Out of the ordinary

Latest answer — August 16, 2026

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ODD means unusual or out of the ordinary. It is an adjective describing something that does not seem normal or expected.

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A pair of visibly mismatched socks illustrates something unusual.

Daily Themed Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance

Across

  1. 1"Yabba dabba ___!"DOO
  2. 4Corn eater's leftoverCOB
  3. 7Tit for ___TAT
  4. 10Green gemstone (rhymes with "fade")JADE
  5. 12"Happy Gilmore" actor SandlerADAM
  6. 14"I could ___ a hand here!" ("Help!")USE
  7. 15Staircase partSTEP
  8. 16Be on a razor's ___EDGE
  9. 17Respectful address that is a counterpart to "madam"SIR
  10. 18Tax-collecting group: Abbr.IRS
  11. 20___ cracker, classic s'mores ingredient named after a 19th-century American minister who strictly championed whole wheatGRAHAM
  12. 22Singer Keys known for "If I Ain't Got You"ALICIA
  13. 25Kyoto cashYEN
  14. 26"___ the season to be jolly"TIS
  15. 27Post : after :: ___ : beforePRE
  16. 29___ of chocolate (solid bar)SLAB
  17. 33Peach ___, ice cream dessert with raspberry sauce, named after a 19th-century Australian opera singer and invented by a French chefMELBA
  18. 35Pen name lettersAKA
  19. 38Woodcutter's toolAXE
  20. 39Anti-smuggling agency in "Breaking Bad": Abbr.DEA
  21. 40Disapproving syllable, often uttered twiceTUT
  22. 41Formal neckwearTIE
  23. 42Expert who helps with 18a paperwork: Abbr.CPA
  24. 45Student's observations in class, usuallyNOTES
  25. 47Cheesy tortilla chip platter named after Ignacio Anaya Garcia, Mexican chef who invented the dish in 1943 near the Texas-Mexico borderNACHOS
  26. 50"Golly ___ whiz!"GEE
  27. 51"I'm ___ loss for words": 2 wds.ATA
  28. 52Leak out slowlySEEP
  29. 54___ cookie (snacked): 2 wds.ATEA
  30. 58___ favor (Spanish "please")POR
  31. 59Pie ___ mode: 2 wds.ALA
  32. 60___ salad, classic American dish with bacon, blue cheese, and eggs, named after the 1930s owner of the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurantCOBB
  33. 61Imitate someoneAPE
  34. 62Boxing bout ender, often: Abbr.TKO
  35. 63British financial organization founded in Hong Kong: Abbr.HSBC

Down

  1. 1CD spinners at a club: Abbr.DJS
  2. 2Granola grainOAT
  3. 3Poetic tributeODE
  4. 4___ salad, legendary green dish named after chef Cardini who invented it in 1924, rather than the Roman dictator many assume it honorsCAESAR
  5. 5Out of the ordinaryODD
  6. 6Loose, like oversized pantsBAGGY
  7. 7Expression of disdain (rhymes with "push")TUSH
  8. 8Largest continent in the world with the shortest nameASIA
  9. 9School semesterTERM
  10. 11___ fail (grand disaster)EPIC
  11. 13"A ___ coincidence!" (insignificant)MERE
  12. 19Daytime Emmy-winning actress and talk show host Kelly ___RIPA
  13. 21Response to a question, for shortANS
  14. 22Source of bills: Abbr.ATM
  15. 23Told tall talesLIED
  16. 24Frank Sinatra's "___ of Capri"ISLE
  17. 28What you would do with 20a, 33a, 47a, 60a, 4d, or 36dEAT
  18. 30"Better ___ than never!"LATE
  19. 31X or Y, on a graphAXIS
  20. 32Busy as a ___BEE
  21. 34German composer Johann Sebastian ___BACH
  22. 36___ chicken, spicy Chinese restaurant staple named after a 19th-century Qing dynasty official whose title inspired the dish: 2 wds.KUNGPAO
  23. 37Dip ___ in (test the waters): 2 wds.ATOE
  24. 43Opposite of "negative," for shortPOS
  25. 44"Save me ___" (latecomer's request): 2 wds.ASEAT
  26. 46Do a tutor's jobTEACH
  27. 47California wine valleyNAPA
  28. 48At the peak ofATOP
  29. 49Handle with ___ (words on a box with fragile items)CARE
  30. 53Moose's cousinELK
  31. 55Lean-___ (simple structures)TOS
  32. 56Flow back, as the tideEBB
  33. 57Alphabet-opening trioABC

