Crosswords With Friends hints and answers for August 17, 2026
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Today’s Crosswords With Friends clues, hints & answers
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Lackluster (4)
Starts with B, ends with HBLAH→
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___ the standings (in first place) (4)
Starts with A, ends with PATOP→
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Increase an opponents poker bet (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERAISE→
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The Three Musketeers: Milady actress Green (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEVA→
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Scarlett OHaras plantation (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATARA→
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Expunge as chalk marks (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERASE→
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Young chap (3)
Starts with L, ends with DLAD→
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1998 war epic in which Woody Harrelson plays Sergeant Keck: 4 wds. (14)
Starts with T, ends with ETHETHINREDLINE→
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Phoenix basketball player (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSUN→
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Airport screening agency: Abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATSA→
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Female pig (3)
Starts with S, ends with WSOW→
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Laser ___ (type of fat-removal procedure for short) (4)
Starts with L, ends with OLIPO→
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Vessel for a flower bouquet (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVASE→
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2012 dystopian movie in which Woody Harrelson plays Haymitch Abernathy: 3 wds. (14)
Starts with T, ends with STHEHUNGERGAMES→
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Star Wars character voiced by the same person who voiced Miss Piggy (4)
Starts with Y, ends with AYODA→
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Neighborhood (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Campaign-funding group: Abbr. (3)
Starts with P, ends with CPAC→
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Forty winks (3)
Starts with N, ends with PNAP→
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Laila who followed in her dads boxing footsteps (3)
Starts with A, ends with IALI→
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2017 biographical drama in which Woody Harrelson plays Rex Walls: 3 wds. (14)
Starts with T, ends with ETHEGLASSCASTLE→
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Poohs little marsupial buddy (3)
Starts with R, ends with OROO→
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Feature of a cheerleaders skirt (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPLEAT→
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Canvas on a boats mast (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSAIL→
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Charged particle (3)
Starts with I, ends with NION→
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2006 American Idol winner Taylor ___ (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHICKS→
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Large vessels for tea or coffee (4)
Starts with U, ends with SURNS→
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Gives a thumbs-up to (3)
Starts with N, ends with DNOD→
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Somethings Got a Hold on Me singer James (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETTA→
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Stand-up comedian Rife (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMATT→
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State between Idaho and Arizona (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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Youre a sight for ___ eyes! (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESORE→
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Minor disagreements (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPATS→
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Farm structure where livestock might take shelter (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBARN→
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Pants on fire person (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLIAR→
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Liabilitys opposite (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASSET→
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Pastrami emporium (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDELI→
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Actress ___ Rachel Wood (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEVAN→
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Former NBA star Dwyane whos married to Gabrielle Union (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWADE→
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Get a handle on as runaway expenses: 2 wds. (6)
Starts with R, ends with NREININ→
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Not Suitable for Work streaming service (4)
Starts with H, ends with UHULU→
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Magma after it has erupted (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALAVA→
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Enclosure where youd hear oinking (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
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Just as I suspected! (3)
Starts with O, ends with OOHO→
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Join in matrimony (3)
Starts with W, ends with DWED→
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Organization with a logo that features two clubs and a ball: Abbr. (3)
Starts with P, ends with APGA→
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___ the ramparts we watched (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROER→
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Electronic item onstage at a concert (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
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Mediterranean or South China for example (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
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Upper left key on a PC keyboard (3)
Starts with E, ends with CESC→
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Let it all ___ out (be very relaxed) (4)
Starts with H, ends with GHANG→
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Responds to a stimulus (6)
Starts with R, ends with SREACTS→
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McCains running mate in 2008 (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPALIN→
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Debate subject (5)
Starts with I, ends with EISSUE→
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Musical group with three people (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTRIO→
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What a fisherman might attach a worm to (4)
Starts with H, ends with KHOOK→
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Ages and ages (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEONS→
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Offshoot group (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSECT→
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Japanese rice wine (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESAKE→
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Pastry made by the Queen of Hearts in a rhyme (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTART→
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Belly-button fuzz (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLINT→
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga actress Pataky (4)
Starts with E, ends with AELSA→
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61 clues.
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For example: Lackluster (BLAH); ___ the standings (in first place) (ATOP); Increase an opponents poker bet (RAISE).
What are the Crosswords With Friends daily themes?+
Movie Monday, TV Tuesday, Wayback Wednesday, Top 40 Thursday, Sports Fan Friday, Smartypants Saturday and People Sunday.
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