The "O" in NATO, for short Traffic jam sound Tokyo's country that won the 2006 and 2009 editions of the World Baseball Classic tournament The result of sin/tan "Thom Pain (based on nothing)" writer Will ___ Ted ___, "Ash vs Evil Dead" actor who plays Joxer in the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess" Travel around aimlessly, say Timothy ___, "This Is Us" actor who plays Eli in the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess" "The People's Princess" "That sounds disgusting!" The ___ Parsons Project, British rock band "The eagle ___ landed" "___ the day!" ("Carpe diem!") ___ Tandy, Oscar-winning actress who plays Beryl Peoples in the 1994 film "Nobody's Fool" Tool that hits the nail on the head? The "M" in BMI Top-secret government organization: Abbr. "The ___ & Stimpy Show" (animated series) "The Lord of the Rings" monster Towel holder Third month, for short Tweak clothes, like a tailor The "L" in LASIK "The movie sent shivers down my ___" "Two can ___ at that game!" Tolkien's Legolas or Rowling's Dobby, e.g. Toy brand with foam darts "___ taken" (response to "No offense") The "A" of ETA, for short Tom ___, two-time Masters winner who was an Honorary Starter for the same in 2022 "The Creation of ___," Michelangelo painting Three-member ensemble, say "The Book of ___," 2010 film starring Denzel Washington The "A" in Q&A, for short The ___ before the storm The "e" in Einstein's "e=mc2" Tried to catch a moving bus, say TV's "Canada's ___ Talent" Tender beef cut Thor's brother from another mother? "There's no ___ thing as a stupid question" ___ the beans (reveal a secret) "This error was intentional," in a magazine Take legal action against "Thanks for being a great waiter!" money ___ Taylor-Joy, "The Menu" actress who voices Princess Peach in the 2023 film "Super Mario Bros. Movie" To and ___ (constant movement) Throw a ball up in the air, say The "L" in TTYL Texter's smiley face or heart eyes, e.g. Texter's "Here's the truth..." letters "The Steadfast Tin ___," fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that inspired Disney's "Fantasia 2000" Took charge of, as an initiative "The ___ Queen" fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that inspired the Disney film "Frozen" Teapot cover "The ___ Swans," fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that was adapted into a 1977 Japanese anime film "The Emperor's New ___," folktale by Hans Christian Andersen that inspired an HBO movie starring Alan Alda "The Red ___," fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that inspired a 1948 British film starring Moira Shearer The "O" in TKO Tattered shirt's new purpose, say "The Man in the ___," 1991 film directed by Robert Mulligan starring Reese Witherspoon in her film debut "Three," in Spanish Theme park attraction Thief's stolen goods, say "The Twilight ___," vampire film series The "G" in TGIF Tidal opposite of "flow" "___ time no see!" Tire swing need 24th December or 31st December, say The "S" of iPadOS, for short Tree with acorns Thumbs-down votes "The ___ Ranger," 2013 Johnny Depp movie "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" actress ___ Condor "The Boy ___ Cried Wolf" The "M" of YMCA The Titanic, e.g. "Thirty ___ hath September..." "The Little Mermaid" prince "Truth or ___?" (common sleepover game) The Fountain of ___, mythical spring that makes one young Title bestowed upon Sean Connery Tickle Me ___, toy based on a "Sesame Street" Muppet Travel by helicopter "The Real ___ Shady" (Eminem hit) Throw in a high arc "This doesn't impress me at all," slangily "The Time ___," 1895 novella by H.G. Wells featuring an unnamed protagonist who time travels "The Ocean at the End of the ___," 2013 novel by Neil Gaiman featuring an unnamed protagonist that won a British Book Award The "L" of LSAT "The Sun ___ Rises," Ernest Hemingway novel Took command of, say Trickle out slowly through a crack Toyota product Test version of a software Toothpaste-approving group: Abbr. Trunk of the body Texter's "I've heard enough!": Abbr. Take a siesta "The best is ___ to come" "___ there be light" Type of hoppy brew: Abbr. Type or variety ___-tickler (funny joke) The Rolling Stones, e.g. "Therefore," to Descartes Teddy Roosevelt's Mount Rushmore neighbor, fondly Tie-___ (fabric coloring technique) Tai ___ (martial art) Tongue-clicking sound "That's impressive!" Traveled by bike Tissue paper thickness The "L" in LOTR "The ___," 2011 fantasy film where Ryan Reynolds' and Jason Bateman's characters swap bodies: Hyph. Taboo action, say: Hyph. "___ to the World" (Christmas carol) The Musketeers or The Powerpuff Girls, e.g. "The Star-Spangled