Crossword Answers for Monday, 18 May 2026

All 32 answers to the daily crossword for Monday, 18 May 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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Excess bodily weight FAT
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A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work SPEC
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Rub with a circular motion WIPE
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A toroidal shape HALO
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Having the character of an anecdote ANECDOTAL
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A male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom REX
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Where the air is unconfined OPEN
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An associate degree in nursing ANS
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Ask to go away WARN
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A fashionable hotel usually in a resort area SPA
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Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for WARRANTED
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In addition ALSO
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Take in solid food EATS
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Turn or place at an angle SKEW
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A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium ERS

Down

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Money extracted as a penalty FINE
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The highest point APEX
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A police officer who investigates crimes TEC
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Do one's shopping SHOPS
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The top of the head PATE
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A feeling of strong eagerness ELAN
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A pass between mountain peaks COL
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The waging of armed conflict against an enemy WAR
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An Italian woman of rank DONNA
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A mark to indicate a direction or relation ARROW
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Careers in general WALK
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Vulgar slang for anus ARSE
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An actor who plays a principal role STAR
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A special loved one PETS
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A public promotion of some product or service ADS
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Form or compose WAS
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Used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman NEE