Patronage... and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters Crossword Clue

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Patronage... and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. kindly endorsement and guidance

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PATRONAGE (noun)
1. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
2. the act of providing approval and support
PATRONAGE (verb)
1. be a regular customer or client of
2. support by being a patron of
LETTERS (noun)
1. scholarly attainment
2. the literary culture

More Vox Crossword (8/9/2025) Answers

Across

1. Situations that suck

8. Line of clothing

14. Crossword entry that explains the theme

15. The A in LGBTQIA+, for short

16. Strongman ruler, in Latin America

17. Closer to rare

18. John with the standup special "Kid Gorgeous"

19. Centers of activity

20. Hymn in the Hebrew Bible

21. Adorable people

22. Dude-dominated gathering

27. Single curl, e.g.

30. Weeping woman from Greek myth

31. Gooey campfire treat

32. Prizes with Artist of the Year and Song of the Year categories, for short

34. Common hazard for Wile E. Coyote

36. "It won't be long"

37. Part of a bibliography

39. Broadcasting right now

41. "Pick six" accomplishments

42. Hospital that might have a helipad

45. Half-croissant pastry with a portmanteau name

46. General drift

50. Belly-baring shirt

52. When vampires sleep

54. Epic poem by Virgil

56. Tattoo covering the arm

57. Innate

58. Sleeps fitfully

59. They blow off steam

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Down

1. Boyfriends

2. Dangly body part

3. Decorations on a chest

4. Go-to guy

5. 'She' in French

6. Depend

7. "No seats left" letters, on Broadway

8. Soft Mexican fruit

9. Three-pointed cuts of beef

10. Streams of charged particles

11. Becomes established

12. Kept in the loop, in a way

13. His and ___

14. Canadian law enforcement org.

19. "I love your work so much!"

21. Locale for liquor

23. Windy City school, for short

24. Disposable item used in beer pong

25. Put one's foot down

26. Cravings

27. Glam metal band with a rodent-inspired name

28. Kuwaiti leader

29. Fried plantain slices

33. Drinks sold at 7-Eleven

35. Consideration when evaluating potential employees

38. Appealing to feelings

40. Confirms as a password

43. Battery terminals

44. Stop working

47. Better for a picnic

48. Indicators that need interpreting

49. Symbol for silence on a staff

50. Prop in "Dear Evan Hansen"... or the actors in "Dear Evan Hansen"

51. Change of address, casually

52. "Fear is the mind-killer" sci-fi franchise

53. Afflicted with dry skin

55. Company bailed out during the 2008 financial crisis

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