R
A
L
Easy to use nearby
H
A
N
D
Y
Point out the flaws
C
R
I
T
I
C
I
Z
E
Internet, in short
C
Blade for shaving
R
A
Z
O
R
Scenery or opinion
V
I
E
W
What's the point?
Good with tools
Copies or chimps
A
D
E
P
T
Matches the facts
Sound a snake makes
M
27 member states
Sheath on nerves
E
U
A
P
E
S
An undeniable truth
Up for a ride
Hosts the party
T
H
U
M
B
S
NATO's letter A
Cut when you quit
O
From a long distance
V
E
R
I
T
Y
Roll them, or chop
E
A
L
F
A
Mashed by a boot
Cubes in a drink
M
U
S
H
E
D
Chew and swallow now
Desks in a row
This … a test
O
F
F
I
C
E
S
Fib told on purpose
L
I
E
I
S
Top card in a deck
A
C
E
Genus of heather
E
R
I
C
A
Where traffic flows
S
T
R
E
E
T
S
Short for the web
N
E
T
Up Past Midnight — The notes
September 18, 2026 · 12×11 · Normal
- ASTRALBeyond the bodyRelating to the stars or a spirit realm beyond the body, as in 'astral projection'.
- SCRAPLeftover metal bitA small leftover piece, often of metal or fabric; also slang for a quick fight.
- PRIZESWon at the fairRewards given to winners, like trophies, medals, or cash at a competition.
- TRADEOFFGive to get moreA balance between two things, giving up one benefit to gain another.
- FLIRTWink at a crushTo playfully show romantic interest, often with winks, smiles, or teasing.
- ATOPDirectly on itDirectly on the highest point of something, like snow atop a mountain.
- SHIVCrude prison bladeA makeshift, sharpened blade, often mentioned in prison movies or shows.
- KNEEJoint mid-legThe hinge joint in the middle of your leg, used for bending and kneeling.
- AZIMUTHAngle from northThe horizontal angle measured clockwise from north, used in navigation and astronomy.
- NYCBig Apple, in shortAbbreviation for New York City, nicknamed the Big Apple.
- HANDYEasy to use nearbyConvenient and useful, like a tool that's always within reach.
- CRITICIZEPoint out the flawsTo point out faults or judge something harshly, like a tough movie review.
- WEBInternet, in shortShort for the World Wide Web, the network linking pages online.
- RAZORBlade for shavingA sharp blade used for shaving, or a phrase for a razor-thin margin.
- VIEWScenery or opinionCan mean a scenic sight from a window, or a personal opinion on something.
- USEWhat's the point?The purpose or benefit of something, as in the phrase 'what's the use?'
- ADEPTGood with toolsHighly skilled at a particular task, like a chef adept with knives.
- APESCopies or chimpsEither imitates someone closely, or refers to gorillas, chimps, and orangutans.
- TRUEMatches the factsAccurate and factual; also means loyal, as in a true friend.
- HISSESSound a snake makesThe sharp sssss sound a snake or an angry crowd makes.
- EU27 member statesPolitical and economic union of 27 European countries, headquartered in Brussels.
- MYELINSheath on nervesA fatty sheath that coats nerve fibers, helping signals travel faster in the body.
- VERITYAn undeniable truthA fundamental truth or fact, often used in a formal or literary sense.
- THUMBSUp for a rideDigits on your hands, or the gesture used to hitch a ride or vote yes.
- EMCEEHosts the partyShort for 'master of ceremonies,' the person who hosts an event or introduces acts.
- ALFANATO's letter AThe NATO phonetic alphabet's word for the letter A, spelled without the 'ph'.
- LOSSCut when you quitWhat's cut in the phrase 'cut your losses'; also the grief felt after losing something dear.
- AFARFrom a long distanceFrom a great distance away, like a mountain seen afar.
- DICERoll them, or chopSmall numbered cubes for games, or to cut food into tiny cubes.
- MUSHEDMashed by a bootSquashed into a soft, pulpy mess, like mud mushed underfoot.
- ICECubes in a drinkFrozen water, often served in cubes to chill a drink.
- EATChew and swallow nowTo chew and swallow food; a basic need we do several times a day.
- OFFICESDesks in a rowWorkplaces full of desks, meetings, and coffee breaks.
- ISThis … a testPresent tense of 'to be,' used with he, she, or it, as in 'this is a test.'
- LIEFib told on purposeA false statement told on purpose; also means to recline flat on a couch or bed.
- ACETop card in a deckThe highest-ranking card in a standard deck; also means an expert at something.
- ERICAGenus of heatherThe scientific genus name for heather shrubs, known for small bell-shaped flowers.
- STREETSWhere traffic flowsPublic roads in a city or town, lined with buildings, shops, or homes.
- NETShort for the webShort for internet, the network connecting computers worldwide; also net profit after costs.