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Yabba dabba ___!" — Answer: DOO. Hint: Complete Fred Flintstone’s famous catchphrase with his joyful shout. 🦴
  2. 4. Corn eater's leftover — Answer: COB. Hint: What’s left after the kernels are gone from a summer snack? 🌽
  3. 7. Tit for ___ — Answer: TAT. Hint: Complete this familiar phrase meaning an equal exchange. 🔄
  4. 10. Green gemstone (rhymes with "fade") — Answer: JADE. Hint: Think of a smooth green jewel often carved into lucky charms. 💎
  5. 12. "Happy Gilmore" actor Sandler — Answer: ADAM. Hint: Think of the biblical first man’s name, shared by this comedian and actor. 🎬
  6. 14. "I could ___ a hand here!" ("Help!") — Answer: USE. Hint: This plea asks for assistance with a verb meaning to put something into service. 🤝
  7. 15. Staircase part — Answer: STEP. Hint: A single level you climb on a staircase 🪜
  8. 16. Be on a razor's ___ — Answer: EDGE. Hint: This phrase describes being in a very tense or risky situation. ⚠️
  9. 17. Respectful address that is a counterpart to "madam" — Answer: SIR. Hint: Use this polite title when addressing a gentleman formally. 🤵
  10. 18. Tax-collecting group: Abbr. — Answer: IRS. Hint: Think of the familiar federal agency that handles your annual taxes. 🧾
  11. 20. ___ cracker, classic s'mores ingredient named after a 19th-century American minister who strictly championed whole wheat — Answer: GRAHAM. Hint: Think of the familiar honey-brown cracker that gives s’mores their satisfying crunch 🍫
  12. 22. Singer Keys known for "If I Ain't Got You" — Answer: ALICIA. Hint: Think of the Grammy-winning pianist behind this heartfelt ballad and “No One.” 🎶
  13. 25. Kyoto cash — Answer: YEN. Hint: Think of the currency spent while exploring Japan’s ancient capital. 💴
  14. 26. "___ the season to be jolly" — Answer: TIS. Hint: Complete this festive lyric with the cheerful contraction that kicks off the season of merriment 🎄
  15. 27. Post : after :: ___ : before — Answer: PRE. Hint: Think of the short prefix used for something that happens earlier or in advance. ⏮️
  16. 29. ___ of chocolate (solid bar) — Answer: SLAB. Hint: Think of a hefty, solid piece of chocolate rather than a small square. 🍫
  17. 33. Peach ___, ice cream dessert with raspberry sauce, named after a 19th-century Australian opera singer and invented by a French chef — Answer: MELBA. Hint: Think of the dessert honoring an Australian opera star, with peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce. 🍑
  18. 35. Pen name letters — Answer: AKA. Hint: These letters can introduce an author’s alternate name ✍️
