Scatter, like a farmer
Crossword Answer — August 05, 2026
Answer
Think of what a farmer does when distributing seeds across a field 🌱
Daily Themed Crossword
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
By PlaySimple Games
Across
- 4Not manyFEW
- 11___ de JaneiroRIO
- 22Intellectual organBRAIN
- 25Peep from a sheepBAA
- 33Use a park benchSIT
- 35Cock-a-doodle-___DOO
- 46___ mignon (steak cut)FILET
- 48"___ and foremost ..."FIRST
- 52Bed for a camperCOT
- 56Sound asleepOUT
- 57Potting needSOIL
Down
- 3Not a "nope"YEP
- 7Skin openingPORE
- 23Train set componentRAIL
- 27Little white lieFIB
- 30Pigeon's "psst"COO
- 31"___ have you been?"HOW
- 38Project details, brieflySPECS
- 40Soybean productTOFU
- 45Tower found in IndiaMINAR
- 46Umpire's callFOUL
- 47___-bitty (very small)ITTY
- 50Letters before "W"STUV
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Mother's Day month — Answer: MAY. Hint: Think of the spring month when flowers and brunches help celebrate Mom. 🌷
- 4. Not many — Answer: FEW. Hint: Think of a small number, just a handful. 🤏
- 7. Part of a coat rack — Answer: PEG. Hint: It’s the small hook that holds a hat or jacket in place. 🧥
- 10. ___ out a living (scrape by) — Answer: EKE. Hint: A short verb meaning to barely manage or scrape by, often used with “out.” 🪙
- 11. ___ de Janeiro — Answer: RIO. Hint: This vibrant city is known for its stunning beaches and carnival festivities! 🌴
- 12. Tic-tac-toe winning row, perhaps — Answer: OOO. Hint: A winning line in this game might show three matching marks in a row. 🎯
- 13. Brew-dispensing fixtures, at a pub — Answer: TAPS. Hint: Look for the pub fixtures that let bartenders pour your pint 🍺
- 15. Written promises to pay, informally — Answer: IOUS. Hint: Casual written acknowledgments of money owed, often exchanged between friends. 📝
- 17. Genetic letters (anagram of "ran") — Answer: RNA. Hint: These genetic messengers help carry instructions inside living cells. 🧬
- 18. Opposite of "post," as a prefix — Answer: PRE. Hint: Think of the prefix that means something happens beforehand. ⏪
- 20. You have seen the varied dishes in the credits of CBS's "Everybody ___ Raymond," but did you know the finale also reveals the entire check? — Answer: LOVES. Hint: Think of the verb expressing deep affection—the one that completes the sitcom title. ❤️
- 22. Intellectual organ — Answer: BRAIN. Hint: The body part responsible for thinking, memory, and reasoning is hiding in plain sight 🧠
- 24. "Everyone knows that!" — Answer: DUH. Hint: A playful way to say the fact is painfully obvious. 🙄
- 25. Peep from a sheep — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the classic bleat you’d hear from a woolly farm animal. 🐑
- 26. Adobe file type: Abbr. — Answer: PDF. Hint: Adobe’s widely used portable document format keeps layouts intact across devices. 📄
- 28. You might have caught a pineapple hiding in this USA Network series, but did you know one sneaks into nearly every episode as a running gag? — Answer: PSYCH. Hint: Look for the clever detective comedy where a pineapple keeps making surprise appearances. 🍍
- 32. Organization with a "Most Wanted" list: Abbr. — Answer: FBI. Hint: This federal law-enforcement agency keeps a famous list of notorious fugitives. 🕵️
- 33. Use a park bench — Answer: SIT. Hint: Take a load off on it for a while 🪑
- 35. Cock-a-doodle-___ — Answer: DOO. Hint: A rooster’s morning crow completes this familiar phrase. 🐓
- 36. You might have noticed the cryptograms in the credits of Disney's "Gravity ___," but did you know these clues foreshadow later reveals? — Answer: FALLS. Hint: Think of the quirky Oregon-set animated mystery series packed with hidden messages and supernatural secrets 🔍
- 39. "Last ___ not the least ..." — Answer: BUT. Hint: This tiny conjunction contrasts the ending with what came before. 🔄
- 41. Scatter, like a farmer — Answer: SOW. Hint: Think of what a farmer does when distributing seeds across a field 🌱
