"The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things" Crossword Clue

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"The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a vaguely specified concern
2. an action

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

NOSTALGIC (adjective)
1. unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
STARRING (adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More Daily Themed Crossword (8/16/2025) Answers

Across

1. Number of years in a decade

4. Ewe's mate

7. Prefix meaning 'three'

10. Mud bath spot

11. "May ___ the honors?": 2 wds.

12. "I ___ the Sheriff" (Bob Marley song)

13. Peck or smooch, e.g.

15. "My Gal ___" (1942 film by Irving Cummings)

16. Key ___ pie

17. Word before "mate" to finish off in chess

19. "Lose Yourself" rapper

21. It comes with a Happy Meal

22. "Let ___" ("Stop worrying"): 2 wds.

23. "All the ___ Moves," 1983 sports film starring Tom Cruise that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"

26. High-___ graphics (good quality)

28. Adam's partner

29. Largest living bird

34. Cat's doctor, for short

35. 1975 thriller film starring Richard Dreyfuss that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"

37. Apple's portable music device

38. Baby barker

39. Grumpy facial expression (anagram of "cowls")

40. Opposite of "present"

43. Last month, for short

44. Wooden shipping container

45. "Hey There ___" (song by Plain White T's)

49. First ask on many application forms

50. "___ proud of you!": 2 wds.

51. "A Nightmare on ___ Street," 1984 horror film starring Robert Englund that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"

52. Opposite of WSW: Abbr.

53. Making out on the bus, say: Abbr.

54. Ernie ___, South African golfer

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Down

1. Tongue-clicking sound of disapproval

2. ___ fail (disaster)

3. American poet Ogden ___

4. "___ Business," 1983 teen comedy film starring Tom Cruise that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"

5. Oral health group Abbr.

6. Marilyn Monroe's beauty spot

8. Juliet's beloved

9. Part of a list

12. Narrow opening in a skirt

14. ___ MacFarlane of “Family Guy”

18. Small foldable bed

20. Waterfall spray

23. Accelerate, as an engine

24. '___ been thinking . . .'

25. Let’s ___ down to business

26. Column's counterpart

27. Feminine suffix with "host"

30. "The Addams Family" actress Christina ___

31. Wall Street debut (Abbr.)

32. Milk maid?

33. Cholesterol that is good for you: Abbr.

35. July preceder

36. Like a befitting reply

38. ___ Davidson, former “SNL” comedian

39. "Legally Blonde" actress ___ Blair

40. Skin breakout

41. Kellogg's Raisin ___ (popular breakfast choice)

42. “Are we on the ___ page?”

43. "The Evil ___," 1981 horror film starring Bruce Campbell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"

45. Quick swim

46. Martial artist Bruce who was nicknamed "The Little Dragon"

47. Every bit

48. ___ Queen Elizabeth (Royal Navy Ship): Abbr.

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