Formal address for a gentleman

Crossword Answer — August 04, 2026

Answer

A respectful title you might use when addressing a gentleman 🎩

Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Daily Themed Crossword

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

By PlaySimple Games

Across

  1. 1"It's c-c-cold!" soundBRR
  2. 4Droop like an old couchSAG
  3. 7"ENE" opposite: Abbr.WSW
  4. 10Win by a huge margin (rhymes with "bout")ROUT
  5. 12Tax-deferred plan: Abbr.IRA
  6. 13Primate that lacks a tailAPE
  7. 14Confess to a crime, sayADMIT
  8. 16To place stakes on somethingBET
  9. 17Father, to his kidsDAD
  10. 18Short, for shortLIL
  11. 20___ to self (reminder)NOTE
  12. 22___ Williams, tennis icon who built a venture portfolio of 75+ companies and launched a fashion label while still competingSERENA
  13. 25"Just the Way You ___" (Bruno Mars song)ARE
  14. 26Sheer amazementAWE
  15. 27The "S" in iOS, for shortSYS
  16. 29Pageant winner's bandSASH
  17. 32___ Hawk, skateboarding pioneer whose "Pro Skater" video game series has sold an estimated 1.4 billion copiesTONY
  18. 34Formal address for a gentlemanSIR
  19. 36Reed and Rawls for twoLOUS
  20. 38___-Ball (arcade game)SKEE
  21. 39American Uncle?SAM
  22. 41Durham school: Abbr.UNH
  23. 42Podcast interruptionsADS
  24. 45___ Foreman, boxing champion who earned more from his best-selling countertop grill than he did in the ringGEORGE
  25. 47Purse's handleSTRAP
  26. 49Vessel that holds ashURN
  27. 50Crowd chant expressing displeasureBOO
  28. 51Dye or acid holderVAT
  29. 53___ Williams, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion who founded V Starr Interiors and launched the EleVen activewear brandVENUS
  30. 57Stand-___ (substitutes)INS
  31. 58Recipient of many April uploads: Abbr.IRS
  32. 59Of sound mind, saySANE
  33. 60Massachusetts' capital city, for shortBOS
  34. 61Narcotics watchdog: Abbr.DEA
  35. 62Comic punch soundPOW

Down

  1. 1Undergarment with cupsBRA
  2. 2Fishing ___ (reel's partner)ROD
  3. 3Pina colada ingredientRUM
  4. 4Brother or twin, for shortSIB
  5. 5Where one might enjoy a match or a music concertARENA
  6. 6Crocodile's cousins, familiarlyGATORS
  7. 7Dwyane ___, NBA great who joined the Utah Jazz ownership group and expanded into wine and media venturesWADE
  8. 8Aromatherapy destination, saySPA
  9. 9Day after Tuesday, for shortWED
  10. 11Mahjong pieceTILE
  11. 15Sardine containersTINS
  12. 19Popular brand of potato chipsLAYS
  13. 21Blue-green hue (anagram of "late")TEAL
  14. 22Pre-college exams: Abbr.SATS
  15. 23Furry "Star Wars" creatureEWOK
  16. 24Actress Russo from "The Intern"RENE
  17. 28Beth, to Jo, for shortSIS
  18. 30Sweet & ___ (soup flavor)SOUR
  19. 31Placed on a wall, like a paintingHUNG
  20. 332026, for oneYEAR
  21. 35Marinara sauce brandRAGU
  22. 37"Steady as ___ goes ..."SHE
  23. 40"Wheel of Fortune" creator GriffinMERV
  24. 43___ Beckham, soccer icon who co-owns Inter Miami CF and built a global brand across fashion, fragrance, and mediaDAVID
  25. 44Extra car tireSPARE
  26. 46Change from a cashierONES
  27. 47Prefix with "gram" to mean an ultrasound imageSONO
  28. 48Spin of a coin before a gameTOSS
  29. 50Baby's apronBIB
  30. 52Luggage-scanning organization: Abbr.TSA
  31. 54Power ___ (snooze)NAP
  32. 55Italian number before "due"UNO
  33. 56Patch things up?SEW

