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Maple or oak, e.g. Male sibling, for short Meat that can be "cured" Midterm or final, for one Mud wrap spot Memorial column, for short (anagram of "tibo") Minor squabble Mouthwash instruction Mattel creation Modify, as a photo in Photoshop Mad Hatter's drink Mixed-breed dog Muscat's country ___ Millions Lottery Matchstick-removing game Motley ___ (heavy metal band) ___ mortals (normal humans) Make, as money Many millennia Magna cum ___ (degree distinction) 1978 musical film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as high school students Mahjong piece "Mrs Dalloway" author Virginia ___ Manhole cover ___ Manning, former New York Giants quarterback Mississippi's neighbor, for short Meadow maiden Month before November, for short Memorial Day month Musician and songwriter Yoko ___ Maple Leafs, NHL team based in Ontario that has 13 Stanley Cup wins Make a speech, say (anagram of "oater") Mother Teresa, for one ___ Miller, protagonist of HBO's "The Last of Us" played by Pedro Pascal "Mmm, ___ beso, ooh that kiss..." (Paul Anka lyrics) Macaroni or linguine, e.g. Make changes to, as a news article ___-Mex (rhyming cuisine) ___-Man, arcade game character ___ Ming, former Houston Rockets player Messy pen? Martian's transport: Abbr. Marshmallow roaster, at a campsite Miner's yield Maya Angelou or Emily Dickinson work Madrid's and Barcelona's country Margaret ___, golfer and the first American woman to win an Olympic event Month whose last day is "spooky," for short Music mixers at raves: Abbr. Measuring stick in a school bag Musk who founded SpaceX Mischief-making pipsqueak Many a Twitter profile, allegedly Magician's rabbit-procuring accessory "Moby-Dick" captain Mahershala ___, "Swan Song" actor Muni ___, "Hrs & Hrs" female singer who won the 2023 Grammy for Best R&B Performance Money in Tokyo "Much ___ About Nothing," Shakespeare play that features Don Pedro Mike and ___ (rhyming candy brand) Mama sheep "___ Monsters," 2019 comedy film starring Lupita Nyong'o and Alexander England Mix and flip, as a salad "Mamma ___!" Mystery solver's hint "Midnight ___," 1969 film starring Dustin Hoffman that won the Academy Award for Best Picture Mass music, maybe Month after August, for short Most liked, in texting slang ___ mater Misty morning drops ___ Magic, team where Shaquille O'Neal debuted and was named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year Month of fake ghosts and bats, for short Meagan ___, actress who portrays Super Hero Darla in "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" Mary-Kate to Ashley Olsen, casually Milk-producing bovine ___ matter (central nervous system part) Masseur's supplies Mysterious vehicle in the sky, say: Abbr. ___ McKellen who portrayed Gandalf "___ Maria" (popular hymn) ___ Mann, "The Simpsons" bus driver Mai ___ (sweet cocktail) ___ Martin, "VH1: All Access" actress whose name might remind you of a pie ingredient Mediterranean bread with hummus Microsoft Windows text editor ___ Mahal, Indian mausoleum "___ My Life" (Bon Jovi song) Modern Japanese martial art that is an Olympic sport Meadow maiden that goes "baa" "___-Man," game that was originally called "Puck Man" ___ many cooks spoil the broth Marshy swampland "___ 911!" mockumentary-style parody series starring Thomas Lennon and Cedric Yarbrough Maldives' continent Museum of the ___ Pacis, Rome Memorial Day month Michael, to Kirk Douglas Michael ___, "Room 222" actor who plays Gus Portokalos in 2002 rom-com "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" ___ mater (one's old school) Millie ___ Brown, "Enola Holmes" actress Muscles targeted by crunches, for short Mythical meanie, like Shrek "Mamma ___," musical based on ABBA songs Metallurgist's raw materials Mole in the system, say "Meet Me ___," 2009 song by the Black Eyed Peas that peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Moves like a kangaroo "Modern Family" actor ___ Stonestreet Meek and mild, like a pet Mosby from "How I Met Your Mother" Mythical bird from "Arabian Nights" "My ___!" ("Oops!") MVP-winning quarterback Manning Morse code bit Milk-giving cow part ___ Michelle, "Tall Girl" actress