Crosswords With Friends hints and answers for September 17, 2026

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Today’s Crosswords With Friends clues, hints & answers

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Closest pal: Abbr. (3)
Starts with B, ends with FBFF→
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Substance such as hair gel or honey (3)
Starts with G, ends with OGOO→
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Total size of a carpet (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Have possession of (3)
Starts with O, ends with NOWN→
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Is deliberately untruthful (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLIES→
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Author Weir who wrote Project Hail Mary (4)
Starts with A, ends with YANDY→
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___ Arnold! (Nickelodeon animated show) (3)
Starts with H, ends with YHEY→
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Liquid that can be indelible or invisible (3)
Starts with I, ends with KINK→
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Up to the task (4)
Starts with A, ends with EABLE→
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Automated software program (3)
Starts with B, ends with TBOT→
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Manchester by the ___ (2016 movie) (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
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Dodgers infielder Muncy (3)
Starts with M, ends with XMAX→
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Shirt thats often paired with jeans (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
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Reaction to sudden pain (4)
Starts with O, ends with HOUCH→
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End of a sock or shoe (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETOE→
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Objectivist author Rand (3)
Starts with A, ends with NAYN→
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Word at the end of a prayer (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAMEN→
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45A (9)
Starts with T, ends with ETARDYLATE→
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Came across (3)
Starts with M, ends with TMET→
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NBA team from Florida (4)
Starts with H, ends with THEAT→
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Benchmark on a golf course (3)
Starts with P, ends with RPAR→
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Puts into the mix (4)
Starts with A, ends with SADDS→
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Last month of the year: Abbr. (3)
Starts with D, ends with CDEC→
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Where a pig wallows in mud (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
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That was a long time ___ (3)
Starts with A, ends with OAGO→
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They intersect columns in Google Sheets (4)
Starts with R, ends with SROWS→
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Orange obstacle during a driving test (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECONE→
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Salty like the ocean (5)
Starts with B, ends with YBRINY→
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Provide dinner for (4)
Starts with F, ends with DFEED→
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Realm of Dior and Gucci (7)
Starts with F, ends with NFASHION→
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What libraries and banks do (4)
Starts with L, ends with DLEND→
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Be of assistance to (3)
Starts with A, ends with DAID→
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Tampa ___ Rays (MLB team) (3)
Starts with B, ends with YBAY→
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Ingredient in some lotions (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
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Science class with beakers for short (4)
Starts with C, ends with MCHEM→
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Prefix that means against (4)
Starts with A, ends with IANTI→
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Large snake of South America (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABOA→
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Protein often paired with cream cheese (3)
Starts with L, ends with XLOX→
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Ta-ta! (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBYE→
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Moo ___ pork (Chinese food) (3)
Starts with S, ends with USHU→
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And others: Abbr. (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
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___ vs Evil Dead (former Starz series) (3)
Starts with A, ends with HASH→
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Lots and lots: 2 wds. (4)
Starts with A, ends with NATON→
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Gently teased (7)
Starts with N, ends with DNEEDLED→
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___ further! (Stop right there!): 2 wds. (4)
Starts with G, ends with OGONO→
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Shelters for campers (5)
Starts with T, ends with STENTS→
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___ the fine print (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREAD→
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Overhanging edge of a roof (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEAVE→
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Baseball officials near bases for short (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUMPS→
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An usher might lead you to it (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSEAT→
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At last I understand! (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
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Prescription drug for short (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMED→
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Youll never know until you ___ (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTRY→

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59 clues.

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For example: Closest pal: Abbr. (BFF); Substance such as hair gel or honey (GOO); Total size of a carpet (AREA).

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