Want the answers? Fine. Click through. But stick around a minute.
There’s actually something here that surprised me. Not the clues, usually. But one answer. Specifically 5-Across.
Who knew beef could translate so directly? “Japanese cow.” That is Wagyu. Pricey. Obviously.
Here’s everything else, in case your morning was already chaotic enough.
“Big party”
BASH
You throw them. Or they throw them. Same energy.
“Pricey variety of beef”
WAGYU
Mentioned it because I didn’t know that etymology. Now you do.
“Unwelcome sound at 7 a.M.”
ALARM
We all hate this one. Every morning. Is there anything worse than the first ring?
“Really make excited”
REVUP“Get ready (for)”
PREP
Short answers for short people? No. Just efficient.
And the downs.
“Farm machine that bundles hay”
BALER
If you don’t know what this is, live in the city. Don’t worry.
“Plant used to make mezcal”
AGAVE
Not the stuff for tequila necessarily, though related. Stick to mezcal for this clue.
“Pancake topper”
SYRUP
Classic.
“Prominent feature of a camel”
HUMP
There it is.
Check out the rest of the CNET hints if you need more. Wordle. Strands. Connections. All there.
Solved it? Good. Next puzzle tomorrow.
