Daily Themed Crossword Answers Today

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  1. 1Mother's Day monthMAY
  2. 4Not manyFEW
  3. 7Part of a coat rackPEG
  4. 10___ out a living (scrape by)EKE
  5. 11___ de JaneiroRIO
  6. 12Tic-tac-toe winning row, perhapsOOO
  7. 13Brew-dispensing fixtures, at a pubTAPS
  8. 15Written promises to pay, informallyIOUS
  9. 17Genetic letters (anagram of "ran")RNA
  10. 18Opposite of "post," as a prefixPRE
  11. 20You have seen the varied dishes in the credits of CBS's "Everybody ___ Raymond," but did you know the finale also reveals the entire check?LOVES
  12. 22Intellectual organBRAIN
  13. 24"Everyone knows that!"DUH
  14. 25Peep from a sheepBAA
  15. 26Adobe file type: Abbr.PDF
  16. 28You 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?PSYCH
  17. 32Organization with a "Most Wanted" list: Abbr.FBI
  18. 33Use a park benchSIT
  19. 35Cock-a-doodle-___DOO
  20. 36You might have noticed the cryptograms in the credits of Disney's "Gravity ___," but did you know these clues foreshadow later reveals?FALLS
  21. 39"Last ___ not the least ..."BUT
  22. 41Scatter, like a farmerSOW
  23. 42Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short)OPS
  24. 44Cartoon cat who never caught his preyTOM
  25. 46___ mignon (steak cut)FILET
  26. 48"___ and foremost ..."FIRST
  27. 52Bed for a camperCOT
  28. 53You might have noticed a Beetlejuice cameo in this NBC sitcom, but did you know the gag pays off after the name is said thrice?COMMUNITY
  29. 56Sound asleepOUT
  30. 57Potting needSOIL
  31. 58"Do you want ___ of tea?": 2 wds.ACUP
  32. 59Tissue paper thicknessPLY
  33. 60"Chocolate" dog breed, lovinglyLAB
  34. 61Like some reviews or partiesRAVE

Down

  1. 1You might have noticed the numbers in "How I ___ Your Mother" episode "Bad News," but did you know they count down to the titular reveal?MET
  2. 2Alias indicator: Abbr.AKA
  3. 3Not a "nope"YEP
  4. 4You 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?FRIENDS
  5. 5"Old MacDonald" ending vowelsEIO
  6. 6"How much wood ___ a woodchuck chuck ..."WOULD
  7. 7Skin openingPORE
  8. 8Years and years and yearsEONS
  9. 9"Could you ___ little faster?": 2 wds.GOA
  10. 14Place for a seaweed body wrapSPA
  11. 16"Chicken ___ for the Soul" (self-help series)SOUP
  12. 19Tear a piece of clothRIP
  13. 21Old tape format: Abbr.VHS
  14. 22"Ali ___ and the Forty Thieves"BABA
  15. 23Train set componentRAIL
  16. 25Permanent pal, in texts: Abbr.BFF
  17. 27Little white lieFIB
  18. 29Football field units, for shortYDS
  19. 30Pigeon's "psst"COO
  20. 31"___ have you been?"HOW
  21. 34Steve Martin's "King ___" (song named after an Egyptian pharaoh)TUT
  22. 37Chuckle, in textspeak: Abbr.LOL
  23. 38Project details, brieflySPECS
  24. 40Soybean productTOFU
  25. 43Seat for a stand-up comic, perhapsSTOOL
  26. 45Tower found in IndiaMINAR
  27. 46Umpire's callFOUL
  28. 47___-bitty (very small)ITTY
  29. 49Costa ___ (Central American country)RICA
  30. 50Letters before "W"STUV
  31. 51Compose an Instagram DM, perhapsTYPE
  32. 52Jake Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," e.g.COP
  33. 54"Paper Planes" rapperMIA
  34. 55Organization for Yankees and Dodgers: Abbr.MLB

