Daily Crossword — Thursday, March 19, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Theme: Animals & Pets

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Eagle wearer (7)

8.It blows out of Africa (7)

15.River on which is Prome. (7)

16.Clubhouse feature, often (7)

17.Metal ball (7)

18.Make obsolete (7)

19.Relative of 128 Across: Abbr. (3)

20.Shelled reptile (6)

22.Stimpy's pal (3)

23.Urges on: Scot. (4)

25.Mount for Cheryl White or Donna Cheek (5)

26.Netherlands cap. (4)

27.Why did the deer need to wear braces? Because he had buck ___! (5)

29.Long, long ways to run? (3)

30.___ thug life (2Pac lyric) (5)

31.Actor Hayakawa. (6)

33.Upside-down puppy's massage (8)

35.I don't give ___! (4)

37.Mass (4)

38.Ends a certain citation (8)

42.New England resort. (6)

46.Stephen who developed a test for determining milk's fat content (5)

47.American Samoa's non-voting congressional delegate ___ Faleomavaega (3)

49.Economics guru (5)

50.Here's my screen name (4)

51.Fatty acid constituent (5)

53.Facial feature for 42 Across (4)

54.Capuchin monkey (3)

55.Genus of chicory herbs. (6)

56.Statement to the I.R.S. (3)

57.Mexican General-President, assassinated 1928. (7)

59.Philippine province. (7)

62.Peeling off, as paint (7)

63.New Testament book (7)

64.Aegean island near Dardanelles. (7)

65.President's wife (7)

Down

1.People who are straight and not transgender, in modern lingo (7)

2.Two ___ (7)

3.Character who dies in "Hamlet" (that narrows it down) (7)

4.Need to pay (3)

5.Noted paperback publ. (3)

6.Meathead's mother-in-law (5)

7.In ____: rather than (6)

8.Successfully uses sonar? (8)

9.Who gon' stop me, haaaannnh? (5)

10.Fixed procedure (4)

11.Laird's H. Q.: Abbr. (3)

12.Circe, for one (7)

13.___-Nord, French dept. (7)

14.One of many for an easily distracted browser (7)

21.Swampy rodent (4)

24.It covers one's flank (7)

26.Bygone UN bigwig once wed to Rita Hayworth (7)

28.Impresario Sol who managed Marian Anderson and Anna Pavlova (5)

30.Poet in Johnson's "Rasselas" (5)

32.Partake in the eleventh part of a Passover seder (3)

34.Of city govt. (3)

36.Orange debris (8)

38.Video game publisher of the "Tom Clancy's" series (7)

39.Easily tagged? (7)

40.Muslim holy city (7)

41.Cut: Scot. (4)

43.Hostile planet, in astrology. (7)

44.Cozying up (7)

45.Competitor of 16 Across (7)

48.Date of this puzzle's publication, briefly (6)

51.Minneapolis suburb (5)

52.Patriarchs (5)

55.Turned speechless (4)

58.Anagram/homophone for a stereotypical reaction to a mouse (3)

60.Abbr. in an address (3)

61.___ Canto (Ann Patchett best seller) (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Eagle wearer (7)

8.It blows out of Africa (7)

15.River on which is Prome. (7)

16.Clubhouse feature, often (7)

17.Metal ball (7)

18.Make obsolete (7)

19.Relative of 128 Across: Abbr. (3)

20.Shelled reptile (6)

22.Stimpy's pal (3)

23.Urges on: Scot. (4)

25.Mount for Cheryl White or Donna Cheek (5)

26.Netherlands cap. (4)

27.Why did the deer need to wear braces? Because he had buck ___! (5)

29.Long, long ways to run? (3)

30.___ thug life (2Pac lyric) (5)

31.Actor Hayakawa. (6)

33.Upside-down puppy's massage (8)

35.I don't give ___! (4)

37.Mass (4)

38.Ends a certain citation (8)

42.New England resort. (6)

46.Stephen who developed a test for determining milk's fat content (5)

47.American Samoa's non-voting congressional delegate ___ Faleomavaega (3)

49.Economics guru (5)

50.Here's my screen name (4)

51.Fatty acid constituent (5)

53.Facial feature for 42 Across (4)

54.Capuchin monkey (3)

55.Genus of chicory herbs. (6)

56.Statement to the I.R.S. (3)

57.Mexican General-President, assassinated 1928. (7)

59.Philippine province. (7)

62.Peeling off, as paint (7)

63.New Testament book (7)

64.Aegean island near Dardanelles. (7)

65.President's wife (7)

Down

1.People who are straight and not transgender, in modern lingo (7)

2.Two ___ (7)

3.Character who dies in "Hamlet" (that narrows it down) (7)

4.Need to pay (3)

5.Noted paperback publ. (3)

6.Meathead's mother-in-law (5)

7.In ____: rather than (6)

8.Successfully uses sonar? (8)

9.Who gon' stop me, haaaannnh? (5)

10.Fixed procedure (4)

11.Laird's H. Q.: Abbr. (3)

12.Circe, for one (7)

13.___-Nord, French dept. (7)

14.One of many for an easily distracted browser (7)

21.Swampy rodent (4)

24.It covers one's flank (7)

26.Bygone UN bigwig once wed to Rita Hayworth (7)

28.Impresario Sol who managed Marian Anderson and Anna Pavlova (5)

30.Poet in Johnson's "Rasselas" (5)

32.Partake in the eleventh part of a Passover seder (3)

34.Of city govt. (3)

36.Orange debris (8)

38.Video game publisher of the "Tom Clancy's" series (7)

39.Easily tagged? (7)

40.Muslim holy city (7)

41.Cut: Scot. (4)

43.Hostile planet, in astrology. (7)

44.Cozying up (7)

45.Competitor of 16 Across (7)

48.Date of this puzzle's publication, briefly (6)

51.Minneapolis suburb (5)

52.Patriarchs (5)

55.Turned speechless (4)

58.Anagram/homophone for a stereotypical reaction to a mouse (3)

60.Abbr. in an address (3)

61.___ Canto (Ann Patchett best seller) (3)

Solving Tools

About This Animals & Pets Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, March 19, 2026 features a Animals & Pets theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 down).

Go wild with clues about domestic pets, farm animals, wildlife, and creatures from every corner of the animal kingdom.

Easy Difficulty (2 stars):

This 2-star puzzle offers a gentle introduction to crossword solving with straightforward clues and common vocabulary. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing challenge.

March 2026 Crossword Archive

This Animals & Pets crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, March 19, 2026 as part of our daily crossword series. Each day brings a new theme and fresh challenges for crossword enthusiasts.

Puzzle Statistics:

• Grid size: 15x15
• Total words: 72
• Across clues: 36
• Down clues: 36
• Theme: Animals & Pets

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Solving Animals & Pets Puzzles

Animals & Pets themed crosswords offer unique challenges and vocabulary. Here are some strategies for success:

• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to animals & pets
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

This easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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Daily Crossword — Thursday, March 19, 2026