You may wrestle with it
Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026
Daily Themed Crossword
Sunday, August 02, 2026
By PlaySimple Games
Across
- 1Portable bedsCOTS
- 16Pamela ___, "Baywatch" actressANDERSON
- 25Stops marching, sayHALTS
- 36"___ there be light"LET
- 52Army rank, for shortSGT
Down
- 1___ liver oilCOD
- 5Performer's placeSTAGE
- 7Passing crazeFAD
- 10The "S" in ASAPSOON
- 11Circus enclosureTENT
- 21Become dry, as lipsCHAP
- 23"Tickle Me" MuppetELMO
- 27Son on "The Simpsons"BART
- 29Skunk's defenseODOR
- 34Come off asSEEM
- 35Broker's chargeFEE
- 37First-___ (top-notch)CLASS
- 38Snatches a purse, sayROBS
- 46Craft beer lettersIPA
- 47Dissenting votesNOS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Portable beds — Answer: COTS. Hint: Think of simple foldable sleeping spots often used for camping or guests. 🛏️
- 5. Letters on a beach-time lotion — Answer: SPF. Hint: It measures how much protection sunscreen offers from the sun’s rays. ☀️
- 8. ___ control (exterminator's service) — Answer: PEST. Hint: An exterminator offers this service to rid your home of unwanted critters. 🐜
- 12. Double-reed woodwind instrument — Answer: OBOE. Hint: This compact orchestral instrument speaks through two vibrating reeds 🎶
- 13. Iced beverage garnished with a lemon wedge — Answer: TEA. Hint: This refreshing drink is often served chilled with a citrus garnish. 🥤
- 14. ___ vera, burn-soothing succulent — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the gel-filled plant often kept on a sunny windowsill for minor burns. 🌿
- 15. Slipped ___ (back injury) — Answer: DISC. Hint: Think of the cushion between your vertebrae that can shift painfully out of place. 🦴
- 16. Pamela ___, "Baywatch" actress — Answer: ANDERSON. Hint: This actress became famous for her role as a glamorous lifeguard on the hit beach series 📺
- 18. Car cleaning cloth, maybe — Answer: RAG. Hint: It might be an old T-shirt repurposed for wiping away dust and grime 🧽
- 20. Artery implant (rhymes with "spent") — Answer: STENT. Hint: This tiny mesh tube helps keep a narrowed blood vessel open. 🫀
- 21. Family reunion time! (1/6) The day doesn't truly begin until someone shouts, "Say ___!" to commemorate the first photo of the reunion. — Answer: CHEESE. Hint: It’s the tasty word everyone says when a camera is ready for a group photo 📸
- 24. "I ___ with my little eye ..." (children's game) — Answer: SPY. Hint: A classic guessing game begins with a child announcing that they can see something others must identify. 👀
- 25. Stops marching, say — Answer: HALTS. Hint: What a parade participant does when ordered to freeze 🛑
- 26. Low and marshy wetland (rhymes with "den") — Answer: FEN. Hint: Think of a soggy, grassy wetland with a name that rhymes with “den.” 🌿
- 27. Prefix with "hazard" or "degradable" — Answer: BIO. Hint: This science-related prefix can describe risks or materials that break down naturally. 🧪
- 30. You may wrestle with it — Answer: ARM. Hint: It’s the body part involved in a classic strength contest. 💪
- 31. "You're the ___ to my yang" — Answer: YIN. Hint: Think of the complementary half that completes a famous balance metaphor. ☯️
- 32. (2/6) Once the photos are done, there's always a cousin lending a helping ___, ready to set up tables and pass around snacks. — Answer: HAND. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase for offering assistance, as in pitching in at a family gathering. 🤝
- 33. Kung ___ tofu (vegan Chinese delicacy) — Answer: PAO. Hint: Think of the spicy Chinese dish featuring peanuts, chiles, and diced vegetables. 🌶️
- 34. What you do with your eyes — Answer: SEE. Hint: Use your vision to take in the world. 👀
- 35. Wells ___, American financial services company — Answer: FARGO. Hint: Think of the banking giant famously associated with a stagecoach logo. 🏦
- 36. "___ there be light" — Answer: LET. Hint: These are the opening words of a famous creation command from Genesis. ✨
- 37. (3/6) With games set out and food on the table, it's not long before the adorable toddler (or excitable pup) becomes the ___ of attention. — Answer: CENTER. Hint: With everyone gathered around, the charming little one naturally draws every eye. 👀