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Mother's Day month — Answer: MAY. Hint: Think of the spring month when flowers and brunches help celebrate Mom. 🌷
  2. 4. Not many — Answer: FEW. Hint: Think of a small number, just a handful. 🤏
  3. 7. Part of a coat rack — Answer: PEG. Hint: It’s the small hook that holds a hat or jacket in place. 🧥
  4. 10. ___ out a living (scrape by) — Answer: EKE. Hint: A short verb meaning to barely manage or scrape by, often used with “out.” 🪙
  5. 11. ___ de Janeiro — Answer: RIO. Hint: This vibrant city is known for its stunning beaches and carnival festivities! 🌴
  6. 12. Tic-tac-toe winning row, perhaps — Answer: OOO. Hint: A winning line in this game might show three matching marks in a row. 🎯
  7. 13. Brew-dispensing fixtures, at a pub — Answer: TAPS. Hint: Look for the pub fixtures that let bartenders pour your pint 🍺
  8. 15. Written promises to pay, informally — Answer: IOUS. Hint: Casual written acknowledgments of money owed, often exchanged between friends. 📝
  9. 17. Genetic letters (anagram of "ran") — Answer: RNA. Hint: These genetic messengers help carry instructions inside living cells. 🧬
  10. 18. Opposite of "post," as a prefix — Answer: PRE. Hint: Think of the prefix that means something happens beforehand. ⏪
  11. 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. ❤️
  12. 22. Intellectual organ — Answer: BRAIN. Hint: The body part responsible for thinking, memory, and reasoning is hiding in plain sight 🧠
  13. 24. "Everyone knows that!" — Answer: DUH. Hint: A playful way to say the fact is painfully obvious. 🙄
  14. 25. Peep from a sheep — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the classic bleat you’d hear from a woolly farm animal. 🐑
  15. 26. Adobe file type: Abbr. — Answer: PDF. Hint: Adobe’s widely used portable document format keeps layouts intact across devices. 📄
  16. 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. 🍍
  17. 32. Organization with a "Most Wanted" list: Abbr. — Answer: FBI. Hint: This federal law-enforcement agency keeps a famous list of notorious fugitives. 🕵️
  18. 33. Use a park bench — Answer: SIT. Hint: Take a load off on it for a while 🪑
  19. 35. Cock-a-doodle-___ — Answer: DOO. Hint: A rooster’s morning crow completes this familiar phrase. 🐓
  20. 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 🔍
  21. 39. "Last ___ not the least ..." — Answer: BUT. Hint: This tiny conjunction contrasts the ending with what came before. 🔄
  22. 41. Scatter, like a farmer — Answer: SOW. Hint: Think of what a farmer does when distributing seeds across a field 🌱
  23. 42. Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short) — Answer: OPS. Hint: Think of the short form for covert missions carried out by elite forces. 🕵️
  24. 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. 🐱
  25. 46. ___ mignon (steak cut) — Answer: FILET. Hint: This tender steak cut is the first word in the classic French dish paired with “mignon.” 🥩
  26. 48. "___ and foremost ..." — Answer: FIRST. Hint: The missing word takes the lead in this familiar phrase. 🥇
  27. 52. Bed for a camper — Answer: COT. Hint: A simple foldable sleeping spot often used on camping trips 🏕️
  28. 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. 👻
  29. 56. Sound asleep — Answer: OUT. Hint: You’re unavailable because you’re sleeping deeply. 😴
  30. 57. Potting need — Answer: SOIL. Hint: Gardeners use this earthy medium to help plants take root. 🌱
  31. 58. "Do you want ___ of tea?": 2 wds. — Answer: ACUP. Hint: This friendly offer asks whether you’d like one serving of the beverage. ☕
  32. 59. Tissue paper thickness — Answer: PLY. Hint: Think of the number of layers in the tissue paper. 🧻
  33. 60. "Chocolate" dog breed, lovingly — Answer: LAB. Hint: Think of a sweet nickname for a chocolate-colored retriever 🐶
  34. 61. Like some reviews or parties — Answer: RAVE. Hint: These can be wildly enthusiastic or full of high energy. 🎉

