Next-best alternative to a strike Crossword Clue

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Next-best alternative to a strike Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. not taken up by scheduled activities
2. thin and fit
(verb)
1. refrain from harming
2. give up what is not strictly needed
(noun)
1. an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
2. an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALTERNATIVE (adjective)
1. serving or used in place of another
2. necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
ALTERNATIVE (noun)
1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
STRIKE (verb)
1. drive something violently into a location
2. make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
STRIKE (noun)
1. a conspicuous success
2. a gentle blow

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
APERS

More Vox Crossword (2/1/2025) Answers

Across

1. Money-losing movie, perhaps

5. "Hey, you!"

9. Potpourri output

14. Character of Greek myth seduced by a swan

15. Inauguration Day recitation

16. Fat chance!

17. Textbook subsection

18. Tendency to indulge in desserts, à la "Groundhog Day"?

20. Pays for, as a bill

22. Anticipate

23. Mixture of fresh produce, à la "Groundhog Day"?

26. Fraternity members named for a herd animal

30. Survey option, often

31. Legislation controversially declared "the law of the land" by Joe Biden in 2025: Abbr.

32. Suddenly invading

34. Pang of pain

36. Song for nine voices

37. Comes to ruin, à la "Groundhog Day"?

41. Ad

42. 'For example . . .'

43. Off-the-wall

46. Droop

47. Medication-approving org.: Abbr.

50. Jacket button

51. With 57 Across, unrestrainedly ... or how the answers at 18, 23, and 37 Across should be entered into the grid?

54. Biblical prophet married to Gomer

56. Add impurities to

57. See 51-Across

62. Lead a cast

64. Execute again

65. Mantra for one throwing caution to the wind

66. Skiers’ mecca

67. From the top

68. Like merchandise sold without a warranty

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Down

1. Good descriptor for a soufflé

2. Woman who rhymes with "nevermore," in Poe's "The Raven"

3. Evoking hatred

4. Punk rock pioneer Smith

5. %: Abbr.

6. Laid eyes on

7. Pocket illegally

8. 1994 film starring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam vet

9. Opposing

10. Sought and destroyed

11. "Lookee here!"

12. Do a lawn maintenance task

13. Shock and __.

19. Bit of magic act fanfare

21. Youngster in a blended family

24. German equivalent to Mrs.

25. Exhibit hoarseness

27. Underlined part of many a news story

28. Halfway point of the leg

29. Boot camp authority: Abbr.

33. Personal analysis

34. Communication system utilizing flags

35. School crosstown from Harvard: Abbr.

37. ___ Canaria (Spanish island)

38. Chaplin of "Taboo"

39. Facial part with a bridge

40. Smack

41. "News Hour" airer

44. As well

45. S, in the NATO alphabet

47. Chip brand with a Chili Cheese flavor

48. Target of a Trump renaming order in 2025

49. 2010s-2020s MLB powerhouse

52. Los Angeles mayor Bass

53. Breeze of a class

55. Foreshadowing sign

57. Org. in many a government thriller

58. Black ___ (popular "Call of Duty" series)

59. Lightly hit

60. Praiseful writing

61. 'I'm impressed!'

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