Daily Themed Crossword May 23 2026 Answers (5/23/26)

Our Daily Themed Crossword May 23, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily Themed Crossword is available as a mobile app on both iOS and Android devices. It has become a popular crossword app due to its regular crossword offerings and difficulty level (not too easy, not too difficult, generally). They release a new crossword each day, every day of the year, and each crossword has a theme and allows for hints in case an answer involves a more obscure word.

Daily Themed Crossword May 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Daily Themed Crossword on 5/23/26, 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 22 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Sum up, as numbers
4A	Fire residue
7A	Tools with teeth used to cut wood
11A	Vowels following "e"
12A	College student's score: Abbr.
13A	Bangkok native
14A	Flash ___ (surprise gathering)
15A	"I'm so hungry, I could ___ horse!": 2 wds.
17A	Hoarse sound (rhymes with "gasp")
18A	Lip-___ (pretend to sing)
20A	___ Penguin, kid-friendly virtual world known for penguin avatars in an Antarctic-themed setting, active from 2005 to 2017
22A	Prison resident
24A	Sing with closed lips (rhymes with "drum")
25A	Lather-producing bar
26A	Brain scan letters
27A	Kissing in a crowded place, say: Abbr.
30A	Dissenting votes
31A	Lil ___ X, rapper of "Old Town Road"
32A	Clutch tightly
33A	"What I really mean," in texts: Abbr.
34A	Happy hour site
35A	Zero, in tennis
36A	Pirate's essential where "X" marks the spot
37A	___-3 fatty acids (fish oil nutrients)
39A	Deals with a parking ticket, say
40A	"Crack open a cold one" beverage
41A	Breakfast bowl berry
43A	"I bid ___ farewell!"
45A	Internet service provider that pioneered chat rooms with its AIM service that was active from 1997 to 2017, known for its "away message"
48A	Pizza crust option
49A	Direction from which the sun rises
50A	Alternative to a CT scan or X-ray: Abbr.
51A	Six-second looping video app where users popularly uploaded short-form comedy skits, active from 2013 to 2017
52A	Seeded bakery loaf
53A	In need of a hug, maybe
1D	"We ___ to please"
2D	Scooby-___ (cartoon dog)
3D	Short-form video app where users lip-synced to famous movie quotes and songs, active from 2014 to 2022
4D	Secret ___ (James Bond, for one)
5D	The "S" of NASA
6D	Magician's rabbit-procuring accessory
7D	Lightly play the guitar
8D	Captain in "Moby-Dick"
9D	"I ___ afraid you'd say that ..."
10D	Enjoy, as fine wine
16D	Aftereffects of working out
19D	Chatter constantly (rhymes with "tap")
21D	Haul something heavy
22D	"This ___ what I signed up for!"
23D	Gaming novice (anagram of "boon")
26D	Organ with a "drum" and "canal"
27D	Planned events, like on TV
28D	Prima donna
29D	King Kong, for one
31D	Peer-to-peer music sharing service that changed the music industry, active from 1999 to 2001
32D	Great delight
34D	Hudson ___, Canada
36D	Portland's state and setting of many a Stephen King novel
37D	Having a high BMI, say
38D	Ben Stiller comedy "___ the Fockers"
39D	Unpleasant physical sensation, as an injury
41D	Off-road wheels: Abbr.
42D	Tai ___ (martial art form)
44D	Hit the ___ (go to bed)
46D	"Are you vegan ___ meat-eater?": 2 wds.
47D	Eye opener?

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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.

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