Fedora, for one
Latest answer — August 12, 2026
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Clue explained
A fedora is a type of hat, so HAT is the broader category requested by “for one.” The phrase means a fedora is one example of the answer.
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Daily Themed Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
Across
- 4Him and ___HER
- 12Chimpanzee, for oneAPE
- 23Actress Ryder of "Beetlejuice"WINONA
- 35Electric guitar boostersAMPS
- 36Degree holder, for shortGRAD
- 39Perfect roll in bowlingSTRIKE
- 49Avocado's centerPIT
- 55Did some karaoke, saySANG
Down
- 3Sound reasoningLOGIC
- 4Fedora, for oneHAT
- 15Kid's soft-dart shooterNERF
- 22Starchy tuberYAM
- 24Quick dozeNAP
- 27Purse or tote, e.g.BAG
- 30Van Gogh's forteART
- 34Hair-holding gooGEL
- 40Peck or smooch, e.g.KISS
- 43Spend time in the tubSOAK
- 44Be a pain in the neckANNOY
- 48Cost of living?RENT
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Down with the flu — Answer: ILL. Hint: Feeling feverish and unwell describes this state. 🤒
- 4. Him and ___ — Answer: HER. Hint: Complete the familiar pronoun pairing that contrasts a male person with a female one. 👥
- 7. Pirate's guide to treasure — Answer: MAP. Hint: A buccaneer would use this chart to locate a hidden stash. 🏴☠️
- 10. Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse, for short — Answer: TOON. Hint: Think of a beloved animated character in a quick, informal shorthand. 🎬
- 12. Chimpanzee, for one — Answer: APE. Hint: A chimpanzee is a familiar example of this intelligent primate group 🐒
- 13. "Four score and seven years ___ ..." — Answer: AGO. Hint: Lincoln used this word to point back in time in the Gettysburg Address. 🕰️
- 14. Buenos Aires's country that is home to Lionel Messi — Answer: ARGENTINA. Hint: Think of the South American nation whose capital is Buenos Aires and whose football icon is Messi. ⚽
- 17. Superman's nemesis ___ Luthor — Answer: LEX. Hint: Think of the bald genius who constantly plots against the Man of Steel. 🦹
- 18. A ___ a dozen (very common) — Answer: DIME. Hint: This small coin completes a phrase meaning something is plentiful and ordinary. 🪙
- 19. Clapton who is the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards — Answer: ERIC. Hint: Think of the legendary guitarist nicknamed “Slowhand,” whose bluesy career earned 18 Grammys 🎸
- 21. ___ Matthews, witty, relatable middle child whose coming-of-age story drove "Boy Meets World" — Answer: CORY. Hint: Think of the lovable middle child at the heart of this nostalgic sitcom. 📺
- 23. Actress Ryder of "Beetlejuice" — Answer: WINONA. Hint: Think of the actress who played Lydia Deetz in the quirky ghost comedy 🎬
- 26. The ___ Four (nickname for the Beatles) — Answer: FAB. Hint: Think of a punchy word meaning wonderfully stylish in this famous Beatles nickname 🎶
- 28. Dressed (rhymes with "mad") — Answer: CLAD. Hint: Think of a concise synonym for dressed that rhymes with an irritated feeling. 👗
- 29. Walk back and forth in nervousness — Answer: PACE. Hint: Move repeatedly across a room when you’re feeling restless or worried. 😬
- 33. GQ or Cosmopolitan, for short — Answer: MAG. Hint: It’s a short-form term for a glossy publication like one found on a newsstand 📰
- 35. Electric guitar boosters — Answer: AMPS. Hint: These devices make an electric guitar’s sound louder and stronger 🎸
- 36. Degree holder, for short — Answer: GRAD. Hint: This person has completed college or university and earned a diploma 🎓
- 37. Alternative to a high school diploma: Abbr. — Answer: GED. Hint: This equivalency credential is often earned by passing a series of tests instead of finishing traditional high school. 🎓
- 39. Perfect roll in bowling — Answer: STRIKE. Hint: Knock down every pin with one perfectly aimed roll 🎳
- 42. ___ Simpson, brainy, socially conscious middle child who stands out from troublemaker Bart and baby Maggie on "The Simpsons" — Answer: LISA. Hint: This animated middle child is known for her saxophone, intelligence, and progressive outlook 🎷
- 45. Princess "in a galaxy far, far away" — Answer: LEIA. Hint: This brave royal helps lead the rebellion alongside a certain scruffy-looking nerf herder. 👑
- 46. Acronym for a submarine-detecting system — Answer: SONAR. Hint: This underwater detection technology uses sound waves to locate objects beneath the surface. 🌊
- 49. Avocado's center — Answer: PIT. Hint: The hard seed you remove before making guacamole is hiding here. 🥑
- 51. ___ Tanner, sassy middle child known for her catchphrase "How rude!" on "Full House" — Answer: STEPHANIE. Hint: Think of the Tanner sister whose trademark reaction was “How rude!” 📺
- 54. Fellow frat member, informally — Answer: BRO. Hint: Think of the laid-back nickname one fraternity member might use for another. 🤝
- 55. Did some karaoke, say — Answer: SANG. Hint: Provided the vocals for a song, perhaps with lyrics on a screen 🎤
- 56. Nu metal band from California with the album "Follow the Leader" — Answer: KORN. Hint: Picture the California nu-metal pioneers whose third studio album urged fans to “Follow the Leader.” 🤘
- 57. ___ Brady, often-overlooked middle child forever stuck in older sister Marcia's shadow on "The Brady Bunch" — Answer: JAN. Hint: Think of the Brady daughter who was always tired of being compared with Marcia. 👧
- 58. Steaming hot gossip, slangily — Answer: TEA. Hint: Think of the drink that slangily means juicy, piping-hot gossip ☕
- 59. "Not ___" ("Be patient") — Answer: YET. Hint: This tiny word says something hasn’t happened so far, so hang on! ⏳
Down