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "It's c-c-cold!" sound — Answer: BRR. Hint: A shivery exclamation you might make when the temperature drops 🥶
  2. 4. Droop like an old couch — Answer: SAG. Hint: Think of what a worn-out sofa does when its cushions lose their spring. 🛋️
  3. 7. "ENE" opposite: Abbr. — Answer: WSW. Hint: Think of the abbreviated compass direction pointing diagonally southwest, opposite east-northeast. 🧭
  4. 10. Win by a huge margin (rhymes with "bout") — Answer: ROUT. Hint: Think of a decisive victory so overwhelming that the other side is thoroughly defeated 🏆
  5. 12. Tax-deferred plan: Abbr. — Answer: IRA. Hint: Think of a retirement account that lets some taxes wait until later. 💰
  6. 13. Primate that lacks a tail — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of a tailless primate often associated with swinging through trees. 🐒
  7. 14. Confess to a crime, say — Answer: ADMIT. Hint: Own up to wrongdoing, perhaps while speaking to a judge. ⚖️
  8. 16. To place stakes on something — Answer: BET. Hint: It means risking money on which way an uncertain outcome will go. 🎲
  9. 17. Father, to his kids — Answer: DAD. Hint: A familiar family nickname for the man who helped bring them into the world 👨‍👧‍👦
  10. 18. Short, for short — Answer: LIL. Hint: Think of a term used to describe something small or compact! 🐭
  11. 20. ___ to self (reminder) — Answer: NOTE. Hint: A brief reminder you jot down so you won’t forget something 📝
  12. 22. ___ Williams, tennis icon who built a venture portfolio of 75+ companies and launched a fashion label while still competing — Answer: SERENA. Hint: Think of the pioneering tennis champion who turned success on the court into a powerhouse of business ventures and fashion 🎾
  13. 25. "Just the Way You ___" (Bruno Mars song) — Answer: ARE. Hint: Bruno Mars celebrates loving someone exactly as they come in this song title. 🎶
  14. 26. Sheer amazement — Answer: AWE. Hint: A breathtaking feeling of wonder that can leave you speechless 😲
  15. 27. The "S" in iOS, for short — Answer: SYS. Hint: Think of the compact abbreviation for the software that runs an iPhone or iPad. 📱
  16. 29. Pageant winner's band — Answer: SASH. Hint: A pageant winner may wear this across her shoulder to display her title. 👑
  17. 32. ___ Hawk, skateboarding pioneer whose "Pro Skater" video game series has sold an estimated 1.4 billion copies — Answer: TONY. Hint: Think of the legendary skateboarder whose name headlines a beloved Pro Skater game series. 🛹
  18. 34. Formal address for a gentleman — Answer: SIR. Hint: A respectful title you might use when addressing a gentleman 🎩
  19. 36. Reed and Rawls for two — Answer: LOUS. Hint: These two singers share the same first name. 🎤
  20. 38. ___-Ball (arcade game) — Answer: SKEE. Hint: Think of the arcade game where you roll a ball up a ramp toward numbered holes. 🎯
  21. 39. American Uncle? — Answer: SAM. Hint: Think of the familiar nickname for the United States personified as a relative 🇺🇸
  22. 41. Durham school: Abbr. — Answer: UNH. Hint: Think of the university located in Durham, New Hampshire, using its familiar three-letter abbreviation. 🎓
  23. 42. Podcast interruptions — Answer: ADS. Hint: These can pop up during your favorite episodes to catch your attention! 🎧
  24. 45. ___ Foreman, boxing champion who earned more from his best-selling countertop grill than he did in the ring — Answer: GEORGE. Hint: Think of the first name of the heavyweight champion who became famous for a countertop grill endorsement. 🥊
  25. 47. Purse's handle — Answer: STRAP. Hint: A purse’s shoulder-carrying loop gives you something to grab. 👜
  26. 49. Vessel that holds ash — Answer: URN. Hint: A small container used to keep cremated remains safe. 🏺
  27. 50. Crowd chant expressing displeasure — Answer: BOO. Hint: A short stadium cry used to show you’re not impressed. 😒
  28. 51. Dye or acid holder — Answer: VAT. Hint: Think of a large container used for holding coloring substances or corrosive liquids. 🧪
  29. 53. ___ Williams, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion who founded V Starr Interiors and launched the EleVen activewear brand — Answer: VENUS. Hint: Think of the tennis superstar who shares a famous sister with Serena and built a career beyond the court 🎾
  30. 57. Stand-___ (substitutes) — Answer: INS. Hint: These fill in when regular players need a break. 🏀
  31. 58. Recipient of many April uploads: Abbr. — Answer: IRS. Hint: This federal tax agency receives plenty of digital filings each April 📄
  32. 59. Of sound mind, say — Answer: SANE. Hint: A calm, rational person might be described this way. 🧠
  33. 60. Massachusetts' capital city, for short — Answer: BOS. Hint: Think of the Bay State’s biggest city, abbreviated as it often is in travel listings. 🏙️
  34. 61. Narcotics watchdog: Abbr. — Answer: DEA. Hint: This federal agency keeps watch over illegal drugs. 🕵️
  35. 62. Comic punch sound — Answer: POW. Hint: A classic comic-book sound effect for a superhero’s big hit 💥

