Site of unexpected change?

Crossword Answer — July 31, 2026

Answer

Where you might suddenly switch from sitting to lying down 😄

Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Daily Themed Crossword

Friday, July 31, 2026

By PlaySimple Games

Across

  1. 1Weep audiblySOB
  2. 4Garden-weeding toolHOE
  3. 7Baseball essential used to hit a ballBAT
  4. 10Lumber-chopping toolAXE
  5. 11Harry Potter's messenger birdOWL
  6. 12In-flight approximation: Abbr.ETA
  7. 13DNA carrierGENE
  8. 15___ Speedwagon, band famous for "Keep On Loving You"REO
  9. 16Fireplace wood pieceLOG
  10. 17"___ Love," song by Lionel Richie and Diana RossENDLESS
  11. 20Botanical word for a tall tropical tree that lines sunny beaches ... or the flat part of your hand that fortune tellers might examinePALM
  12. 22CT scan alternative: Abbr.MRI
  13. 23X-___ (Marvel Comics superhero team)MEN
  14. 24Actor Howard of "Happy Days"RON
  15. 27"The Queen of Country" ___ McEntireREBA
  16. 29Botanical word for a wrinkly fruit that's a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine ... or a romantic night out that you hope ends with a kissDATE
  17. 33Saucer-shaped alien vehicles: Abbr.UFOS
  18. 35Shades like crimson and maroon, for twoREDS
  19. 37Lie ___ (go into hiding)LOW
  20. 38Botanical word for a rough outer covering that protects a tree trunk ... or what your neighbor's dog might do at 3 a.m. when you're sleepingBARK
  21. 39Decorate in a new way, sayREDO
  22. 40___-ring (foot jewelry)TOE
  23. 41"Revenge ___ dish ...": 2 wds.ISA
  24. 43"Not ___ can help it!": 2 wds.IFI
  25. 45Stevie Wonder's "___ She Lovely"ISNT
  26. 47Infamous Billie in a Michael Jackson songJEAN
  27. 48Small guitar-like instrument, for shortUKE
  28. 49Shinzo ___, former Prime Minister of JapanABE
  29. 51Botanical word for a tall evergreen tree with cones and needles ... or what you may do for someone who you missPINE
  30. 55Goo for a mohawk, perhapsGEL
  31. 56Place to parkLOT
  32. 57Oxford or Harvard, for shortUNIV
  33. 58Gas tank unit, brieflyGAL
  34. 59Actress ___ Dennings of "Thor"KAT
  35. 60"Tall" or "fairy" followerTALE

