Locks, Linens and Living Rooms
October 4, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
Ghost-dodging eater
Sharp at the craft
Blob-like cell
Leaf or a ratio
Show a true face
NFT on a wall
Cushion under sheets
Grand ranch estate
Fast military planes
Eyes wide open now
Rug that says hi
Old Spanish coin
How things stand now
Sly, knowing stare
White-tie coat
Artery near hips
Europe's most active
Big swamp rodent
Folksy yes, for sure
Harsh paint solvent
Sniffle-time brand
Fake it on screen
Common pond fish
A secretive faction
Coffee … hot
Blow-up pool bed
Deadpan wit
Chic bag label
Largest US state
Include one more
Dried grass for barn
Quran's script
Veils and vows
Land of tea and rain
Perhaps a prince
City-slicker vibes
Security for gates
Town crier's opener
Locks, Linens and Living Rooms — Solution
October 4, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
Ghost-dodging eater
Sharp at the craft
Blob-like cell
Leaf or a ratio
A
Show a true face
NFT on a wall
U
Cushion under sheets
M
Grand ranch estate
H
Fast military planes
J
P
A
C
M
A
N
Eyes wide open now
A
W
A
K
E
Rug that says hi
Old Spanish coin
D
O
O
R
M
A
T
How things stand now
C
Sly, knowing stare
T
P
E
S
E
T
A
White-tie coat
Artery near hips
T
A
I
L
S
Europe's most active
P
Big swamp rodent
B
Folksy yes, for sure
S
I
R
R
E
E
Harsh paint solvent
E
T
N
A
Sniffle-time brand
K
L
E
E
N
E
X
Fake it on screen
Common pond fish
U
A secretive faction
C
Coffee … hot
Blow-up pool bed
I
S
Deadpan wit
Chic bag label
D
R
Y
A
C
T
Largest US state
Include one more
A
L
A
S
K
A
Dried grass for barn
L
Quran's script
Veils and vows
A
R
A
B
I
C
Land of tea and rain
O
Perhaps a prince
H
E
B
R
I
D
A
L
City-slicker vibes
U
R
B
A
N
Security for gates
P
A
D
L
O
C
K
S
Town crier's opener
Y
E
Locks, Linens and Living Rooms — The notes
October 4, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
- PACMANGhost-dodging eaterPac-Man is the yellow arcade icon who gobbles dots while dodging colorful ghosts, debuting in 1980.
- ADEPTSharp at the craftAdept means highly skilled or proficient at something, often through practice.
- AMOEBABlob-like cellAn amoeba is a single-celled organism that constantly changes shape as it moves and feeds.
- COSLeaf or a ratioIn math, cos is short for cosine; cos lettuce (romaine) is the crisp leaf in a Caesar salad.
- UNMASKShow a true faceTo unmask someone is to expose their true identity, often after they've been hiding it.
- ARTNFT on a wallArt can mean any creative work, from museum paintings to a modern NFT collectible.
- MATTRESSCushion under sheetsA mattress is the cushioned pad on a bed frame, usually topped with sheets and pillows.
- HACIENDAGrand ranch estateA hacienda is a large estate or ranch house, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
- JETSFast military planesJets are fast aircraft powered by jet engines; the word also describes streams of water or gas shooting out.
- AWAKEEyes wide open nowAwake means conscious and not sleeping, eyes open and alert.
- DOORMATRug that says hiA doormat lies at an entrance for wiping shoes, often printed with a welcoming message.
- PESETAOld Spanish coinThe peseta was Spain's currency before the euro replaced it in 2002.
- AREHow things stand now'Are' is the present-tense form of 'be' used with you, we, and they, how things stand now.
- LEERSly, knowing stareA leer is a sly, suggestive look, often unwelcome.
- TAILSWhite-tie coatTails can mean the reverse side of a coin, or a formal dress coat with long back panels (white tie).
- ILIACArtery near hipsIliac refers to the hip region, the iliac artery supplies blood to the pelvis and legs.
- ETNAEurope's most activeMount Etna in Sicily is Europe's most active volcano, with frequent eruptions throughout history.
- NUTRIABig swamp rodentNutria are large semi-aquatic rodents, also called coypu, often found in wetlands.
- SIRREEFolksy yes, for sure'Sirree' is a folksy flourish added after yes or no for emphasis, as in 'yes sirree!'
- XYLENEHarsh paint solventXylene is a clear industrial solvent used in paints, printing, and rubber manufacturing.
- KLEENEXSniffle-time brandKleenex is a trademarked brand name so common it's used generically for facial tissues.
- ACTFake it on screenTo act is to perform a role, whether on stage, in film, or just pretending in daily life.
- CARPCommon pond fishCarp are freshwater fish popular in ponds and cuisine; to carp also means to complain persistently.
- CABALA secretive factionA cabal is a small group secretly plotting together, often for political ends.
- ISCoffee … hot'Is' shows something exists or holds true right now, as in 'coffee is hot.'
- LILOBlow-up pool bedA lilo is a British term for an inflatable air mattress, often used as a pool float.
- DRYDeadpan witDry humor is witty but delivered in a flat, deadpan way, no obvious laughs, just clever timing.
- KORSChic bag labelKors, short for Michael Kors, is an American fashion brand known for handbags and accessories.
- ALASKALargest US stateAlaska is the largest U.S. state by area, known for glaciers, wildlife, and long winters.
- ADDInclude one moreTo add is to include something extra, whether it's ingredients, numbers, or ideas.
- HAYDried grass for barnHay is dried grass or alfalfa, baled up to feed livestock through the winter.
- ARABICQuran's scriptArabic is a Semitic language and script, written right to left and used in the Quran.
- BRIDALVeils and vowsBridal describes anything related to a bride or wedding, think veils, gowns, and vows.
- UKLand of tea and rainThe UK, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is famously associated with tea and rainy weather.
- HEPerhaps a prince'He' refers to a male person already mentioned, the hero, the guy, the prince in the story.
- URBANCity-slicker vibesUrban describes anything related to cities, busy streets, skyscrapers, city life.
- PADLOCKSSecurity for gatesPadlocks are portable locks used to secure gates, sheds, lockers, and more.
- YETown crier's opener'Ye' is archaic English for 'you', famously shouted by town criers: Hear ye, hear ye!