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

5 letters7 DownLast seen August 16, 2025

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About this clue

The clue “"The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on August 16, 2025, where it appeared as 7 Down. The solution is THING — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-square down entry in the grid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to ""The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is THING, a 5-letter word that appeared as 7 Down in the puzzle dated August 16, 2025.
How many letters does the answer to ""The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"" have?
The answer has 5 letters: THING.
When did the clue ""The ___," 1982 sci-fi horror film starring Kurt Russell that got a nostalgic nod in "Stranger Things"" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on August 16, 2025.
Where can I find the full solution to the August 16, 2025 Daily Themed Crossword?
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