Down

  1. 1. Undergarment with cups — Answer: BRA. Hint: This supportive underlayer is designed to shape and lift the bust. 👙
  2. 2. Fishing ___ (reel's partner) — Answer: ROD. Hint: Pair it with a reel to complete the basic fishing setup. 🎣
  3. 3. Pina colada ingredient — Answer: RUM. Hint: This tropical cocktail gets its spirited kick from a sugarcane-based liquor 🥥
  4. 4. Brother or twin, for short — Answer: SIB. Hint: Think of a casual three-letter shorthand for a male sibling or one of two matching people. 👯
  5. 5. Where one might enjoy a match or a music concert — Answer: ARENA. Hint: Think of a large venue where crowds gather for sports or live performances 🏟️
  6. 6. Crocodile's cousins, familiarly — Answer: GATORS. Hint: Think of the toothy swamp-dwellers that are close relatives of crocodiles. 🐊
  7. 7. Dwyane ___, NBA great who joined the Utah Jazz ownership group and expanded into wine and media ventures — Answer: WADE. Hint: Think of the former Miami Heat superstar whose post-playing career includes Utah Jazz ownership and wine ventures 🏀
  8. 8. Aromatherapy destination, say — Answer: SPA. Hint: Think of a relaxing retreat where soothing scents help melt your stress away. 🧖
  9. 9. Day after Tuesday, for short — Answer: WED. Hint: Think of the abbreviated name for the day that follows Tuesday. 🗓️
  10. 11. Mahjong piece — Answer: TILE. Hint: A small game piece used in this traditional matching game 🀄
  11. 15. Sardine containers — Answer: TINS. Hint: These small metal packages keep sardines fresh and portable. 🐟
  12. 19. Popular brand of potato chips — Answer: LAYS. Hint: Think of the familiar snack-aisle favorite known for classic potato crisps 🥔
  13. 21. Blue-green hue (anagram of "late") — Answer: TEAL. Hint: Think of the blue-green shade often seen in shallow tropical water. 🌊
  14. 22. Pre-college exams: Abbr. — Answer: SATS. Hint: Think of the familiar standardized tests students take before applying to college 📚
  15. 23. Furry "Star Wars" creature — Answer: EWOK. Hint: Think of the cuddly forest-dweller who helped turn the tide on the forest moon of Endor 🌲
  16. 24. Actress Russo from "The Intern" — Answer: RENE. Hint: This veteran actress shared the screen with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in a workplace comedy. 🎬
  17. 28. Beth, to Jo, for short — Answer: SIS. Hint: Think of the affectionate family nickname Jo might use for Beth in *Little Women*. 👭
  18. 30. Sweet & ___ (soup flavor) — Answer: SOUR. Hint: This takeout favorite balances sugary and tangy flavors in one bowl 🥣
  19. 31. Placed on a wall, like a painting — Answer: HUNG. Hint: Think of what you do to a painting when you put it up for display 🖼️
  20. 33. 2026, for one — Answer: YEAR. Hint: Think of the 12-month span that 2026 represents. 🗓️
  21. 35. Marinara sauce brand — Answer: RAGU. Hint: This classic pasta-sauce label is a familiar sight beside spaghetti on grocery shelves. 🍝
  22. 37. "Steady as ___ goes ..." — Answer: SHE. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase about keeping things calm and on course. ⚓
  23. 40. "Wheel of Fortune" creator Griffin — Answer: MERV. Hint: Think of the legendary television producer behind this iconic game show. 🎬
  24. 43. ___ Beckham, soccer icon who co-owns Inter Miami CF and built a global brand across fashion, fragrance, and media — Answer: DAVID. Hint: Think of the celebrated English footballer whose precision free kicks became as famous as his style empire. ⚽
  25. 44. Extra car tire — Answer: SPARE. Hint: It’s the backup tire you hope you never need on the roadside. 🛞
  26. 46. Change from a cashier — Answer: ONES. Hint: Think of the small-denomination bills a cashier might hand back as change. 💵
  27. 47. Prefix with "gram" to mean an ultrasound image — Answer: SONO. Hint: Look for a sound-related prefix that pairs with “gram” to name an ultrasound image. 🔊
  28. 48. Spin of a coin before a game — Answer: TOSS. Hint: A quick flip decides who gets the first choice. 🪙
  29. 50. Baby's apron — Answer: BIB. Hint: A tiny garment that helps catch spills during feeding time 🍼
  30. 52. Luggage-scanning organization: Abbr. — Answer: TSA. Hint: This federal agency checks your bags before you board a flight. 🧳
  31. 54. Power ___ (snooze) — Answer: NAP. Hint: A quick midday snooze can be your secret recharge session. 😴
  32. 55. Italian number before "due" — Answer: UNO. Hint: It’s the Italian equivalent of “one,” appearing just before “due.” 🔢
  33. 56. Patch things up? — Answer: SEW. Hint: A needle and thread might help with this kind of repair. 🧵

The answer to “Formal address for a gentleman” in the Daily Themed crossword is SIR — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Daily Themed crossword on August 4, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 34-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.

“Formal address for a gentleman” answer

SIR (3 letters)

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Why the answer is SIR

A respectful title you might use when addressing a gentleman 🎩

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What is the answer to “Formal address for a gentleman”?

The answer is SIR, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 4, 2026.

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3 letters: SIR.

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In the Daily Themed crossword on August 4, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 34-Across.

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