Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for April 12, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The Daily Themed Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
Daily Themed Crossword Hints, April 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 4/12/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Saucer's partner, at teatime
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4A. Car navigation aid: Abbr.
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7A. 'No __, ands, or buts!'
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10A. "Birds ___ feather flock together": 2 wds.
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11A. ___ de Janeiro, Brazil
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12A. Keto or Paleo, e.g.
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14A. Reveres and prays to, say
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17A. Hunter's clothing, briefly
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18A. One running for office, informally (word seen when you read "lop" backwards)
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19A. The first sign of 15d is when every cafe unveils its ___ (outdoor seating), and diners happily trade indoor tables for a little fresh air
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20A. Aunt, uncle, or cousin, for short
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21A. "So ___, so good"
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22A. E. ___ bacteria (anagram of "coil")
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25A. The second sign of 15d is noticing someone out and about in ___ (open-toed footwear), a hopeful sign that warmer days are on the way
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29A. The ugly duckling, as an adult
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30A. Like Wonderland's hatter
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31A. Put money on a race, say
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32A. Word made by rearranging the letters in another word
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34A. The third sign of 15d is the colorful ___ (bulb-like flower) appearing in your neighbor's garden bed, where winter had left bare soil
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36A. ___ machine, communication device used to send and receive prints in the '80s
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37A. Suffix with "Japan" or "Vietnam"
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38A. "If not now, ___ when?"
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40A. French "one"
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41A. Makeshift blade (sounds like "give")
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42A. The fourth sign of 15d is when you spot someone in a flowy ___ (warm weather outfit), despite everyone else's lingering coats
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47A. Protruding edge of a roof
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48A. "King of Soul" ___ Redding
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49A. "Titanic" actor DiCaprio, lovingly
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50A. Santa Monica tourist attraction (anagram of "ripe")
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51A. "Caution: ___ floor" (sign on a mopped floor)
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52A. The ___ Four (nickname for The Beatles)
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1D. "Moo" sayer
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2D. Alien vehicle: Abbr.
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3D. Standard golf goal
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4D. The fifth sign of 15d is the aroma of burger patties as someone fires up their ___ (outdoor cooking gridiron) for the first time this year
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5D. Dot on a die, say (word hidden in "pipe")
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6D. Distress signal at sea
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7D. Driver's license, often: 2 wds.
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8D. Italian carmaker that merged with Chrysler
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9D. Game that's right before the final, for short
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13D. "This ___ shall pass"
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15D. Restlessness associated with the start of the season of growth ... and something diagnosed by the signs at 19a, 25a, 34a, 42a, and 4d: 2 wds.
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16D. Tool used for tilling soil
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19D. Egg-frying utensil
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21D. Trend that comes and goes (rhymes with "sad")
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22D. Farm-share program: Abbr.
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23D. "To each his ___"
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24D. When repeated twice, the yellow Teletubby
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25D. Yosemite ___ of the "Looney Tunes"
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26D. Well-qualified for the task
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27D. Garland worn in Maui
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28D. Motor oil brand (anagram of "tsp"): Abbr.
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30D. Opposite of minimum, for short
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33D. Took part in a relay race
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34D. Cares for, as a garden
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35D. ___-friendly (easy to operate)
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38D. Pad __: stir-fried noodle dish
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39D. Queen bee's palace?
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40D. The "U" in CPU
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41D. 9 on the calendar, for short
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42D. "As you ___, so shall you reap"
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43D. Sport-___ (off-road vehicle, informally)
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44D. North Pole worker
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45D. Salty water body that can be "Red" or "Dead"
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46D. Cry one's heart out
Daily Themed Crossword is a popular online crossword puzzle game that is updated daily with new puzzles for players to solve. The game is developed by PlaySimple Games and is available on both iOS and Android devices.
The puzzles in Daily Themed Crossword are organized around a different theme each day, with clues and answers related to that theme. For example, the theme for a particular day might be movies, and all the clues and answers would be related to movies in some way.
The game is designed to be accessible to players of all skill levels, with puzzles ranging from easy to difficult. The game also includes helpful features such as hints and the ability to reveal individual letters or words to help players progress through more challenging puzzles.
If you enjoy the Daily Themed Crossword, we think you’d also enjoy the LA Times Crossword and the NYT Crossword. If you’re still struggling to solve your crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first.
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