Down

  1. 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. 2. Alias indicator: Abbr. — Answer: AKA. Hint: Look for the abbreviation meaning “also known as.” 😉
  3. 3. Not a "nope" — Answer: YEP. Hint: A casual way to say you agree or accept. 👍
  4. 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. 5. "Old MacDonald" ending vowels — Answer: EIO. Hint: Think of the final sounds in the farmer’s famous refrain. 🎶
  6. 6. "How much wood ___ a woodchuck chuck ..." — Answer: WOULD. Hint: Choose the past-tense form of “will” to complete this classic tongue twister. 🪵
  7. 7. Skin opening — Answer: PORE. Hint: A tiny spot where a hair may emerge or sweat can escape 🧖
  8. 8. Years and years and years — Answer: EONS. Hint: A vast stretch of time that makes even centuries seem brief ⏳
  9. 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. 🏃
  10. 14. Place for a seaweed body wrap — Answer: SPA. Hint: Think of the relaxing spot where massages and seaweed wraps are on the menu 🧖
  11. 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 🍲
  12. 19. Tear a piece of cloth — Answer: RIP. Hint: What you might do to fabric when making a quick opening or repair 🧵
  13. 21. Old tape format: Abbr. — Answer: VHS. Hint: Think of the classic cassette format used for home movies before DVDs took over 📼
  14. 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. 🪔
  15. 23. Train set component — Answer: RAIL. Hint: A miniature track piece that keeps the cars on course 🚂
  16. 25. Permanent pal, in texts: Abbr. — Answer: BFF. Hint: Think of the three-letter texting shorthand for your forever best friend. 🤝
  17. 27. Little white lie — Answer: FIB. Hint: A harmless untruth told to spare someone’s feelings might fit here 🤫
  18. 29. Football field units, for short — Answer: YDS. Hint: These abbreviated measurements mark distance on the gridiron. 🏈
  19. 30. Pigeon's "psst" — Answer: COO. Hint: Think of the soft, low sound a pigeon makes to get your attention. 🕊️
  20. 31. "___ have you been?" — Answer: HOW. Hint: This asks about the manner or condition of someone’s experience. 🤔
  21. 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. 👑
  22. 37. Chuckle, in textspeak: Abbr. — Answer: LOL. Hint: A brief texting reaction to something funny 😄
  23. 38. Project details, briefly — Answer: SPECS. Hint: A quick abbreviation for a project's specifications 📋
  24. 40. Soybean product — Answer: TOFU. Hint: This versatile plant-based ingredient is often cubed and added to stir-fries or soups. 🥢
  25. 43. Seat for a stand-up comic, perhaps — Answer: STOOL. Hint: A tall perch at a bar might also support someone delivering jokes. 🪑
  26. 45. Tower found in India — Answer: MINAR. Hint: Think of a slender landmark often seen beside mosques across the Indian subcontinent 🕌
  27. 46. Umpire's call — Answer: FOUL. Hint: A ruling the official makes when a player breaks the rules during play ⚾
  28. 47. ___-bitty (very small) — Answer: ITTY. Hint: This playful phrase describes something extremely tiny. 🤏
  29. 49. Costa ___ (Central American country) — Answer: RICA. Hint: Think of the Central American nation whose name means “rich coast” in Spanish. 🌴
  30. 50. Letters before "W" — Answer: STUV. Hint: Think of the four-letter stretch in the alphabet immediately preceding W. 🔤
  31. 51. Compose an Instagram DM, perhaps — Answer: TYPE. Hint: What you might do when tapping out a message on your phone 📱
  32. 52. Jake Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," e.g. — Answer: COP. Hint: He’s a wisecracking member of New York’s finest 🚓
  33. 54. "Paper Planes" rapper — Answer: MIA. Hint: This British-Sri Lankan artist made a global hit from a catchy sample 🎤
  34. 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. ⚾

Recent Daily Themed Crossword Answers

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Looking for today's Daily Themed Crossword answers? Every across and down clue and solution for today's puzzle — dated August 5, 2026 — is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as the new grid goes live. Daily Themed Crossword is PlaySimple's free daily app puzzle, built around a fresh theme every day, with clues that lean on pop culture and everyday trivia. Most of the grid falls quickly, so it's usually one unfamiliar name or abbreviation holding you up — scan straight to that clue, or open its own page for a spoiler-free hint first.

Full Daily Themed Crossword answer list for today

Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

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#ClueAnswer
1Mother's Day monthMAY
4Not manyFEW
7Part of a coat rackPEG
10___ out a living (scrape by)EKE
11___ de JaneiroRIO
12Tic-tac-toe winning row, perhapsOOO
13Brew-dispensing fixtures, at a pubTAPS
15Written promises to pay, informallyIOUS
17Genetic letters (anagram of "ran")RNA
18Opposite of "post," as a prefixPRE
20You have seen the varied dishes in the credits of CBS's "Everybody ___ Raymond," but did you know the finale also reveals the entire check?LOVES
22Intellectual organBRAIN
24"Everyone knows that!"DUH
25Peep from a sheepBAA
26Adobe file type: Abbr.PDF
28You 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?PSYCH
32Organization with a "Most Wanted" list: Abbr.FBI
33Use a park benchSIT
35Cock-a-doodle-___DOO
36You might have noticed the cryptograms in the credits of Disney's "Gravity ___," but did you know these clues foreshadow later reveals?FALLS
39"Last ___ not the least ..."BUT
41Scatter, like a farmerSOW
42Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short)OPS
44Cartoon cat who never caught his preyTOM
46___ mignon (steak cut)FILET
48"___ and foremost ..."FIRST
52Bed for a camperCOT
53You might have noticed a Beetlejuice cameo in this NBC sitcom, but did you know the gag pays off after the name is said thrice?COMMUNITY
56Sound asleepOUT
57Potting needSOIL
58"Do you want ___ of tea?": 2 wds.ACUP
59Tissue paper thicknessPLY
60"Chocolate" dog breed, lovinglyLAB
61Like some reviews or partiesRAVE