- 42. Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short) — Answer: OPS. Hint: Think of the short form for covert missions carried out by elite forces. 🕵️
- 44. Cartoon cat who never caught his prey — Answer: TOM. Hint: This hapless feline is forever chasing a clever mouse, with success always out of reach. 🐱
- 46. ___ mignon (steak cut) — Answer: FILET. Hint: This tender steak cut is the first word in the classic French dish paired with “mignon.” 🥩
- 48. "___ and foremost ..." — Answer: FIRST. Hint: The missing word takes the lead in this familiar phrase. 🥇
- 52. Bed for a camper — Answer: COT. Hint: A simple foldable sleeping spot often used on camping trips 🏕️
- 53. You might have noticed a Beetlejuice cameo in this NBC sitcom, but did you know the gag pays off after the name is said thrice? — Answer: COMMUNITY. Hint: Think of the NBC ensemble comedy whose spooky cameo rewards viewers who know the three-times rule. 👻
- 56. Sound asleep — Answer: OUT. Hint: You’re unavailable because you’re sleeping deeply. 😴
- 57. Potting need — Answer: SOIL. Hint: Gardeners use this earthy medium to help plants take root. 🌱
- 58. "Do you want ___ of tea?": 2 wds. — Answer: ACUP. Hint: This friendly offer asks whether you’d like one serving of the beverage. ☕
- 59. Tissue paper thickness — Answer: PLY. Hint: Think of the number of layers in the tissue paper. 🧻
- 60. "Chocolate" dog breed, lovingly — Answer: LAB. Hint: Think of a sweet nickname for a chocolate-colored retriever 🐶
- 61. Like some reviews or parties — Answer: RAVE. Hint: These can be wildly enthusiastic or full of high energy. 🎉
Down
- 1. You might have noticed the numbers in "How I ___ Your Mother" episode "Bad News," but did you know they count down to the titular reveal? — Answer: MET. Hint: Complete the sitcom title with the past-tense verb meaning encountered, as the countdown foreshadows the reveal. 📺
- 2. Alias indicator: Abbr. — Answer: AKA. Hint: Look for the abbreviation meaning “also known as.” 😉
- 3. Not a "nope" — Answer: YEP. Hint: A casual way to say you agree or accept. 👍
- 4. You might have caught the Magna Doodle on Chandler and Joey's door in this NBC sitcom, but did you know its contents change each episode? — Answer: FRIENDS. Hint: Think of the beloved NBC sitcom about six friends navigating life, love, and coffeehouse hangouts in New York ☕
- 5. "Old MacDonald" ending vowels — Answer: EIO. Hint: Think of the final sounds in the farmer’s famous refrain. 🎶
- 6. "How much wood ___ a woodchuck chuck ..." — Answer: WOULD. Hint: Choose the past-tense form of “will” to complete this classic tongue twister. 🪵
- 7. Skin opening — Answer: PORE. Hint: A tiny spot where a hair may emerge or sweat can escape 🧖
- 8. Years and years and years — Answer: EONS. Hint: A vast stretch of time that makes even centuries seem brief ⏳
- 9. "Could you ___ little faster?": 2 wds. — Answer: GOA. Hint: This polite request asks someone to pick up the pace using a simple two-word phrase. 🏃
- 14. Place for a seaweed body wrap — Answer: SPA. Hint: Think of the relaxing spot where massages and seaweed wraps are on the menu 🧖
- 16. "Chicken ___ for the Soul" (self-help series) — Answer: SOUP. Hint: Think of the comforting dish in this inspirational title—perfect for a cozy bowl and a little encouragement 🍲
- 19. Tear a piece of cloth — Answer: RIP. Hint: What you might do to fabric when making a quick opening or repair 🧵
- 21. Old tape format: Abbr. — Answer: VHS. Hint: Think of the classic cassette format used for home movies before DVDs took over 📼
- 22. "Ali ___ and the Forty Thieves" — Answer: BABA. Hint: In this famous tale, the cave-opening hero shares a name with a familiar fatherly nickname. 🪔
- 23. Train set component — Answer: RAIL. Hint: A miniature track piece that keeps the cars on course 🚂
- 25. Permanent pal, in texts: Abbr. — Answer: BFF. Hint: Think of the three-letter texting shorthand for your forever best friend. 🤝