  19. 38. Woodcutter's tool — Answer: AXE. Hint: A sturdy handheld tool for chopping logs in the forest 🪵
  20. 39. Anti-smuggling agency in "Breaking Bad": Abbr. — Answer: DEA. Hint: Think of the U.S. agency that investigates drug trafficking, as seen in the series. 🚔
  21. 40. Disapproving syllable, often uttered twice — Answer: TUT. Hint: A tiny sound of reproach that may be repeated for emphasis 😒
  22. 41. Formal neckwear — Answer: TIE. Hint: A polished choice to wear beneath a dress shirt or tuxedo. 👔
  23. 42. Expert who helps with 18a paperwork: Abbr. — Answer: CPA. Hint: Think of the financial professional who keeps tax paperwork in order—abbreviated. 🧾
  24. 45. Student's observations in class, usually — Answer: NOTES. Hint: What a pupil might jot down during a lesson 📝
  25. 47. Cheesy tortilla chip platter named after Ignacio Anaya Garcia, Mexican chef who invented the dish in 1943 near the Texas-Mexico border — Answer: NACHOS. Hint: This Tex-Mex appetizer piles tortilla chips high with melted cheese and tasty toppings. 🧀
  26. 50. "Golly ___ whiz!" — Answer: GEE. Hint: A mild exclamation of surprise completes this old-fashioned phrase. 😮
  27. 51. "I'm ___ loss for words": 2 wds. — Answer: ATA. Hint: Complete the phrase with the familiar preposition pair used when you’re speechless. 🤐
  28. 52. Leak out slowly — Answer: SEEP. Hint: Think of liquid gradually escaping through a tiny crack 💧
  29. 54. ___ cookie (snacked): 2 wds. — Answer: ATEA. Hint: Think of the simple past action followed by the little word before “cookie.” 🍪
  30. 58. ___ favor (Spanish "please") — Answer: POR. Hint: This polite Spanish expression belongs before “favor.” 🙏
  31. 59. Pie ___ mode: 2 wds. — Answer: ALA. Hint: This French phrase means “in the style of” and often follows a dessert name. 🍨
  32. 60. ___ salad, classic American dish with bacon, blue cheese, and eggs, named after the 1930s owner of the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant — Answer: COBB. Hint: Think of the hearty salad named for the restaurateur behind Hollywood’s famous Brown Derby 🥗
  33. 61. Imitate someone — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to copy someone’s actions. 🪞
  34. 62. Boxing bout ender, often: Abbr. — Answer: TKO. Hint: A referee may stop the match when one fighter can no longer safely continue 🥊
  35. 63. British financial organization founded in Hong Kong: Abbr. — Answer: HSBC. Hint: Think of the globally recognized British bank whose origins trace back to colonial-era Hong Kong. 🏦