- 1. Call ___ day (finish up): 2 wds. — Answer: ITA. Hint: This phrase means deciding that the work is finished for now. 🛑
- 2. Title for Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" series — Answer: LORD. Hint: Think of the grand, ominous title his followers place before his name. 🪄
- 3. Sound reasoning — Answer: LOGIC. Hint: A clear, rational way to think things through 🧠
- 4. Fedora, for one — Answer: HAT. Hint: Think of something you might wear on your head to top off an outfit 🎩
- 5. Type of "Pen" used for severe allergies — Answer: EPI. Hint: Think of the emergency allergy injector used to counter a life-threatening reaction 💉
- 6. Extend, as a subscription — Answer: RENEW. Hint: Give your membership a little more time by doing this 🔄
- 7. Genius middle child who often vents about his chaotic family, on a sitcom where he is famously stuck "in the middle" — Answer: MALCOLM. Hint: This gifted middle sibling narrates the mayhem of his hilariously dysfunctional household in a beloved sitcom 🤓
- 8. Some say it's just a number — Answer: AGE. Hint: It’s what your birthday quietly keeps track of. 🎂
- 9. Chicken ___ (rash-causing disease) — Answer: POX. Hint: Think of the itchy, contagious childhood illness associated with a chicken-themed name. 🐔
- 11. "Finding ___," 2003 animated film about a fish — Answer: NEMO. Hint: This underwater adventure follows a young clownfish separated from his father. 🐠
- 15. Kid's soft-dart shooter — Answer: NERF. Hint: Think of the toy brand famous for foam darts and playful battles. 🎯
- 16. "Thank U, Next" singer Grande's nickname — Answer: ARI. Hint: This pop star is often affectionately called by a shortened form of her first name. 🎤
- 20. Ancient Machu Picchu resident — Answer: INCA. Hint: This member of a powerful Andean civilization once called the mountaintop citadel home. 🏔️
- 22. Starchy tuber — Answer: YAM. Hint: Think of a starchy underground vegetable often enjoyed mashed or roasted 🥔
- 24. Quick doze — Answer: NAP. Hint: A brief bit of shut-eye can recharge you quickly. 😴
- 25. Interruptions avoided with YouTube Premium, for short — Answer: ADS. Hint: Those pesky commercial breaks disappear with this paid upgrade. 📺
- 27. Purse or tote, e.g. — Answer: BAG. Hint: A handy carrier for your essentials, whether it has handles or a shoulder strap. 👜
- 29. Leaves in a book, briefly — Answer: PGS. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for the sheets that make up a book. 📖
- 30. Van Gogh's forte — Answer: ART. Hint: This famous painter was celebrated for his expressive work on canvas 🎨
- 31. ___ Banks, preppy middle child with a signature dance move on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" — Answer: CARLTON. Hint: Think of Will’s impeccably dressed cousin whose goofy dance became a sitcom classic 💃
- 32. Actress Falco of "The Sopranos" — Answer: EDIE. Hint: Think of the actress who played Carmela Soprano in the hit mob drama 🎬
- 34. Hair-holding goo — Answer: GEL. Hint: This styling product helps keep every strand firmly in place. 💇
- 38. Deep-___ pizza (food item invented in Chicago) — Answer: DISH. Hint: Think of the Chicago-style pizza with a tall crust and generous layers of toppings and cheese 🍕
- 40. Peck or smooch, e.g. — Answer: KISS. Hint: It’s a brief show of affection between sweethearts 💋
- 41. Patronize, as a restaurant: 2 wds. — Answer: EATAT. Hint: Choose to have your meal at a particular restaurant. 🍽️
- 43. Spend time in the tub — Answer: SOAK. Hint: Relax in warm water for a while, as you might after a long day 🛁
- 44. Be a pain in the neck — Answer: ANNOY. Hint: Irritate someone by being persistently bothersome. 😈
- 47. Suffix with "million" or "billion" — Answer: AIRE. Hint: Think of the ending that turns a huge-number word into a person with that much money. 💰
- 48. Cost of living? — Answer: RENT. Hint: It’s the monthly payment your home expects from you. 🏠
- 49. Lunchbox staple: Abbr. — Answer: PBJ. Hint: Think of the classic peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich in its compact lunchtime shorthand 🥪
- 50. Savings plan for one's golden years: Abbr. — Answer: IRA. Hint: A tax-advantaged account designed to help fund life after work. 🐷
- 52. Chemical suffix with "benz" or "methyl" — Answer: ENE. Hint: This chemistry ending appears in names such as benzene and methyl compounds. ⚗️
- 53. Byron Nelson Award organization: Abbr. — Answer: PGA. Hint: Look for the initials of the leading professional golf association that presents this award 🏌️
The answer to “Fedora, for one” in the Daily Themed crossword is HAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 12, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Fedora, for one” answer
HAT (3 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is HAT.
What does HAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of HAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform
When else has “Fedora, for one” appeared?
Daily Themed reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 12, 2026 (most recent) → HAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Fedora, for one”?
The answer is HAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fedora, for one”?
3 letters: HAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 12, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “Fedora, for one” have a different answer?
Yes — Daily Themed sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Daily Themed Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 12, 2026 is on the Daily Themed Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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