Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for May 16, 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, May 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 5/16/26. 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. "I am in ___ of you!" ("You amaze me!")
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4A. Oinking barn resident
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7A. Weed removal tool
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10A. What you would do with needle and thread
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11A. "To ___ is human, to forgive is divine"
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12A. "Still, sparkling, or ___?" (water options at a restaurant)
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13A. NBA player Curry, to fans
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16A. Mississippi mud ___ (dessert)
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17A. Prefix meaning "three," used with "logy" or "angle"
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18A. Job for a rock band
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20A. Have a spring in one's ___
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22A. Property in a will
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25A. Bucket ___, signature headwear from '90s street style that is making a comeback in the 21st century
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26A. Bicycle tire filler
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27A. Again ___ again
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29A. Tax professional: Abbr.
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32A. ___ dress, piece of clothing with spaghetti straps often worn over a t-shirt in the '90s that is making a comeback in the 21st century
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34A. Olympic diver Daley
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36A. "Hell ___ no fury"
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38A. Red Muppet on "Sesame Street"
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39A. Sound of disapproval
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41A. Boardroom VIP: Abbr
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42A. Chemistry or Physics, for short
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45A. ___ necklace, jewelry from the '90s worn close to one's neck that is making a comeback in the 21st century
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47A. "He has given the go-___ on this project" (approved)
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49A. Lady bird
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50A. "___ was saying...": 2 wds.
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51A. Marlboro offering, for short
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53A. Pierces with a skewer, say
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57A. Discard from new clothing, usually
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58A. Crop ___, short upper-body garment from the '90s that is making a comeback in the 21st century
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59A. "___ to see you again someday": 2 wds.
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60A. Speed limit letters
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61A. FWIW part
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62A. Actress ___ Diamond of "Night Court"
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1D. Braying beast of burden
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2D. Like one caught in the rain
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3D. She sheep
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4D. ___ rally (hype event at a school)
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5D. Like a Dublin native
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6D. ___ Thunberg, environmental activist
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7D. URL starter: Abbr.
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8D. Rowing paddle
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9D. Prefix with "Pen" or "tome"
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14D. Ryder Cup co-organizer: Abbr.
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15D. "She really ___ home run on that one!": 2 wds.
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19D. Lady's counterpart, in a speech address
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21D. Carve in glass
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22D. ___ of access (accessibility option on a PC)
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23D. Window spot for a flower pot
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24D. What an overgrown hedge or hairdo might need
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28D. Decimal symbol
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30D. Fanny ___, hip accessory from the '90s that is making a comeback as a crossbody one in the 21st century
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31D. "I need to change into ___" (words before changing into casual wear, perhaps): 2 wds.
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33D. What a model strikes
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35D. "Thank you very ___!"
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37D. Counterpart of "vertical," for short
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40D. Grad student's project
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43D. Prickly desert bloomers
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44D. ___ box (television, informally)
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46D. Jack Kerouac's "___ Road": 2 wds.
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47D. "Right this minute!" in a corporate meeting: Abbr.
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48D. ___-rise jeans, bottomwear from the late '90s that is making a comeback in the 21st century
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50D. Bill dispenser: Abbr.
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52D. Locator, on a phone: Abbr.
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54D. Onetime Moviefone owner: Abbr.
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55D. Tempo-measuring letters
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56D. "What's a pirate's favorite letter? It's "C" because it sounds like the ___!"
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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