- 27. Little white lie — Answer: FIB. Hint: A harmless untruth told to spare someone’s feelings might fit here 🤫
- 29. Football field units, for short — Answer: YDS. Hint: These abbreviated measurements mark distance on the gridiron. 🏈
- 30. Pigeon's "psst" — Answer: COO. Hint: Think of the soft, low sound a pigeon makes to get your attention. 🕊️
- 31. "___ have you been?" — Answer: HOW. Hint: This asks about the manner or condition of someone’s experience. 🤔
- 34. Steve Martin's "King ___" (song named after an Egyptian pharaoh) — Answer: TUT. Hint: Think of the famously youthful Egyptian ruler celebrated in Steve Martin’s playful novelty song. 👑
- 37. Chuckle, in textspeak: Abbr. — Answer: LOL. Hint: A brief texting reaction to something funny 😄
- 38. Project details, briefly — Answer: SPECS. Hint: A quick abbreviation for a project's specifications 📋
- 40. Soybean product — Answer: TOFU. Hint: This versatile plant-based ingredient is often cubed and added to stir-fries or soups. 🥢
- 43. Seat for a stand-up comic, perhaps — Answer: STOOL. Hint: A tall perch at a bar might also support someone delivering jokes. 🪑
- 45. Tower found in India — Answer: MINAR. Hint: Think of a slender landmark often seen beside mosques across the Indian subcontinent 🕌
- 46. Umpire's call — Answer: FOUL. Hint: A ruling the official makes when a player breaks the rules during play ⚾
- 47. ___-bitty (very small) — Answer: ITTY. Hint: This playful phrase describes something extremely tiny. 🤏
- 49. Costa ___ (Central American country) — Answer: RICA. Hint: Think of the Central American nation whose name means “rich coast” in Spanish. 🌴
- 50. Letters before "W" — Answer: STUV. Hint: Think of the four-letter stretch in the alphabet immediately preceding W. 🔤
- 51. Compose an Instagram DM, perhaps — Answer: TYPE. Hint: What you might do when tapping out a message on your phone 📱
- 52. Jake Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," e.g. — Answer: COP. Hint: He’s a wisecracking member of New York’s finest 🚓
- 54. "Paper Planes" rapper — Answer: MIA. Hint: This British-Sri Lankan artist made a global hit from a catchy sample 🎤
- 55. Organization for Yankees and Dodgers: Abbr. — Answer: MLB. Hint: This abbreviation names the professional baseball organization that includes both New York and Los Angeles teams. ⚾
The answer to “Scatter, like a farmer” in the Daily Themed crossword is SOW — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Daily Themed crossword on August 5, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 41-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.
“Scatter, like a farmer” answer
SOW (3 letters)
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Why the answer is SOW
Think of what a farmer does when distributing seeds across a field 🌱
When else has “Scatter, like a farmer” 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 5, 2026 (this puzzle) → SOW. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Daily Themed Crossword on August 5, 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.
- Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short) → OPS
- Soybean product → TOFU
- "Last ___ not the least ..." → BUT
- Seat for a stand-up comic, perhaps → STOOL
- Cartoon cat who never caught his prey → TOM
- Project details, briefly → SPECS
- Chuckle, in textspeak: Abbr. → LOL
- Tower found in India → MINAR
Want every clue in one place? The full Daily Themed answer list for August 5, 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 Wednesday 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 “Scatter, like a farmer”?
The answer is SOW, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Scatter, like a farmer”?
3 letters: SOW.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Daily Themed crossword on August 5, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 41-Across.
Can “Scatter, like a farmer” 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 5, 2026 is on the Daily Themed Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.