Banner" nation: Abbr. The ___ Museum of Art, largest art museum in the Americas and venue for Anna Wintour's annual Gala The "S" of STEM, for short "They're playing ___ song!" (exclamation from a couple, perhaps) Tel Aviv's country The Museum of ___ Art, art museum in NYC known for its avant-garde artwork Tommy ___ Jones, "Men in Black" actor They are checked by bouncers: Abbr. Trash container Tax-deferred savings plan: Abbr. TV remote battery size, perhaps Tofu source ___ the hook (no longer in trouble) "The ___ With the Dragon Tattoo," 2011 film "This cake is to die ___!" Trap and catch, as a criminal "___ the day!" (Shakespearean exclamation of sorrow) "The ___ Housewives of Beverly Hills" The "U" in NICU ___ Turner who sang "What's Love Got to Do With It" Thanksgiving dessert Twitter's ___ Musk "This massage feels great!" sound Toucan's prominent feature ___ the line (obey) Tot's mealtime garb Travel plan word Type of jar that may contain pickles Texas's "Space City" and host of the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships Finals Tehran's country Ticking time ___ (close to disaster) The Beatles' initial bassist Sutcliffe, fondly ___ Talks (inspirational video series) The gift of ___ (ability to speak impressively) Travel by boat or yacht, say Tourist's four-wheel rental To's companion Top bought at a concert, maybe The "M" of MVP The "E" in TOEFL, for short The Carolinas' ___ Dee River Takeoff guesstimate: Abbr. "That have so ___ words involved..." (4/5) Tokyo's currency ___-tat-tat (sharp knocking sound): Hyph. ___ tai (fruity cocktail) "They are fun puzzles to be ___,..." (3/5) "The Haunting of ___ Manor" (Netflix horror series) Tie-___ (DIY project) Truffle ___, truffle hunting pig Toothpaste type ___ Tac (mint brand) Tit for ___ "The ___ of Innocence," 1993 romantic movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder "___ the season to be jolly..." Therapists' organization: Abbr. Turkish currency Translucent milky-white birthstone Tie the knot Two-___ tissue paper "Things are not always what they ___..." The Golden ___, small, enchanted ball in Quidditch whose capture by 38D ends the game "The Raven" poet Edgar Allan ___ Tomato paste color Thigh muscle targeted by a squat, slangily Tip holder in a diner "That's gotta hurt!" reaction "The Simpsons" grandpa "The ___," 2018 sci-fi shark movie starring "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson "The ___ Four" (The Beatles' tribute band) Trail ___ (healthy snack) Tic-tac-toe side opposite to "O's" Two less than a dozen 12th letter, phonetically "The time ___ come" "Thar ___ blows!" (ship captain's cry) Tortoise's rival, in an Aesop's fable "Trainspotting" actor ___ McGregor "The Birth of ___," Sarah Dunant novel featuring the second planet from the sun in its title Trickle down, say "The ___ Files," Neil deGrasse Tyson novel featuring a dwarf planet in its title The first "A" in A.K.A. The "G" in T.G.I.F. Texter's "I didn't need to know that!": Abbr. "___ tuned!" (TV host's dialogue) Try to win over, romantically "The Good Liar" actor ___ McKellen Teachers' union: Abbr. Teeny-tiny, to a Scot The "L" in size charts "The French Dispatch" director Anderson Teacher's ___ (favorite) Tummy muscles, for short "True Detective" network: Abbr. Trevor ___, former host of "The Daily Show" "The good ___ days" "The Simpsons" disco dude ___ Texans, NFL team that moved and was rebranded as the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963 Thumb drive port: Abbr. Tailed paper toy Top card in a deck "Things are not as bad as they ___..." The "O" in B.Y.O.B. "Twist, Lick, and Dunk" cookie Tom Hanks' "Cast ___" Typical calendar span Trailblazing "You've got mail" ISP Take it easy or chill out "The best thing ___ sliced bread" Take legal action against Train stop, for short Text exclamation similar to a ":O" smiley: Abbr. "The way," to certain Chinese philosophers Trigonometric function "The ___," 1977 British film starring Harvey Keitel as "tough guy" Gabriel Feraud Taste-enhancing additive in Chinese food: Abbr. Trend that's temporary "___ Thurman," Fall Out Boy song about the namesake actress ___-time job (longer than part-time) The "A" in UAE Texter's "Just a heads up...": Abbr. Tater ___ (bite-sized snack) The "P" in PGA, for short ___ Takahata, Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli Train passenger's reservation ___ & Teller (magician duo) 15th century Peruvian, say Toronto ___, Canadian baseball team in MLB with a bird-themed name: 2 wds. Table's support Texter's "Personally, I believe..." letters Toronto ___, Canadian basketball team in the NBA with a dinosaur-themed name