Daily Pop Crossword May 9 2026 Answers (5/9/26)

Our Daily POP Crossword May 9, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily POP Crosswords is a daily puzzle game that challenges players to fill in the blanks of a crossword puzzle with words and phrases related to pop culture. Players can test their knowledge of current events, movies, music, and more while enjoying a classic word game format. The game is available online and can be played anytime, anywhere, making it an accessible and convenient form of entertainment for crossword enthusiasts of all ages.

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Daily Pop Crossword May 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Daily Pop Crossword on 5/9/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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« May 8 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Letter-shaped ski lift (Hyph.)
5A	Sports org. for the Toronto Argonauts (Abbr.)
8A	Flower supporter
12A	American folk singer Guthrie
13A	Tuscaloosa's state (Abbr.)
14A	Spicy Asian cuisine
15A	White Sox mascot named for a type of pitcher
17A	Kick out of office
18A	West ___ (high-end furnishings retailer)
19A	Cartoon cry
20A	Big Apple mascot named for his team (2 wds.)
21A	Rockies mascot whose name is a slang term for "home run"
23A	Supermarket freebie
24A	"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" actress Vardalos
25A	___ Jordan (Nike shoe brand)
26A	Nine-digit entry on IRS forms (Abbr.)
27A	Braves mascot whose name is a term for a weakly hit fly ball
31A	Billy goat's bleat
34A	Yellowstone Park grazers
35A	"Keep an ___ to the ground!"
38A	Trip for a gofer
40A	Guardians mascot named for a type of pitch
43A	Astros mascot with an aerospace-related name
44A	Korean automaker
45A	Actress Whitman of "Good Girls"
46A	"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" actress Evan Rachel ___
47A	Cardinals mascot whose name rhymes with a nickname for a member of the team
49A	"Jane ___" (Charlotte Brontë novel)
50A	Snoopy, for one
51A	Cookie in some ice cream flavors
52A	"The Joy of Painting" host Bob
53A	Pitching staff star
54A	Ties the knot
1D	Zapped with a stun gun
2D	Actor Josh who plays Thanos in the "Avengers" films
3D	Frequent donors to college sports programs
4D	Go bad
5D	Heist film scheme
6D	Harsh criticism, in slang
7D	"___ & Order" (long-running police drama series)
8D	SportsCenter anchor Hannah
9D	Hits hard
10D	Art studio stands
11D	Pot holder shape
16D	Classic TV's "___ Haw"
20D	"St. Elmo's Fire" actress Winningham
22D	Shoot the breeze
23D	Tiny drink
25D	Jim-dandy (Hyph.)
28D	Pre-Easter period
29D	"Grumpy ___ Men" (Jack Lemmon/Walter Matthau comedy)
30D	Store with gear for outdoorsy folks
31D	Vocal house cat
32D	Dry gulch of the Southwest
33D	Garden structures for climbing vines
36D	Look up to
37D	Rose up on hind legs
39D	Senate office workers
40D	Long-lasting battle
41D	SoCal National League MLB team, on scoreboards
42D	Second attempts
44D	Fast-food tycoon Ray played by Michael Keaton in "The Founder"
47D	Government org. that approves new pharmaceuticals (Abbr.)
48D	Archery need

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Daily POP Crosswords is a popular daily crossword puzzle that can be accessed online and through mobile apps. It is known for its themes related to pop culture and entertainment, and its format that is easy to solve, making it accessible to crossword enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

The puzzle was first introduced in 2017 and is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

Daily POP Crosswords puts an emphasis on pop culture and entertainment-related themes. The puzzles often include clues and answers related to movies, TV shows, music, celebrities, and more.

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