"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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Clue explained
VELVET completes the title of The Velvet Underground & Nico, the 1967 album famous for its Andy Warhol banana cover. The clue describes the cover to identify the album rather than asking for the cover image’s subject.
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- Pop culture
Daily Themed Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance
Across
- 1Cat or dog, e.g.PET
- 7Trim the lawnMOW
- 10Fireplace residueASH
- 12___ fide (genuine)BONA
- 16Wartime friendALLY
- 24"That was close!"PHEW
- 46Horse rider's strapREIN
- 50Read a barcode, saySCAN
- 51Darn things?SEW
- 52Butter for the skinSHEA
- 54Newswoman CurryANN
Down
- 5The "L" in SNLLIVE
- 7Beauty markMOLE
- 8ExclusivelyONLY
- 25Sewn edge of a skirtHEM
- 30Enclosed bed for a babyCRIB
- 35Sheryl Crow's "All I ___ Do"WANNA
- 41Adam and Eve's gardenEDEN
- 42The talk of the ___TOWN
- 44___ and aahOOH
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Cat or dog, e.g. — Answer: PET. Hint: Think of the affectionate category that includes both household companions and beloved furry friends. 🐾
- 4. Swiss mountaineer's climb — Answer: ALP. Hint: Think of the rugged European mountain range a Swiss climber might tackle 🏔️
- 7. Trim the lawn — Answer: MOW. Hint: Use a mower to tackle this yard chore 🌱
- 10. Fireplace residue — Answer: ASH. Hint: It’s what remains after the logs have burned down. 🔥
- 11. ___ de Janeiro, Grand Carnival site — Answer: RIO. Hint: Think of the Brazilian city famous for beaches, samba, and its spectacular annual celebration. 🎉
- 12. ___ fide (genuine) — Answer: BONA. Hint: This Latin phrase describes something that is genuinely authentic. 🧐
- 13. EMT's lifesaving procedure: Abbr. — Answer: CPR. Hint: This emergency technique uses chest compressions and rescue breaths to restore circulation. 🫀
- 14. Award-winning NBA athletes: Abbr. — Answer: MVPS. Hint: These basketball stars have earned the league’s top individual honor—look for the abbreviated plural. 🏀
- 16. Wartime friend — Answer: ALLY. Hint: Think of someone who stands beside you during a conflict. 🤝
- 17. Slushy drink that might cause brain freeze — Answer: ICEE. Hint: Think of a colorful frozen convenience-store drink best enjoyed through a straw. 🥤
- 19. "___ Road," Beatles album with an iconic cover that features the four band members using a zebra crosswalk in London — Answer: ABBEY. Hint: Think of the Beatles album named for the London street outside their famous recording studio. 🎶
- 21. Chunk of dirt (anagram of "cold") — Answer: CLOD. Hint: A small lump of earth you might turn over with a spade. 🪨
- 22. Cage-fighting sport similar to boxing: Abbr. — Answer: MMA. Hint: Think of the combat sport that blends boxing with wrestling and other fighting techniques. 🥊
- 23. Event attended by Cinderella — Answer: BALL. Hint: Think of the grand dance where the fairy-tale heroine loses a glass slipper 👠
- 24. "That was close!" — Answer: PHEW. Hint: A relieved exclamation after narrowly avoiding trouble 😅
- 26. "___ were in your shoes ..." (advice opener): 2 wds. — Answer: IFI. Hint: This advice opener imagines the speaker facing the same situation as you. 👟
- 29. Suffix following "tact" or "project" — Answer: ILE. Hint: Think of the shared ending that makes “tact” sensory and “project” something that can be launched. 🧩
- 30. "Bee" follower, phonetically — Answer: CEE. Hint: Think about how the next letter in the alphabet is pronounced aloud. 🔤
- 31. Punk musician ___ Vicious — Answer: SID. Hint: Think of the famously unruly bassist associated with the Sex Pistols and punk’s rebellious spirit. 🎸
- 32. Steven Spielberg's role on the "Jurassic Park" set, for short — Answer: DIR. Hint: Think of the behind-the-scenes job held by the filmmaker calling the shots, abbreviated. 🎬
- 33. Engine speed measure in a car: Abbr. — Answer: RPM. Hint: A dashboard gauge uses this abbreviation to show how fast the engine is turning. 🚗
- 34. "The ___ Side of the Moon," Pink Floyd album with an iconic cover that features a prism refracting a beam of light into a partial rainbow — Answer: DARK. Hint: Think of the side where sunlight never reaches, as in Pink Floyd’s famous title. 🌑
- 35. Reddi-___ (dessert topping) — Answer: WIP. Hint: Think of the fluffy dessert topping that comes ready to spray from a can. 🍰
- 36. Pollution control group: Abbr. — Answer: EPA. Hint: This U.S. agency works to protect the environment and curb pollution. 🌿
- 38. "Honest ___," Lincoln's nickname — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of Lincoln’s famously trustworthy nickname, a warm shorthand for his first name. 🤔
- 39. "The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol — Answer: VELVET. Hint: Think of the soft fabric that completes this famous band’s name. 🎸
- 43. Student ___ (tuition fee aid) — Answer: LOAN. Hint: It’s borrowed money that helps cover school costs and is repaid later. 💸
- 46. Horse rider's strap — Answer: REIN. Hint: This piece of tack lets a rider guide and control the horse. 🐴
- 48. Vow renewal vow: 2 wds. — Answer: IDO. Hint: It’s the classic two-word promise a couple might repeat when reaffirming their marriage. 💍
- 49. "___ in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen album with an iconic cover that features the singer in classic blue jeans facing the American flag — Answer: BORN. Hint: Think of the phrase describing someone arriving into existence, as in Bruce Springsteen’s famous album title 🇺🇸
- 50. Read a barcode, say — Answer: SCAN. Hint: Use a phone or scanner to capture the code and retrieve its information 📱
- 51. Darn things? — Answer: SEW. Hint: Think of how you might repair a hole in a sock. 🧦
