Words Every Crossword Puzzler Should Know: 5-letter words, List 2

This list features 5-letter words that are commonly found in crossword puzzles and their common clues.
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  1. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Eagle's nest
    ·Eagle's home
    ·Hawk's home
    ·Home with a view
    ·Raptor's roost
  2. ocean
    a large body of water that is part of the hydrosphere
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Continental divide?
    ·Neptune's realm
    ·Atlantic or Pacific
    ·Indian ___
    ·Arctic, for one
  3. asset
    a useful or valuable quality
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Plus
    ·Liability's opposite
    ·It's a plus
    ·Good thing
    ·Monkey in the bank, say
  4. alert
    mentally perceptive and responsive
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·On the ball
    ·Argus-eyed
    ·On one's toes
    ·Ready
    ·Open-eyed
  5. image
    a representation of a person
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Spin doctor's concern
    ·Publicist's concern
    ·Public persona
    ·Candidate's concern
    ·Public relations concern
  6. otter
    freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Playful animal
    ·Cousin of mink
    ·Playful water animal
    ·Aquatic mammal
    ·Sea ___
  7. error
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Typo
    ·Boo-hoo
    ·Trial's partner
    ·Computer ___
    ·Miscue
  8. adieu
    a farewell remark
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Parting word
    ·French farewell
    ·It may be bid
    ·Farewell
    ·Formal goodbye
  9. aorta
    the large artery carrying blood from the heart to the body
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Main line
    ·Main artery
    ·It comes from the heart
    ·Line from the heart
    ·Blood line
  10. steer
    be a guiding or motivating force or drive
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Direct
    ·Have the helm
    ·Navigate
    ·Have the wheel
    ·Turn the wheel
  11. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Go-between
    ·Representative
    ·Insurence seller
    ·Deal maker
    ·Cut taker
  12. Omaha
    largest city in Nebraska
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Mutual of ___
    ·City on the Missouri
    ·Home of Creighton University
    ·Nebraska City
    ·Union Pacific terminus
  13. unite
    join or combine
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Bring together
    ·Come together
    ·Get together
    ·Join forces
    ·Join
  14. tiara
    a jeweled, semicircular band worn on the head
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Coronet
    ·Princess topper
    ·Pageant wear
    ·Pageant crown
    ·Crown
  15. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Belief
    ·Precept
    ·Basic belief
    ·Position
    ·Principle
  16. terse
    brief and to the point
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Clipped
    ·To the point
    ·Short-winded
    ·Brusque
    ·Concise
  17. easel
    an upright tripod for displaying something
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Stand for a portrait
    ·Oil holder
    ·Chart holder
    ·Stand for Steen
    ·Supporter of the arts?
  18. aloha
    an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Hilo hello
    ·Waikiki welcome
    ·Welcome to paradise?
    ·Wahine's welcome
    ·Honolulu's ___ Stadium
  19. emote
    give expression to, in a stage or movie role
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Ham it up
    ·Overact
    ·Chew the scenery
    ·Overdo it, in a way
    ·Be theatrical
  20. elope
    run away secretly with one's beloved
    Common Crossword Clues

    ·Split to unite
    ·Skip the big wedding
    ·Run off to the chapel
    ·Take the honey and run
    ·Skip the usual wedding preparations
Created on Thu Nov 30 19:03:41 EST 2023 (updated Thu Nov 30 19:31:18 EST 2023)

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