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#ClueAnswer
1You might have noticed the numbers in "How I ___ Your Mother" episode "Bad News," but did you know they count down to the titular reveal?MET
2Alias indicator: Abbr.AKA
3Not a "nope"YEP
4You 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?FRIENDS
5"Old MacDonald" ending vowelsEIO
6"How much wood ___ a woodchuck chuck ..."WOULD
7Skin openingPORE
8Years and years and yearsEONS
9"Could you ___ little faster?": 2 wds.GOA
14Place for a seaweed body wrapSPA
16"Chicken ___ for the Soul" (self-help series)SOUP
19Tear a piece of clothRIP
21Old tape format: Abbr.VHS
22"Ali ___ and the Forty Thieves"BABA
23Train set componentRAIL
25Permanent pal, in texts: Abbr.BFF
27Little white lieFIB
29Football field units, for shortYDS
30Pigeon's "psst"COO
31"___ have you been?"HOW
34Steve Martin's "King ___" (song named after an Egyptian pharaoh)TUT
37Chuckle, in textspeak: Abbr.LOL
38Project details, brieflySPECS
40Soybean productTOFU
43Seat for a stand-up comic, perhapsSTOOL
45Tower found in IndiaMINAR
46Umpire's callFOUL
47___-bitty (very small)ITTY
49Costa ___ (Central American country)RICA
50Letters before "W"STUV
51Compose an Instagram DM, perhapsTYPE
52Jake Peralta in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," e.g.COP
54"Paper Planes" rapperMIA
55Organization for Yankees and Dodgers: Abbr.MLB

Today's Daily Themed Crossword answers

Today's solution appears above — every Across clue and answer followed by every Down clue and answer, numbered exactly as they are in the app. Each answer is listed on its own, so you can check just the clue that stumped you and leave the rest of the grid alone, and each clue links to its own page with a spoiler-free hint before the solution. The answers are confirmed against the day's puzzle and refreshed every day.

What is Daily Themed Crossword?

Daily Themed Crossword is a free daily puzzle app from PlaySimple Games, the Bengaluru studio behind Word Trip and Word Jam. It's one of the most-downloaded crossword apps on iOS and Android, and the pitch is in the name: every day's grid is built around a theme — Movies, Music, Sports, Books, Food — so the puzzle reads more like a themed trivia round than a newspaper crossword.

That makes it far more approachable than a late-week New York Times grid. Clues are short and direct, answers lean on pop culture and everyday knowledge, and there's no Monday-to-Saturday difficulty ramp. What trips solvers up instead is a single unfamiliar name, abbreviation, or reference outside their wheelhouse — which is exactly the one answer this page is here for.

Daily Themed Crossword at a glance

DetailWhat to expect
DeveloperPlaySimple Games (Bengaluru)
Where to playFree on iOS, Android, and Amazon Appstore
ThemeA new topic each day — Movies, Music, Sports, Books, and so on
Clue stylePop culture and everyday trivia rather than dense wordplay
HintsCost coins in-app, which is why a free answer lookup is popular
New puzzleDaily, at the midnight Eastern reset

Tips for solving Daily Themed Crossword

  • Start with the theme. The longest entries usually spell it out, and once you spot the topic the shorter clues around it read very differently.
  • Sweep the fill-in-the-blanks first. Clues like “___ Vegas” are nearly free letters, and they hand you crossings for the harder entries.
  • Watch for abbreviation markers. A clue ending in “Abbr.” or using an abbreviated word wants a short-form answer, which cuts the possibilities down fast.
  • Count the squares before you commit. Plenty of clues have two plausible answers; the length settles it without spending a hint.
  • Save your coins. In-app hints are the only nudge the game gives you, so checking one confirmed answer here keeps them for a day you really need them.

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Frequently asked questions

What are today's Daily Themed Crossword answers?

Every across and down clue and answer for today's puzzle (August 5, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as the new puzzle goes live.

What is Daily Themed Crossword?

It's PlaySimple Games' daily crossword app for iOS and Android. Every day brings a fresh grid built around a theme — Movies, Music, Sports, and so on — alongside a Mini and a set of bonus puzzles. Clues lean on pop culture and everyday trivia rather than the dense wordplay of a newspaper crossword.

What time does Daily Themed Crossword reset?

A new puzzle appears each day at midnight Eastern Time. We publish that day's confirmed answers here as soon as it's live.

Is Daily Themed Crossword free?

Yes — the app is free on iOS and Android with optional in-app purchases. In-game hints cost coins, which is why many players look up a free answer here instead.

Where can I find past Daily Themed Crossword answers?

Every puzzle we've covered is in the archive on this page, listed by date with all its clues and answers, and it updates automatically each day.

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