and former regular on "Dance Moms" Mannequin's headwear Men's friendship etiquette phrase that originated from "How I Met Your Mother": 2 wds. Matcha or pekoe, e.g. Male sheep that runs after ewe? Month between March and May, for short Mops the floor or scrubs the toilet, say Mini recipe measure, for short ___ Man, "Wizard of Oz" character Mike and ___ (rhyming candy) ___-mo (video speed, for short) Make a mitsake* Movie genre with love stories "My country, ___ of thee..." Mama cow's pride and joy Mantelpiece that may contain ashes ___ McLeod, U.S. Open winner who was the Honorary Starter for The Masters for 14 years ___ Marie Saint, "On the Waterfront" actress ___ Myers, actress who plays Enid Sinclair on the TV show "Wednesday" ___ McShane, actor who plays Sheriff Donovan on the TV show "Wednesday" "Mi ___" ("My love," in Spanish) Ming who formerly played in the NBA ___ Moines, Iowa Month where one may get lots of presents, for short Metal etcher's corrosive material Mountain ___ (soft drink) Mouse-spotter's horrified squeal "___, matey!" (sailor's shout) "___ Maria" (hymn) ___ Major, the "Great Bear" constellation Metropolitan ___ (a city and its surrounding communities) Morning phenomenon to watch while facing the east? Marlin the clownfish's son, in a Pixar film ___ Miss (byname for the University of Mississippi) ___ Musk, famed billionaire "My Sister Says the Saddest ___," 2010 song by Grimes about a stroll with her "sister" "Mister," in Mexico Mix with a spoon Mahershala ___, "Swan Song" actor Melt sandwich fish ___-mo (match replay aid) Major commotion Milwaukee ___, Major League Baseball team that was founded in Seattle and relocated in 1970 Marine mammals that bark Mom's mom, in England Military no-show: Abbr. Molecule component Muay ___ (Asian combat sport) Make a faux pas, say Mount Etna's flow Mystical glow, say Molecule with a + or - charge, e.g. Matured, like fine wine Marilyn Monroe's distinct facial feature "___ Man," 1952 novel by Ralph Ellison featuring an unnamed protagonist that won the National Book Award for Fiction Modify, as a script for publication Make money "Montana Sky" author Roberts Mai ___ (cocktail) Margin of ___ (permissible deviation) Money owed ___ man (groomsman) ___ Monica, California Meditative Buddhist discipline Many a TikTok user, age-wise Morse code character Montgomery's state, for short Make, as a knot Magazine that rivals Vogue "Most preferred," in texts ___ model (person worth admiring) Meryl Streep's Ivy League alma mater Massachusetts state capital city that hosts a World Marathon Majors race Moldable art class medium Middle ___ (region with Iraq and Iran) Minnesota's state bird that rhymes with "moon" Mined resource Mother's sisters, to you Moody music genre "Meet the ___! A prehistoric beast you may have seen in the film "Jurassic Park" Mop & ___ (floor cleaner) "More than 200 million years ___, 15a began to evolve and roam the Earth..." Mongolian desert Mary ___ cosmetics Monopoly cubes that are rolled Martini liquor Month following August, for short Mila ___, "Luckiest Girl Alive" actress Month with a "Fool's Day," for short MA, MBA, or PhD, e.g. Make up an alibi Magnum ___ (artist's greatest work) Madison ___, NYC, for short Moderately wet, as a towel Mend with thread Minnie Mouse's hair accessory Mississippi ___ pie Mount Everest's continent Makes repairs to, as a road Morning coffee container Marsh plant that sounds like "read" Make both ___ meet (earn just enough money) Metric distances: Abbr. ___ Marley, "Buffalo Soldier" singer Mel ___, baseballer and former New York Giant "Much ___ About Nothing," 1993 Michael Keaton film Motor oil brand: Abbr. "09" month, for short Metric ruler divisions: Abbr. Many miles away ___ machine, casino game with a "jackpot" ___, medium, hard (difficulty levels) Money-saving deal at a fast food restaurant, informally "___ me a break!" ___-Man (classic arcade game) Making out on the bus, say: Abbr. "Mary ___ a little lamb..." Meat that may be served medium-rare Magnum ___ (greatest work) Muscles worked out by crunches, for short Motel sign gas Marlboro product, for short ___ Mahal, blues musician or Indian landmark "Me," in French