"The ___ that got away" (former romantic partner) Crossword Clue

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"The ___ that got away" (former romantic partner) Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
2. having the indivisible character of a unit
(noun)
1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
2. a single person or thing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FORMER (adjective)
1. belonging to some prior time
2. belonging to the distant past
FORMER (noun)
1. the first of two or the first mentioned of two
ROMANTIC (adjective)
1. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
2. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
ROMANTIC (noun)
1. an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism
2. a soulful or amorous idealist

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More Daily Themed Crossword (7/17/2025) Answers

Across

1. Rubber duck's spot

4. Torn ___ (athlete's knee injury): Abbr.

7. Arrow launcher

11. Male sibling, for short

12. Do a whoopsie

13. Castle defense (anagram of "atom")

15. Boot fillers

16. "Give it a go!"

17. Fighting the flu, say

19. Florence ___, "Midsommar" actress who honored her role with a maypole tattoo

21. Pure delight

22. Opposite of "WNW" Abbr.

23. "Do you prefer chopsticks ___ fork?": 2 wds.

25. Tit for __

27. "___ Girls" (2004 teen comedy)

31. Herb that rhymes with "rage"

33. Ungraceful sort

36. As cool ___ cucumber: 2 wds.

37. Sports info on a card, for short

38. Texter's "I don't need details!" Abbr.

39. "Stop talking!"

40. EMT's life-saving technique: Abbr.

43. Manager's aide, for short

45. ___ Turner, "Dark Phoenix" actress who honored her role with a tattoo of the "X-Men" logo

48. To the ___ degree (utmost)

49. “___ to a Nightingale,” John Keats poem

50. "___ grows into a flower": 2 wds.

52. Sweden's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest

56. Chick-___-A (restaurant chain)

57. Perseverance rover organization: Abbr.

58. Elijah ___, "The Lord of the Rings" actor who honored his role by getting a matching tattoo with the cast

59. Golf ball support

60. Heavenly ball

61. ___ Valley, California's wine destination

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Down

1. ___ Holland, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" actor who honored his iconic superhero role with a tiny spider tattoo

2. Game with Reverse cards

3. "Who Wants to ___ Millionaire?": 2 wds.

4. President on a $5 bill, lovingly

5. Thin French pancake

6. "The White ___" (TV series starring Jennifer Coolidge)

7. Sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy in "Little Women"

8. Bobby ___ (Bruins legend)

9. Humor that aptly rhymes with "dry"

14. "Shop ___ You Drop" (game show)

15. ___ market (open-air market for secondhand goods)

18. '___ there be light'

20. Jade or ruby, e.g.

21. Lady ___, "A Star Is Born" actress who honored her role with a rose tattoo

23. CIA predecessor: Abbr.

24. Alley rodent

26. Tiny diaper wearer

28. Dawn direction

29. Pokémon trainer ___ Ketchum

30. Slangy opposite of "yeah"

32. ___ a Sketch, popular drawing toy

34. ___ Seyfried, "Mamma Mia!" actress

35. ___ bump, alternative to a high-five

41. Keys played by Alicia Keys

42. Concrete-strengthening rod

44. "Stitches" singer ___ Mendes

45. Like fluffy slippers

46. Slobbering "Garfield" character

47. Brazilian soccer legend

51. Pen drive port: Abbr.

53. Constrictor with heat-sensing pits

54. Conk on the noggin

55. Poet Laureate of the United States, ___ Limon

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