Daily Crossword for October 16, 2025

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  1. 1. Red or white, but not blueWINE
  2. 5. Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"SAMOA
  3. 6. Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)KNOTS
  4. 7. Small coastal waterwayINLET
  5. 8. Protective football gearPADS

down

  1. 1. "___ bet?"WANNA
  2. 2. Remark after not getting a modern referenceIMOLD
  3. 3. Movie studio's feedback for a directorNOTES
  4. 4. 3 o'clock, directionallyEAST
  5. 5. Button pressed to escape a YouTube adSKIP

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