Down

  1. 1Botanical word for an aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine ... or a wise person who offers profound guidance and counselSAGE
  2. 2Plow-pulling farm animalsOXEN
  3. 3___ over backwards (put in a lot of effort)BEND
  4. 4___ d'oeuvre (appetizer)HORS
  5. 5"I ___ you an apology"OWE
  6. 6Run away to get marriedELOPE
  7. 7Bicycle accessory that goes "ding!"BELL
  8. 8Molecule builderATOM
  9. 9Shirt attachment that indicates the priceTAG
  10. 14Big tree on a boulevardELM
  11. 18___ on the side of cautionERR
  12. 19___ Nevada (mountain range in the US)SIERRA
  13. 21&AND
  14. 23___ Ziegler who appeared in the music video for Sia's "Chandelier"MADDIE
  15. 24Barbecue coatingRUB
  16. 25Jeff Kinney's "Diary ___ Wimpy Kid": 2 wds.OFA
  17. 26Word often paired with "neither"NOR
  18. 28Striped honey-makerBEE
  19. 30Key in a PC's bottom rowALT
  20. 31"Not a moment ___ soon!"TOO
  21. 32Mama baa-erEWE
  22. 34Canvas for a tattoo artistSKIN
  23. 36Site of unexpected change?SOFA
  24. 42Botanical word for a flower-supporting plant part ... or what an obsessed fan might do when they track every move of their favorite celebSTALK
  25. 44Enter, as dataINPUT
  26. 45Where to buy a Billy bookcaseIKEA
  27. 46Trade for money, saySELL
  28. 47"I Love Rock 'n Roll" singer Joan ___JETT
  29. 48Trendy footwear brand known for its sheepskin bootsUGG
  30. 50Feathery scarfBOA
  31. 52___ Garten, "Barefoot Contessa" hostINA
  32. 53ZilchNIL
  33. 54Night that's also a day?EVE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Weep audibly — Answer: SOB. Hint: A little cry you can hear out loud 😢
  2. 4. Garden-weeding tool — Answer: HOE. Hint: A simple tool for making weeds regret their life choices 🌱
  3. 7. Baseball essential used to hit a ball — Answer: BAT. Hint: A slugger’s trusty piece of gear for sending pitches flying 🏏
  4. 10. Lumber-chopping tool — Answer: AXE. Hint: A small but mighty hand tool for splitting wood 🔨
  5. 11. Harry Potter's messenger bird — Answer: OWL. Hint: A wise nocturnal flyer delivers mail to the wizarding world 🦉
  6. 12. In-flight approximation: Abbr. — Answer: ETA. Hint: A pilot’s guess for when the journey will wrap up ✈️
  7. 13. DNA carrier — Answer: GENE. Hint: Tiny hereditary unit passed down through generations 🧬
  8. 15. ___ Speedwagon, band famous for "Keep On Loving You" — Answer: REO. Hint: Classic rock trio behind a power ballad that just keeps on going 🎸
  9. 16. Fireplace wood piece — Answer: LOG. Hint: A chunky bit of wood that might crackle by the hearth 🔥
  10. 17. "___ Love," song by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross — Answer: ENDLESS. Hint: A duet about affection that just keeps going on and on 😊
  11. 20. Botanical word for a tall tropical tree that lines sunny beaches ... or the flat part of your hand that fortune tellers might examine — Answer: PALM. Hint: Think of the tree that loves warm shores, and the broad inside of your hand. 🌴
  12. 22. CT scan alternative: Abbr. — Answer: MRI. Hint: A powerful medical imaging option that uses magnets instead of radiation 🧲
  13. 23. X-___ (Marvel Comics superhero team) — Answer: MEN. Hint: A group of Marvel heroes with a very familiar first word 😎
  14. 24. Actor Howard of "Happy Days" — Answer: RON. Hint: A familiar first name from the old-school sitcom gang 😊
  15. 27. "The Queen of Country" ___ McEntire — Answer: REBA. Hint: A beloved country music superstar known for powerhouse vocals and red hair 🎤
  16. 29. Botanical word for a wrinkly fruit that's a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine ... or a romantic night out that you hope ends with a kiss — Answer: DATE. Hint: A sweet little fruit often dried and served in Middle Eastern dishes, and also a calendar-circling kind of evening 🍇
  17. 33. Saucer-shaped alien vehicles: Abbr. — Answer: UFOS. Hint: Classic little flying visitors from beyond Earth 👽
  18. 35. Shades like crimson and maroon, for two — Answer: REDS. Hint: Think of the color family that includes both crimson and maroon 😊
  19. 37. Lie ___ (go into hiding) — Answer: LOW. Hint: Think of staying out of sight and keeping your profile down 🫣
  20. 38. Botanical word for a rough outer covering that protects a tree trunk ... or what your neighbor's dog might do at 3 a.m. when you're sleeping — Answer: BARK. Hint: Think of the tree’s protective skin, and the sound a sleepy neighborhood watchdog makes in the middle of the night 🐶
  21. 39. Decorate in a new way, say — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give it another stylish pass 👗
  22. 40. ___-ring (foot jewelry) — Answer: TOE. Hint: A tiny accessory that wraps around the smallest toe 😄
  23. 41. "Revenge ___ dish ...": 2 wds. — Answer: ISA. Hint: It’s the little word that completes a famous saying about revenge being best served cold. 🍽️
  24. 43. "Not ___ can help it!": 2 wds. — Answer: IFI. Hint: A classic way to say it’s beyond anyone’s control 😅
  25. 45. Stevie Wonder's "___ She Lovely" — Answer: ISNT. Hint: Missing words in Stevie Wonder’s classic title, with a little contraction magic 🎶
  26. 47. Infamous Billie in a Michael Jackson song — Answer: JEAN. Hint: A famous Billie in a hit song, but not the jazz legend 🎶
  27. 48. Small guitar-like instrument, for short — Answer: UKE. Hint: A tiny tropical strummer often heard in beachy singalongs 🎶
  28. 49. Shinzo ___, former Prime Minister of Japan — Answer: ABE. Hint: A familiar Japanese surname tied to a well-known former leader 😊
  29. 51. Botanical word for a tall evergreen tree with cones and needles ... or what you may do for someone who you miss — Answer: PINE. Hint: A conifer that also describes a deep feeling of longing for someone far away 🌲
  30. 55. Goo for a mohawk, perhaps — Answer: GEL. Hint: A sticky styling pick that keeps a spiky haircut standing up 😄
  31. 56. Place to park — Answer: LOT. Hint: A common spot where cars take a break while you run errands 🚗
  32. 57. Oxford or Harvard, for short — Answer: UNIV. Hint: A place of higher learning, in shorthand 📚
  33. 58. Gas tank unit, briefly — Answer: GAL. Hint: A quick measure you’d use at the pump ⛽
  34. 59. Actress ___ Dennings of "Thor" — Answer: KAT. Hint: She played Darcy in the Marvel movies and has a very short first name 🎬
  35. 60. "Tall" or "fairy" follower — Answer: TALE. Hint: A little story often comes after those words, like a familiar ending. 📖

