Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for October 18, 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, October 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 10/18/26. 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. What bouncers check on IDs
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4A. As easy as ___ (as simple as the initial letters of the alphabet)
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7A. People who play music at clubs: Abbr.
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10A. White mineral found in baby powder
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12A. Scooby-___, cartoon dog who is Shaggy's best friend
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13A. ___ Weasley, Harry Potter's best friend
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14A. Red character on "Sesame Street"
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15A. University head
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16A. Suffer from an illness
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17A. Wear casual clothing, as indicated by the theme words and their placements at 15d, 21d, 28d, 36d, and 46d: 2 wds.
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20A. Kid who's not yet 13 (rhymes with "spleen")
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22A. "Not ___ shabby!" (compliment for a new outfit, perhaps)
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23A. Sound one might make after hugging a snowman
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24A. ___ it in the bud
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26A. Om ___ ("Cut the Rope" star)
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29A. Coastal inlet (anagram of "air")
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30A. "Did I need to know all that?" in a text: Abbr.
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31A. Singer Del Rey and actress Condor
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33A. "My bad!"
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35A. Boxing match ender: Abbr.
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37A. Phone number add-on, for short (anagram of "tex")
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38A. Green "rolling" veggie
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41A. "At first I was ___, I was petrified ..." ("I Will Survive" opening lyrics)
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43A. Deadly sin that might have one red in the face
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45A. Archaic "For shame!"
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46A. ___ Paulo (city in Brazil)
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47A. Irish person, e.g.
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49A. What's scheduled at a doctor's office, for short
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53A. Web address: Abbr.
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54A. "He ___ good sense of fashion": 2 wds.
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55A. "The Explorer" on kids' TV
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56A. Maiden name preceder
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57A. Dull, gray-brown color
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58A. River of the Greek Underworld
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1D. "I already ___ lunch, what about you?"
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2D. ___ pal (girl friend)
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3D. Common street tree
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4D. Suffix with "lemon" to make summer drinks
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5D. Toot one's own horn
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6D. Owned apartment, for short
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7D. What you do in Pictionary
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8D. "___ the club" (sympathetic phrase)
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9D. Show with sketch comedy: Abbr.
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11D. Morse ___ (communication system with dots and dashes)
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15D. Type of one-piece outfit made from the same sturdy fabric as jeans, perfect for a weekend outing or a casual day out
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18D. Tenant's monthly payment
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19D. Actress ___ Chaplin of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
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20D. The Three Musketeers or the Three Blind Mice, e.g.
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21D. Type of one-piece outfit with an overlapping front that ties at the waist, perfect for meeting friends or enjoying a casual day out
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23D. Dude, slangily
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25D. Ball ___ (Chuck E. Cheese feature, once)
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27D. ___ day (dosage): 2 wds.
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28D. Type of one-piece outfit with a hem that reaches the ankles, perfect for a breezy stroll or a casual day out
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31D. ___ Girl (YouTube channel with relaxing music)
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32D. The "S" in PST, for short
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34D. Mani-pedi spot
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36D. Type of loose, flowing one-piece outfit with wide sleeves, perfect for relaxing by the pool or enjoying a casual day out
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39D. ___ A Sketch (mechanical drawing toy)
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40D. Full steam ___ (with maximum energy)
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42D. Enjoys "It"
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43D. "Silver" or "glass" follower to mean kitchen items
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44D. Part in a movie
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46D. Type of light, airy one-piece outfit, often with shoulder straps, perfect for a picnic on a warm summer day
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48D. Baton Rouge school: Abbr.
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50D. Word with "luck" for a communal food-sharing event
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51D. Be nosy
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52D. Paycheck deduction
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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