Crosswords With Friends hints and answers for August 21, 2026
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Today’s Crosswords With Friends clues, hints & answers
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Nonhuman troll in some chat rooms (3)
Starts with B, ends with TBOT→
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Island where the Dole Plantation is (4)
Starts with O, ends with UOAHU→
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The Toreador Song from Carmen for example (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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___-Wan Kenobi (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOBI→
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Malicious (4)
Starts with E, ends with LEVIL→
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Theyre often made with bookies (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBETS→
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Find a purpose for (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUSE→
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Phoenix Suns guard who finished second in the 2026 NBA three-point contest: 2 wds. (11)
Starts with D, ends with RDEVINBOOKER→
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Type of dip or a dance that might include dips (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASALSA→
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Covert ___ (secret missions) (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOPS→
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Frisbee for example (4)
Starts with D, ends with CDISC→
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Genuine (4)
Starts with R, ends with LREAL→
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Portland Trail Blazers guard who won the 2026 NBA three-point contest: 2 wds. (13)
Starts with D, ends with DDAMIANLILLARD→
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Receptionist played by Ellie Kemper on The Office (4)
Starts with E, ends with NERIN→
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Greek sandwich wrap (4)
Starts with G, ends with OGYRO→
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Group that oversees US airspace: Abbr. (3)
Starts with F, ends with AFAA→
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Game thats often played in a pub (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDARTS→
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CBS show that featured Jorja Fox (3)
Starts with C, ends with ICSI→
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Charlotte Hornets guard who finished third in the 2026 NBA three-point contest: 2 wds. (11)
Starts with K, ends with LKONKNUEPPEL→
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___ Beta Kappa (honor society) (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPHI→
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Difficult responsibility (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONUS→
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Atonement author McEwan (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
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Aware of social issues in slang (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWOKE→
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Amount of money owed to someone (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDEBT→
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Breakfast food thats oval-shaped (3)
Starts with E, ends with GEGG→
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Director Craven (3)
Starts with W, ends with SWES→
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Talk back insolently (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSASS→
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___ the line (followed all the rules) (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTOED→
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Gutters location (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEAVE→
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Sharp weapon made in prison (4)
Starts with S, ends with VSHIV→
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Cup-shaped flower from the Netherlands (5)
Starts with T, ends with PTULIP→
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Talking nonsensically (8)
Starts with B, ends with GBABBLING→
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Cookie with a limited-edition variety honoring the band BTS (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
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Member of the Jackson 5 (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTITO→
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Muscles of the midbody (3)
Starts with A, ends with SABS→
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Game item that typically has 21 spots on it (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDIE→
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Poses a query (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASKS→
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Diddly-squat (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANADA→
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Title for an English nobleman (4)
Starts with E, ends with LEARL→
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Tegan and ___ (pop duo) (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASARA→
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M*A*S*H actor Alan (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALDA→
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Took too many drugs (4)
Starts with O, ends with DODED→
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Prefix for medic or phrase (4)
Starts with P, ends with APARA→
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Exhibiting a smug smile (8)
Starts with S, ends with GSMIRKING→
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Like a fox supposedly (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSLY→
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Spectacles featuring clowns and acrobats (8)
Starts with C, ends with SCIRCUSES→
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Spring ___ action (4)
Starts with I, ends with OINTO→
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Fail to get the victory (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOSE→
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What gets plowed in the winter (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSNOW→
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Tablets that include Siri (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIPADS→
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Impassioned request (4)
Starts with P, ends with APLEA→
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Recedes from the beach (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEBBS→
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Back muscles for short (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLATS→
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Diner dessert often (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPIE→
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Old witch (3)
Starts with H, ends with GHAG→
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How many clues are in Crosswords With Friends for August 21, 2026?+
56 clues.
What are some answers in today’s Crosswords With Friends?+
For example: Nonhuman troll in some chat rooms (BOT); Island where the Dole Plantation is (OAHU); The Toreador Song from Carmen for example (ARIA).
What are the Crosswords With Friends daily themes?+
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