Down

  1. 1. Botanical word for an aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine ... or a wise person who offers profound guidance and counsel — Answer: SAGE. Hint: Think of the herb that brings earthy flavor to stuffing and also describes a truly wise counselor 🌿
  2. 2. Plow-pulling farm animals — Answer: OXEN. Hint: Strong beasts that do the heavy field work together 🐂
  3. 3. ___ over backwards (put in a lot of effort) — Answer: BEND. Hint: A phrase for going the extra mile, sometimes quite literally 😄
  4. 4. ___ d'oeuvre (appetizer) — Answer: HORS. Hint: A little something served before the main course to tease the appetite 🍽️
  5. 5. "I ___ you an apology" — Answer: OWE. Hint: What you say when someone is due a sincere sorry. 🙃
  6. 6. Run away to get married — Answer: ELOPE. Hint: Sometimes couples choose to skip the big ceremony and just sneak off together! 💍
  7. 7. Bicycle accessory that goes "ding!" — Answer: BELL. Hint: A tiny bike sidekick that announces your approach with a cheerful ring 🚲
  8. 8. Molecule builder — Answer: ATOM. Hint: Tiny building block of matter that teams up to make everything else 🧱
  9. 9. Shirt attachment that indicates the price — Answer: TAG. Hint: A little label on your shirt can quietly tell you what it costs 🏷️
  10. 14. Big tree on a boulevard — Answer: ELM. Hint: A classic shade tree often lining city streets 🌳
  11. 18. ___ on the side of caution — Answer: ERR. Hint: A wise move when you’re not quite sure—better to be safe than sorry ⚠️
  12. 19. ___ Nevada (mountain range in the US) — Answer: SIERRA. Hint: A famous western range that shares its name with a Spanish word for a saw. ⛰️
  13. 21. & — Answer: AND. Hint: The tiny symbol that links ideas together, like a grammatical bridge 🤝
  14. 23. ___ Ziegler who appeared in the music video for Sia's "Chandelier" — Answer: MADDIE. Hint: The young dancer who twirled through Sia’s breakout video. 💃
  15. 24. Barbecue coating — Answer: RUB. Hint: A flavorful massage for grilled meat before it hits the heat 🔥
  16. 25. Jeff Kinney's "Diary ___ Wimpy Kid": 2 wds. — Answer: OFA. Hint: Jeff Kinney’s popular series title fills in the blank with a little preposition that makes the phrase flow naturally 📚
  17. 26. Word often paired with "neither" — Answer: NOR. Hint: Its the little connector that teams up with “neither” to keep the negatives going 😌
  18. 28. Striped honey-maker — Answer: BEE. Hint: Tiny striped insect that’s famous for making sweet stuff 🐝
  19. 30. Key in a PC's bottom row — Answer: ALT. Hint: A handy modifier often chilling near the spacebar on a keyboard ⌨️
  20. 31. "Not a moment ___ soon!" — Answer: TOO. Hint: A phrase used when something happens just in the nick of time 😅
  21. 32. Mama baa-er — Answer: EWE. Hint: A sheepy sound from a mom on the farm 🐑
  22. 34. Canvas for a tattoo artist — Answer: SKIN. Hint: A tattoo artist works on this living canvas every day 🖋️
  23. 36. Site of unexpected change? — Answer: SOFA. Hint: Where you might suddenly switch from sitting to lying down 😄
  24. 42. Botanical word for a flower-supporting plant part ... or what an obsessed fan might do when they track every move of their favorite celeb — Answer: STALK. Hint: A plant stem can also describe what a super-fan does when they follow someone way too closely 🌿
  25. 44. Enter, as data — Answer: INPUT. Hint: What you do when you type information into a device 📥
  26. 45. Where to buy a Billy bookcase — Answer: IKEA. Hint: Swedish spot famous for flat-pack furniture and meatballs 🛋️
  27. 46. Trade for money, say — Answer: SELL. Hint: What a merchant does to turn goods into cash 💸
  28. 47. "I Love Rock 'n Roll" singer Joan ___ — Answer: JETT. Hint: A rock star with a name that sounds like something fast and sleek 🎸
  29. 48. Trendy footwear brand known for its sheepskin boots — Answer: UGG. Hint: Cozy boots that became a fashion staple for lounging and chilly days 🥾
  30. 50. Feathery scarf — Answer: BOA. Hint: A glamorous neck wrap that might be worn with a feathered flourish 🪶
  31. 52. ___ Garten, "Barefoot Contessa" host — Answer: INA. Hint: A well-known cooking show host with a barefoot nickname 😊
  32. 53. Zilch — Answer: NIL. Hint: A tiny word for absolute nothingness 😶
  33. 54. Night that's also a day? — Answer: EVE. Hint: The evening before a big event is the day’s quiet prelude 🌙

The answer to “Site of unexpected change?” in the Daily Themed crossword is SOFA — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the Daily Themed crossword on July 31, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 36-Down. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Site of unexpected change?” answer

SOFA (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SOFA

Where you might suddenly switch from sitting to lying down 😄

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What is the answer to “Site of unexpected change?”?

The answer is SOFA, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on July 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Site of unexpected change?”?

4 letters: SOFA.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Daily Themed crossword on July 31, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 36-Down.

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