- 38. ___ the Riveter, icon associated with WWII — Answer: ROSIE. Hint: This WWII-era poster icon flexed her muscles to inspire women entering the workforce 💪
- 41. Chicken or turkey drumstick — Answer: LEG. Hint: Think of the bird part you might grab with your hand at dinner. 🍗
- 42. "Smile, you're ___" (surveillance sticker line): 2 wds. — Answer: ONCAMERA. Hint: A playful sticker reminding you that the watchful lens is rolling. 📹
- 45. Dress that ends above the knee — Answer: MINI. Hint: Think of a short, youthful dress with a hem well above the knee 👗
- 49. (4/6) Next up: the uncle who hasn't seen you in years swoops in with a ___ hug, that's almost too big to handle. — Answer: BEAR. Hint: Picture an enormous, crushing embrace named after a powerful woodland animal. 🐻
- 50. Twist targets, informally — Answer: ABS. Hint: These are the midsection muscles people often show off after a workout 💪
- 51. "The tourists watched ___ of dolphins leap through the water": 2 wds. — Answer: APOD. Hint: These playful sea mammals often travel together in a small group. 🐬
- 52. Army rank, for short — Answer: SGT. Hint: This abbreviated military title belongs to a noncommissioned officer. 🎖️
- 53. "Whether ___ nobler in the mind ..." ("Hamlet" line) — Answer: TIS. Hint: Shakespeare’s famous soliloquy uses an old-fashioned contraction meaning “it is.” 🎭
- 54. Artemis program agency: Abbr. — Answer: NASA. Hint: This U.S. space agency is sending astronauts back to the Moon 🚀
Down
- 1. ___ liver oil — Answer: COD. Hint: This classic supplement comes from a cold-water fish and is known for vitamins A and D. 🐟
- 2. ___-Wan Kenobi ("Star Wars" character) — Answer: OBI. Hint: This Jedi master’s first name completes the famous title from a galaxy far, far away ⚔️
- 3. How-___ (instructional guides) — Answer: TOS. Hint: These guides explain how to accomplish a task step by step. 📘
- 4. (5/6) At the dinner table, there's always an aunt boasting about her ___ ingredient, daring everyone to guess what sets her dish apart. — Answer: SECRET. Hint: Think of the hush-hush detail she refuses to reveal in her recipe 🤫
- 5. Performer's place — Answer: STAGE. Hint: It’s where actors, musicians, and dancers take the spotlight 🎭
- 6. Letter-writing tool — Answer: PEN. Hint: This handy ink-filled tool turns your thoughts into words on paper ✍️
- 7. Passing craze — Answer: FAD. Hint: Think of something that quickly becomes popular but may not last long! 🌟
- 8. (6/6) And as the evening winds down, there's the life of the ___ who leaves everyone counting down to the next reunion. — Answer: PARTY. Hint: Think of the lively gathering that keeps guests smiling and eager for another get-together 🎉
- 9. Metallica song "Nothing ___ Matters" — Answer: ELSE. Hint: Complete the title with the word that means “otherwise.” 🤔
- 10. The "S" in ASAP — Answer: SOON. Hint: It describes how quickly you’d like something done when you say ASAP. ⏱️
- 11. Circus enclosure — Answer: TENT. Hint: Look for the portable shelter where the big-top acts perform 🎪
- 17. "Baseball Tonight" airer: Abbr. — Answer: ESPN. Hint: Think of the abbreviated sports network that aired this baseball highlights show. ⚾
- 19. Braying domesticated animal — Answer: ASS. Hint: Think of a humble farm animal known for its loud, distinctive call. 🐴
- 21. Become dry, as lips — Answer: CHAP. Hint: Lips may do this after too much wind, cold, or dehydration. 💨
- 22. Scarlett O'___ of "Gone with the Wind" — Answer: HARA. Hint: Think of the fiery Southern belle played by Vivien Leigh in this classic film. 🎬
- 23. "Tickle Me" Muppet — Answer: ELMO. Hint: This cheerful red Sesame Street character famously loves hugs and giggles! 🧸
- 24. Six-year-term politician, for short — Answer: SEN. Hint: Think of the upper-chamber lawmaker who serves a six-year term, in abbreviated form. 🏛️
- 26. Old-fashioned word of disapproval (anagram of "ife") — Answer: FIE. Hint: An old-timey exclamation used to express disapproval or disgust 😠
- 27. Son on "The Simpsons" — Answer: BART. Hint: Think of Homer and Marge’s mischievous, skateboard-loving son 🛹
- 28. Playwright William who wrote "Picnic" — Answer: INGE. Hint: Think of the American playwright behind the small-town drama “Picnic.” 🎭
- 29. Skunk's defense — Answer: ODOR. Hint: A skunk scares off trouble with a powerful, unpleasant smell. 🦨
