Feb 25 clues & answers

Small-screen icons usually represent apps on a phone or tablet. Tapping one opens the app it stands for.

A police officer wears a badge to show they are an officer. It serves as their official identification.

To seep means to flow slowly through a small opening or porous material. Water, for example, can seep into the ground.

“Amoral” describes someone or something without a sense of right and wrong. It fits “without ethics” because ethics are principles about what is right and fair.

A stiletto is a type of high heel. So “heel” is a category that includes a stiletto.

“Seedhi Baat, No Bakwas” is a slogan used in Sprite ads. Sprite is the drink the clue points to.

Kriti Sanon stars in *Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya*. The crossword answer is written as KRITISANON, without a space.

In cricket, a “ton” means a score of 100 runs by a batter. So “TON” fits the clue “100, in cricket.”

A “dud” is something that fails or disappoints. So a Bollywood film that flops could be called a dud.

The phrase is “nothing to lose.” It means there’s no downside to trying.

BFF stands for “best friends forever.” The “B” represents “best.”

“Ball” plus “oon” makes “balloon,” and “cart” plus “oon” makes “cartoon.” So “oon” is the suffix that fits both words.

It’s a pun: sign language uses your hands, and “handy” also means useful. The clue plays on both meanings.

Kusumagraj was a famous Marathi poet and writer. His birthday is February 27, which is celebrated as Marathi Bhasha Din.

The quote is commonly attributed to Thomas Edison, the inventor. His many experiments inspired the idea that failure can help you find what works.

OLAY fits because it is a skincare brand that competes with Nivea. Both brands make products such as lotions and moisturizers.

To detest something is to hate it strongly. So DETEST fits the clue “Hate.”

“Ami tomake bhalobashi” means “I love you” in Bengali. The emotion expressed is love.

Someone enjoying a hammock on a Goa beach rests there. “Rests” means relaxes or takes a break.

“Lean On” is a song by DJ Snake and Major Lazer. The missing word before “On” is “Lean.”

Ash is what remains after a fire, so it can be proof that something burned. The question mark hints at this playful meaning of “proof.”

“Peek” means to take a quick, secret look. Someone copying on a test might peek at another person’s answers.

To peer means to look closely. During a test, someone might peer at another student’s paper to copy an answer.

“Splits” means separates into parts. At a girls’ hangout, the bill might be split among everyone.

A basin is a bowl-shaped fixture used for washing. It is another word for a sink.

Concert blasters are loud sound amplifiers used at live shows. They’re commonly called amps.

Dora is the animated girl in the children’s TV show *Dora the Explorer*. The blank completes the show’s title.

A 9-to-5 routine can feel like a grind: steady, repetitive work. “Grinds” is a casual word for those daily routines.

“Order dishes” means order food at a restaurant. If you eat out, you avoid having dishes to wash at home.

To lend a book is to let someone use it for a while. They are expected to return it later.

A toe can test the water before you get in. Dip it in to see if the temperature feels right.

“Louder” is what you might ask someone to speak when you can’t hear them. It directly responds to “I can’t hear you!”

“Onsite” means happening at a particular location rather than remotely. Software training held onsite takes place in person.

A bug is an error or flaw in software. It can cause a program to behave in an unexpected way, so BUG fits the clue “Software problem.”

“Enroll” means to sign up for a course or program. You might enroll in software training to learn how to use a new program.

“Blessed” can mean approved or given permission. “OKED” is a short spelling of “okayed,” so it fits the clue.

Bell-bottoms are a style of pants. They have legs that widen at the bottom.

Cow dung has many uses, including as fertilizer for crops and fuel for cooking. In some places, it is also used in building materials.

“Most wanted” describes criminals or fugitives whom authorities are urgently searching for. So the missing word is “most.”

“___ vera” is “aloe vera,” a plant used in skincare products. Aloe is added to some sunscreens to help soothe the skin.

Java is a programming language. Its logo shows a steaming cup of coffee, which matches the clue.

The yen is the currency used in Tokyo. It is Japan’s official money.