Daily Crossword — Friday, March 20, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, March 20, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.Groom fastidiously (5)

11.Insane, in the Highlands (3)

14.___ tout (not at all): Fr. (5)

15.Immortal Chinese poet (anagram of ALIBI) (5)

16.Egyptian spirit. (3)

17.Kimchi quesadilla category (11)

19.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

20.It holds the lock (4)

21.The Avengers co-star (5)

23.Big name in yogurt (7)

27.Noted ad agency name with a double vowel (7)

29.Capture, as a spirit (6)

30.Saw (6)

31.Convenient app for some drivers (5)

32.Javanese measure (4)

33.Prominent Wu-Tang Clan member (3)

36.Missiles: Abbr. (4)

37.Oslo inlet (5)

39.Basketballer Jeff of UNC (4)

40.Cult figure? (3)

41.Foul smelling (4)

42.Aeneid and Iliad, e.g. (5)

43.Picturesque Greek mountain soldier. (6)

45.Make merry (6)

46.Model ___ (7)

48.___ plea (petitions a court) (7)

49.In ___ (having a mad on) (5)

50.___ Davis of "The Brady Bunch" (4)

51.Letter lineup (3)

52.Canada's technical head of state, if Quebec secedes? (11)

59.Lawyer for Elian's Miami relatives Spencer ___ (3)

60.Anglo-___ (5)

61.One mild expletive? (5)

62.Containers: Abbr. (3)

63.Olympic superpower, for short (5)

64.Head of a Muslim state (5)

Down

1.Algonquin Round Table monogram (3)

2.Western org. (3)

3.Music center? (3)

4.Contract that guarantees secrecy, briefly (3)

5.Irish Sea inlet __ Bay (7)

6.Hybrid stone fruit (5)

7.Pat Brady comic strip about the Gumbo family (4)

8.American Street author Zoboi (3)

9.Little Red Book writer (3)

10.Long-necked river duck (7)

11.Pale 'Moulin Rouge!' star? (11)

12.Califonia wine city that is a poetic form backwards (5)

13.Fishing boat of India (5)

18.Pate base (4)

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

23.Branched supporting timber. (5)

24.___ Did It Again (Britney hit) (5)

25.Where to find class-ified dads? (11)

26.Wd. parts (4)

27.Europe's __ Basin (4)

28.Allawi of Iraq (4)

30.China choice (5)

34.Letter-shaped brackets (5)

35.Surrenderer of Ethiopia. (5)

37.Arctic ice mass (4)

38.Follower of Iblis, in Islamic lore (4)

39.Wash (4)

41.Metal spectacle that often features Black Sabbath (7)

42.Relaxed (7)

44.Alive: Fr. (3)

45.Formally declare to be a saint (4)

46.Biblical spy (5)

47.Blend (5)

48.Bluish pigments from blue grapes: var. (5)

50.Baseball brothers' name (4)

53.Slangy dissent (3)

54.Palindromic filename extension (3)

55.Bikini part (3)

56.Online businesses (3)

57.Meas. of revolutions (3)

58.Bunny boss, briefly (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.Groom fastidiously (5)

11.Insane, in the Highlands (3)

14.___ tout (not at all): Fr. (5)

15.Immortal Chinese poet (anagram of ALIBI) (5)

16.Egyptian spirit. (3)

17.Kimchi quesadilla category (11)

19.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

20.It holds the lock (4)

21.The Avengers co-star (5)

23.Big name in yogurt (7)

27.Noted ad agency name with a double vowel (7)

29.Capture, as a spirit (6)

30.Saw (6)

31.Convenient app for some drivers (5)

32.Javanese measure (4)

33.Prominent Wu-Tang Clan member (3)

36.Missiles: Abbr. (4)

37.Oslo inlet (5)

39.Basketballer Jeff of UNC (4)

40.Cult figure? (3)

41.Foul smelling (4)

42.Aeneid and Iliad, e.g. (5)

43.Picturesque Greek mountain soldier. (6)

45.Make merry (6)

46.Model ___ (7)

48.___ plea (petitions a court) (7)

49.In ___ (having a mad on) (5)

50.___ Davis of "The Brady Bunch" (4)

51.Letter lineup (3)

52.Canada's technical head of state, if Quebec secedes? (11)

59.Lawyer for Elian's Miami relatives Spencer ___ (3)

60.Anglo-___ (5)

61.One mild expletive? (5)

62.Containers: Abbr. (3)

63.Olympic superpower, for short (5)

64.Head of a Muslim state (5)

Down

1.Algonquin Round Table monogram (3)

2.Western org. (3)

3.Music center? (3)

4.Contract that guarantees secrecy, briefly (3)

5.Irish Sea inlet __ Bay (7)

6.Hybrid stone fruit (5)

7.Pat Brady comic strip about the Gumbo family (4)

8.American Street author Zoboi (3)

9.Little Red Book writer (3)

10.Long-necked river duck (7)

11.Pale 'Moulin Rouge!' star? (11)

12.Califonia wine city that is a poetic form backwards (5)

13.Fishing boat of India (5)

18.Pate base (4)

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

23.Branched supporting timber. (5)

24.___ Did It Again (Britney hit) (5)

25.Where to find class-ified dads? (11)

26.Wd. parts (4)

27.Europe's __ Basin (4)

28.Allawi of Iraq (4)

30.China choice (5)

34.Letter-shaped brackets (5)

35.Surrenderer of Ethiopia. (5)

37.Arctic ice mass (4)

38.Follower of Iblis, in Islamic lore (4)

39.Wash (4)

41.Metal spectacle that often features Black Sabbath (7)

42.Relaxed (7)

44.Alive: Fr. (3)

45.Formally declare to be a saint (4)

46.Biblical spy (5)

47.Blend (5)

48.Bluish pigments from blue grapes: var. (5)

50.Baseball brothers' name (4)

53.Slangy dissent (3)

54.Palindromic filename extension (3)

55.Bikini part (3)

56.Online businesses (3)

57.Meas. of revolutions (3)

58.Bunny boss, briefly (3)

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About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, March 20, 2026 features a Tools & Objects theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Build your knowledge with clues about everyday objects, tools, instruments, and the physical items that surround us in daily life.

Medium Difficulty (3 stars):

This 3-star puzzle provides a moderate challenge with some wordplay and broader knowledge requirements. Great for developing your solving skills.

March 2026 Crossword Archive

This Tools & Objects crossword puzzle was published on Friday, March 20, 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: 78
• Across clues: 37
• Down clues: 41
• Theme: Tools & Objects

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Tools & Objects 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 tools & objects
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

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

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Daily Crossword — Friday, March 20, 2026