Down

  1. 1. CD spinners at a club: Abbr. — Answer: DJS. Hint: The abbreviation for the people who keep the dance floor moving with music 🎶
  2. 2. Granola grain — Answer: OAT. Hint: This wholesome breakfast staple is often rolled into flakes for a crunchy snack. 🥣
  3. 3. Poetic tribute — Answer: ODE. Hint: Think of a heartfelt expression that often rhymes! ✍️
  4. 4. ___ salad, legendary green dish named after chef Cardini who invented it in 1924, rather than the Roman dictator many assume it honors — Answer: CAESAR. Hint: This famous salad honors its restaurateur creator, not an ancient ruler. 🥗
  5. 5. Out of the ordinary — Answer: ODD. Hint: A playful way to describe something unusual or not quite normal 🌀
  6. 6. Loose, like oversized pants — Answer: BAGGY. Hint: Think of clothing that hangs loosely instead of fitting snugly. 👖
  7. 7. Expression of disdain (rhymes with "push") — Answer: TUSH. Hint: A dismissive little utterance you might make when unimpressed 😏
  8. 8. Largest continent in the world with the shortest name — Answer: ASIA. Hint: Think of the vast continent stretching from Europe to the Pacific, famous for its remarkably brief name. 🌏
  9. 9. School semester — Answer: TERM. Hint: It’s one of the academic periods that makes up a school year 📚
  10. 11. ___ fail (grand disaster) — Answer: EPIC. Hint: Think of a word for something larger-than-life and disastrously memorable. 💥
  11. 13. "A ___ coincidence!" (insignificant) — Answer: MERE. Hint: This adjective describes something small, insignificant, or nothing more than what it seems. 🙂
  12. 19. Daytime Emmy-winning actress and talk show host Kelly ___ — Answer: RIPA. Hint: Think of the bubbly daytime TV host known for her energetic personality and celebrity interviews 📺
  13. 21. Response to a question, for short — Answer: ANS. Hint: A concise way to refer to what you give when someone asks you something. 💬
  14. 22. Source of bills: Abbr. — Answer: ATM. Hint: Think of the familiar machine that dispenses cash, written as a common abbreviation. 💵
  15. 23. Told tall tales — Answer: LIED. Hint: Wasn't exactly truthful about what happened 🤥
  16. 24. Frank Sinatra's "___ of Capri" — Answer: ISLE. Hint: This classic song title names a Mediterranean island off Italy. 🌴
  17. 28. What you would do with 20a, 33a, 47a, 60a, 4d, or 36d — Answer: EAT. Hint: Enjoy one of these when hunger strikes 🍴
  18. 30. "Better ___ than never!" — Answer: LATE. Hint: This saying says arriving behind schedule is still preferable to not arriving at all. 😉
  19. 31. X or Y, on a graph — Answer: AXIS. Hint: It’s one of the reference lines that helps locate points on a coordinate plane 📈
  20. 32. Busy as a ___ — Answer: BEE. Hint: Think of a tiny striped pollinator that never seems to take a break 🐝
  21. 34. German composer Johann Sebastian ___ — Answer: BACH. Hint: Think of the Baroque master behind the Brandenburg Concertos 🎼
  22. 36. ___ chicken, spicy Chinese restaurant staple named after a 19th-century Qing dynasty official whose title inspired the dish: 2 wds. — Answer: KUNGPAO. Hint: Think of the fiery Chinese stir-fry named after a Qing-era official and often paired with peanuts. 🌶️
  23. 37. Dip ___ in (test the waters): 2 wds. — Answer: ATOE. Hint: Try a small, cautious step before diving in fully. 🌊
  24. 43. Opposite of "negative," for short — Answer: POS. Hint: Think of the brief term for a favorable or yes response. 👍
  25. 44. "Save me ___" (latecomer's request): 2 wds. — Answer: ASEAT. Hint: A late arrival might ask you to keep a place open for them. 🪑
  26. 46. Do a tutor's job — Answer: TEACH. Hint: Share knowledge the way an instructor does. 🍎
  27. 47. California wine valley — Answer: NAPA. Hint: This famous Northern California region is known for vineyards and tasting rooms 🍷
  28. 48. At the peak of — Answer: ATOP. Hint: This describes something situated higher than or directly over another thing. ⬆️
  29. 49. Handle with ___ (words on a box with fragile items) — Answer: CARE. Hint: A gentle reminder to treat the package delicately. 📦
  30. 53. Moose's cousin — Answer: ELK. Hint: Think of another large, antlered member of the deer family. 🦌
  31. 55. Lean-___ (simple structures) — Answer: TOS. Hint: These simple shelters often have a single sloping roof supported against a wall. 🛖
  32. 56. Flow back, as the tide — Answer: EBB. Hint: Recede toward the shore after rising 🌊
  33. 57. Alphabet-opening trio — Answer: ABC. Hint: Think of the first three symbols taught in a basic alphabet lesson. 🔤

The answer to “Out of the ordinary” in the Daily Themed crossword is ODD — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 5-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.

“Out of the ordinary” answer

ODD (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 ODD.

What does ODD mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ODD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • different to what is usual or expected; strange
  • (of whole numbers such as 3 and 5) having one left over as a remainder when divided by two
  • happening or occurring infrequently and irregularly; occasional

When else has “Out of the ordinary” appeared?

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August 16, 2026 (most recent) → ODD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Out of the ordinary”?

The answer is ODD, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Out of the ordinary”?

3 letters: ODD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 5-Down.

Can “Out of the ordinary” 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?

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