- 31. "So near, ___ so far" — Answer: YET. Hint: This tiny word contrasts something that is close with something that is distant. ↔️
- 32. Popular word game where you draw a stick figure on the gallows — Answer: HANGMAN. Hint: Guess the hidden word before the poor sketch runs out of limbs! 😬
- 34. Come off as — Answer: SEEM. Hint: Give the impression of being a certain way to others. 👀
- 35. Broker's charge — Answer: FEE. Hint: What a broker typically collects for arranging a deal 💰
- 36. One who may be on Santa's naughty list — Answer: LIAR. Hint: Someone who tells untruths might earn a spot on Santa’s naughty list. 🎅
- 37. First-___ (top-notch) — Answer: CLASS. Hint: Think of the phrase used to describe something truly top-notch. 🏆
- 38. Snatches a purse, say — Answer: ROBS. Hint: Commits a quick theft, as a pickpocket might 👜
- 39. Universal donor's type, briefly — Answer: ONEG. Hint: The type that can give to anyone in need! 🩸
- 40. Jazz improvisational style — Answer: SCAT. Hint: Think of a jazz singer improvising with playful, wordless syllables. 🎶
- 43. Lead-in to "drink and be merry" — Answer: EAT. Hint: It’s the mealtime verb that comes before the familiar festive invitation to drink and celebrate 🍽️
- 44. Slugger's stat: Abbr. — Answer: RBI. Hint: This baseball statistic counts the runs a batter drives home. ⚾
- 46. Craft beer letters — Answer: IPA. Hint: Think of the initials for a hop-forward beer style. 🍺
- 47. Dissenting votes — Answer: NOS. Hint: These are the votes cast against a motion. 🗳️
- 48. Actress ___ Lupino of "High Sierra" — Answer: IDA. Hint: This pioneering classic-Hollywood actress also made her mark as a director and screenwriter 🎬
The answer to “You may wrestle with it” in the Daily Themed crossword is ARM — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Daily Themed crossword on August 2, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 30-Across. 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.
“You may wrestle with it” answer
ARM (3 letters)
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Why the answer is ARM
It’s the body part involved in a classic strength contest. 💪
When else has “You may wrestle with it” 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 before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
August 2, 2026 (this puzzle) → ARM. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Daily Themed Crossword on August 2, 2026
Stuck on more than one clue? Here are the entries either side of this one in the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- "You're the ___ to my yang" → YIN
- Skunk's defense → ODOR
- "So near, ___ so far" → YET
- (2/6) Once the photos are done, there's always a cousin lending a helping ___, ready to set up tables and pass around snacks. → HAND
- Playwright William who wrote "Picnic" → INGE
- Popular word game where you draw a stick figure on the gallows → HANGMAN
- Prefix with "hazard" or "degradable" → BIO
- Kung ___ tofu (vegan Chinese delicacy) → PAO
Want every clue in one place? The full Daily Themed answer list for August 2, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Daily Themed Crossword answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the Daily Themed Crossword
Daily Themed Crossword is PlaySimple Games' daily puzzle app for iOS and Android, where each day's grid is built around a theme such as Movies, Music, or Sports. This page covers a Sunday puzzle. Its clues lean on pop culture and everyday trivia rather than dense wordplay, so most entries fall quickly — but one unfamiliar name or abbreviation can hold up a corner. In-app hints cost coins, so a confirmed answer here is the quickest free way to keep going.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “You may wrestle with it”?
The answer is ARM, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “You may wrestle with it”?
3 letters: ARM.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Daily Themed crossword on August 2, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 30-Across.
Can “You may wrestle with it” 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 2, 2026 is on the Daily Themed Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.