Star Tribune Crossword Clues and Answers December 30, 2023
Author: Boatload Puzzles
Across
| Tiny particles | Atoms |
| Serpent’s sound | Hiss |
| Terminates | Ends |
| Send payment | Remit |
| Actress ____ Bancroft | Anne |
| Bargain | Deal |
| Bangor’s state | Maine |
| Squad | Team |
| Party | Gala |
| Respect | Esteem |
| Popular steak cut (2 wds.) | Primerib |
| ____ Moines, Iowa | Des |
| Paid attention | Listened |
| Fender dimple | Dent |
| Anchorman ____ Rather | Dan |
| Rage | Ire |
| Regal | Imperial |
| Moscow’s country | Russia |
| Peacock’s pride | Tail |
| Brother’s sib | Sis |
| Table supports | Legs |
| “The ____ Strikes Back” | Empire |
| Most delicious | Tastiest |
| ____ West of Hollywood | Mae |
| Little devil | Imp |
| Ruckus | Riot |
| Desire for food | Appetite |
| List-ending abbr. | Etc |
| Three-movement composition | Concerto |
| Make lovable | Endear |
| Many (2 wds.) | Alot |
| Goofs | Errs |
| Main artery | Aorta |
| Divorce city | Reno |
| Mediocre (hyph.) | Soso |
| Climbing plants | Ivies |
| Performer | Doer |
| Messy fellow | Slob |
| Nasty looks | Leers |
Down
| Carrying weapons | Armed |
| Pester | Tease |
| Skips | Omits |
| Coal source | Mine |
| Pittsburgh footballer | Steeler |
| Bonnet | Hat |
| Bungling | Inept |
| Trapped | Snared |
| Symposium | Seminar |
| Advanced gradually | Edged |
| Not far | Near |
| Painter Salvador ____ | Dali |
| Thick slice | Slab |
| Skirt length | Mini |
| List of choices | Menu |
| RR stops | Stas |
| Sandwich shop | Deli |
| Enlightened one’s words (2 wds.) | Isee |
| 18-wheelers | Rigs |
| Bridge seat | East |
| Detail | Item |
| Papa’s partner | Mama |
| Smoking device | Pipe |
| Illuminated | Lit |
| Cut | Slit |
| Indian attire | Sari |
| Ready to pick | Ripe |
| Female ruler | Empress |
| Location | Site |
| Pedicure subject | Toenail |
| Gasoline, in England | Petrol |
| Movie star | Actor |
| Chest | Torso |
| Supernatural | Eerie |
| Starchy tuber (sl.) | Tater |
| Uncouth | Crass |
| Birthday greeting | Card |
| Butter’s rival | Oleo |
| Zero | None |
| Bird of peace | Dove |
| Weep | Sob |