- 52. Butter for the skin — Answer: SHEA. Hint: This rich natural moisturizer is a favorite ingredient in creams and body butters. 🧴
- 53. Number on the back of a dime — Answer: ONE. Hint: Look for the denomination spelled out on the coin’s reverse side. 🪙
- 54. Newswoman Curry — Answer: ANN. Hint: Think of the first name of the journalist who anchored Today and reported from war zones. 📰
Down
- 1. ___-Man (vintage arcade game) — Answer: PAC. Hint: This classic maze chase game features a yellow character gobbling dots and dodging ghosts. 🕹️
- 2. Psychic's ability: Abbr. — Answer: ESP. Hint: This abbreviated psychic power lets someone sense what ordinary senses cannot 🔮
- 3. Michael Jackson album with an iconic cover that features him clad in a sleek, open-collared white suit while reclining — Answer: THRILLER. Hint: Think of the blockbuster 1982 release that helped make the King of Pop a global phenomenon 🎶
- 4. Eight-___ (octopus descriptor) — Answer: ARMED. Hint: An octopus is often described by the number of limbs it has. 🐙
- 5. The "L" in SNL — Answer: LIVE. Hint: It describes a broadcast happening in real time, with no retakes 🎬
- 6. Balloon-bursting sound — Answer: POP. Hint: Think of the quick sound a balloon makes when it suddenly bursts! 🎈
- 7. Beauty mark — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This little spot can add character to someone’s face. ✨
- 8. Exclusively — Answer: ONLY. Hint: It means “and no one or nothing else.” 🔒
- 9. "Where there's a will, there's a ___" — Answer: WAY. Hint: Determination can help you find a path forward. 🛤️
- 12. "___ O'Riley," song by The Who — Answer: BABA. Hint: Think of The Who’s iconic anthem with a chant-like title and a memorable synthesizer intro 🎵
- 15. Different sides of the ___ coin — Answer: SAME. Hint: Look for a word meaning identical or alike. 🪙
- 18. KFC founder's rank, for short — Answer: COL. Hint: Think of the abbreviated honorific used by the famous fried-chicken founder. 🍗
- 20. German luxury carmaker: Abbr. — Answer: BMW. Hint: This German luxury automaker is commonly known by a three-letter abbreviation 🚗
- 21. Silicon Valley's state, for short — Answer: CALI. Hint: Think of the abbreviated West Coast state home to the famous tech hub. 🌴
- 23. Offer a price, at an auction — Answer: BID. Hint: Name the amount you’re willing to pay when competing for an auction item. 🔨
- 24. "Sgt. ___ Lonely Hearts Club Band," Beatles album with an iconic cover that features the band amid a collage of over 50 historical figures — Answer: PEPPERS. Hint: Think of the Beatles’ famously colorful concept album named for a fictional military-style band 🎶
- 25. Sewn edge of a skirt — Answer: HEM. Hint: The neat folded border that keeps the fabric from fraying is this. 🧵
- 26. "This ___ surprise!": 2 wds. — Answer: ISA. Hint: Complete the exclamation with the two everyday words that grammatically follow “This” before “surprise.” 😲
- 27. Christmas tree, often — Answer: FIR. Hint: Think of the classic evergreen brought indoors and decorated for the holidays. 🎄
- 28. "No clue" in textspeak: Abbr. — Answer: IDK. Hint: A casual textspeak abbreviation for admitting you’re unsure. 🤷
- 30. Enclosed bed for a baby — Answer: CRIB. Hint: A cozy little sleeping space designed especially for an infant 🍼
- 34. Lentil dish at an Indian restaurant — Answer: DAL. Hint: This hearty Indian staple is made from cooked legumes and often served with rice. 🍛
- 35. Sheryl Crow's "All I ___ Do" — Answer: WANNA. Hint: A casual way to say “want to” completes this song title. 🎶
- 36. Bottled water brand from France — Answer: EVIAN. Hint: Think of a famous French spring-water brand often seen in a glass bottle. 💧
- 37. ___ alla vodka (pasta recipe) — Answer: PENNE. Hint: This tube-shaped pasta is a classic match for creamy tomato-and-vodka sauce 🍝
- 40. Traveler's passport stamp — Answer: VISA. Hint: It’s the official entry mark that lets you cross a foreign border 🛂
- 41. Adam and Eve's garden — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the paradise where the Bible’s first couple lived 🌿
- 42. The talk of the ___ — Answer: TOWN. Hint: Think of the place whose buzz makes someone the center of local gossip 🗣️
- 43. Flour bag units, for short — Answer: LBS. Hint: Think of the common abbreviation for the weight printed on a flour sack. ⚖️
- 44. ___ and aah — Answer: OOH. Hint: React with this delighted sound when something impresses you. 😮
- 45. Queen's "We ___ the Champions" — Answer: ARE. Hint: Fill in the familiar verb that completes this triumphant Queen lyric. 🎶
- 47. Environment-friendly prefix — Answer: ECO. Hint: This prefix signals that something is designed with nature and sustainability in mind. 🌿
The answer to “"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol” in the Daily Themed crossword is VELVET — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 39-Across. 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.
“"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol” answer
VELVET (6 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 VELVET.
What does VELVET mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of VELVET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side
When else has “"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → VELVET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol”?
The answer is VELVET, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol”?
6 letters: VELVET.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 39-Across.
Can “"The ___ Underground & Nico," self-titled album with an iconic cover that features a bright yellow banana designed by artist Andy Warhol” 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 17, 2026 is on the Daily Themed Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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