They put out songs that you just can't stop listening to
Archive answer — August 8, 2026
25 Across
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“SIRENS” is the published 6-letter fill for 25 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Air-traffic-control org.
Answer: FAA
- 9. Off the computer: abbr.
Answer: IRL
- 10. Part of a yard sale?
Answer: FABRIC
- 11. Anger in response to some systemic oppression
Answer: FEMALERAGE
- 13. 2024 film for which Mikey Madison won an Oscar
Answer: ANORA
- 14. Disney hero who opposes King Magnifico
Answer: ASHA
- 15. Seek clarification
Answer: ASK
- 16. Term of endearment
Answer: HON
- 17. Perform in <i>Fat Ham</i>
Answer: ACT
- 18. "I've ___ to the Mountaintop"
Answer: BEEN
- 20. Parts of yrs.
Answer: MOS
- 21. Bit of a skirmish
Answer: TUSSLE
- 23. "This is nothing new for me"
Answer: IMUSEDTOIT
- 26. Bigfoot of the skies: abbr.
Answer: UFO
- 27. Feature of a scratch-and-sniff sticker
Answer: SCENT
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- 1. World Cup org.
Answer: FIFA
- 2. Stand-up in a large crowd?
Answer: ARENACOMIC
- 3. <i>So</i> close to certain
Answer: ALMOSTSURE
- 4. "No," to a Scot
Answer: NAE
- 5. Pokémon that evolves into Kadabra
Answer: ABRA
- 6. Has a total meltdown
Answer: CRASHESOUT
- 7. Like someone who's feeling euphoric from the joys of daily existence
Answer: HIGHONLIFE
- 12. Famous couples' cruise?
Answer: ARK
- 17. Not quite right
Answer: AMISS
- 18. Early bloomers?
Answer: BUDS
- 19. Is in France?
Answer: EST
- 21. Result of a successful pitch?
Answer: TENT
- 22. School attended by Eddie Redmayne
Answer: ETON
- 24. Title in Congress: abbr.
Answer: SEN
The answer to “They put out songs that you just can't stop listening to” in the The Atlantic Crossword is SIRENS — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 8, 2026 at 25-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“They put out songs that you just can't stop listening to” answer
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Why does SIRENS fit?
SIRENS is the published 6-letter answer at 25-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “They put out songs that you just can't stop listening to” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “They put out songs that you just can't stop listening to”?
The answer is SIRENS.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: SIRENS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 8, 2026 at 25-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 8, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.