Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for May 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 5/31/26. 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. Egyptian serpent
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4A. Coffee froth seen on top of a latte
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8A. Prefix with "hazard" to mean a dangerous substance
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9A. Judge's gown
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10A. Weightlifting center, for short
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13A. "That's one small ___ for man, one giant leap..."
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15A. Discontinued Apple music device
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16A. CD-___ Abbr.
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17A. This doesn't ___ up!
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19A. If your ___ (floor cleaner) could talk, it might report, "Today's discoveries are a LEGO block, three hair ties, and yesterday's snack crumbs!"
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21A. Christmas drink made with whipped eggs
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24A. Former Giants quarterback, ___ Manning
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25A. Narcotics-fighting organization: Abbr.
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26A. High-voltage fish
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28A. Burned wood residue
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31A. If your ___ (laundry helper) could talk, it might say, "I end every load with missing socks and a brand-new lint collection!"
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33A. Beings from outer space: Abbr.
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36A. Just out of the shower, say
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38A. Tex-___ (popular Southwestern cuisine)
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39A. "Cock-A-Doodle-___"
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40A. Boxing legend Muhammad
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41A. "... think, therefore ___" (Descartes' line): 2 wds.
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44A. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
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46A. If your ___ (water boiler) could talk, it might say, "My specialty is bringing water to a dramatic, rolling boil in time for your tea!"
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49A. Do a bit of needlework
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50A. Fit of fury
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51A. 11th grader's exam: Abbr.
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53A. ___ brick wall (encounter a large obstacle): 2 wds.
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57A. Six-sided Monopoly piece
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58A. Race loser, in a fable
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59A. If your ___ (clothes presser) could talk, it might say, "I smooth things over, literally!"
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60A. Hibernation spot
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61A. Whispery and relaxing video genre (anagram of "mars"): Abbr.
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62A. ___ visit to (call on): 2 wds.
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1D. Six-pack muscles, for short
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2D. "Grab a chair"
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3D. Edgar Allan ___, "The Raven" poet
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4D. If your ___ (cooler) could talk, it might say, "Welcome to my museum of leftovers, where every container is labeled 'maybe still good!'"
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5D. Alley-___ (NBA move)
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6D. None of the ___ (MCQ option)
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7D. Presidential ___ of Freedom
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10D. "Despicable Me" father (anagram of "rug')
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11D. "I love ___ too"
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12D. So tasty!
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14D. Swivel, as a video camera
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18D. Action-oriented person (anagram of "rode")
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20D. Organization with moles and spies: Abbr.
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21D. "Ed, ___ n Eddy" of old cartoons
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22D. Sanitizer's target
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23D. "Mercy Mercy Me" singer Marvin
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27D. Paved the way
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29D. Cotton ___ (Q-Tip, for one)
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30D. Prefix with "copter" or "pad"
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32D. Way out of a building:
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34D. If your ___ (bread browner) could talk, it might say, "To this day, our mornings are a gamble of which setting gets you the perfect crunch!"
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35D. Like post-Zumba muscles
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37D. Spanish for "aunt"
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42D. Beta preceder
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43D. Flat-topped hills
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45D. As smart as ___: 2 wds.
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46D. NBA coach Jason
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47D. Canal to the Hudson
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48D. Many a first-time voter or student driver
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52D. Place for a blood-pressure cuff
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54D. Retirement savings option: Abbr.
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55D. Birthday present for a toddler, perhaps
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56D. Santa ___, California
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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