Daily Crossword — Monday, March 23, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, March 23, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Tennessee range, briefly (7)

8.Bantu spear (7)

15.Plus-size brand ("Patriot Games") (7)

16.They're equivalent to D double flats (7)

17.Blocking software (7)

18.Moby Dick narrator (7)

19.What I =, to bankers (3)

20.Bits of toast in broth. (7)

22.Fictional org. featured in "Loki" (3)

23.It holds the lock (4)

25.Mold metal (5)

26.Since: Ger. (4)

27.Has __: can escape (5)

29.Theater-ad abbr. (3)

30.Bakery product (5)

31.Capture, as a spirit (6)

33.King of the Hill author (8)

35.Body, in Dresden (4)

37.New Zealand tree with reddish wood. (4)

38.On the same wavelength (8)

42.Saw (6)

46.Ready to collapse (5)

47.Charlie of baseball lore (3)

49.Like a delta (5)

50.Be inclined (4)

51.Some petty officers, for short (5)

53.Fairy mound of Irish folklore (4)

54.Waitress in "Shoe" (3)

55.Word expert: Abbr. (7)

57.U.S. inst., New London, Conn. (3)

58.In Greek legend, sons of the "Seven Against Thebes." (7)

60.Very busy (7)

62.Island city on San Francisco Bay (7)

63.Baby shower clothes (7)

64.Arms control subject (7)

65.Tiny memory chip (7)

Down

1.Painted carelessly: Slang (7)

2.Evergreen tree (7)

3.Raging (7)

4.Royal Botanic Gardens site (3)

5.Philippine fruit trees. (4)

6.Coast region of Morocco. (5)

7.Squash (6)

8.Lucien's "Later!" (8)

9.Gave support to (5)

10.Hushing sounds (4)

11.Smile from ear to ear (3)

12.Really get to (7)

13.Transport for Tarzan's adoptive family? (7)

14.It ___ than you think. (7)

21.{/Little Women/} Oscar nominee Florence (4)

24.Vermont county or its seat (7)

26.Dutch canal boats. (7)

28.Pear variety (5)

30.Tern (5)

32.What blooms do, to bards (3)

34.Go-___ (favored options) (3)

36.Certain Mississippi native (8)

38.True copy: Law. (7)

39.... MANDY MOORE, MARILYN MANSON, and MIKE MYERS (7)

40.Physics Nobelist who co-discovered cosmic microwave background radiation

41.Almost, in Barcelona (4)

43.Unlawful, in Iberia (7)

44.Horse hoes. (7)

45.Like some fishing hooks (7)

48.Not serene (6)

51.Creator of famous masks. (5)

52.Town in Kenya (5)

55.Leopold's partner (4)

56.Sugar: Prefix. (4)

59.Zero degrees longitude (3)

61.Three times, in prescriptions (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Tennessee range, briefly (7)

8.Bantu spear (7)

15.Plus-size brand ("Patriot Games") (7)

16.They're equivalent to D double flats (7)

17.Blocking software (7)

18.Moby Dick narrator (7)

19.What I =, to bankers (3)

20.Bits of toast in broth. (7)

22.Fictional org. featured in "Loki" (3)

23.It holds the lock (4)

25.Mold metal (5)

26.Since: Ger. (4)

27.Has __: can escape (5)

29.Theater-ad abbr. (3)

30.Bakery product (5)

31.Capture, as a spirit (6)

33.King of the Hill author (8)

35.Body, in Dresden (4)

37.New Zealand tree with reddish wood. (4)

38.On the same wavelength (8)

42.Saw (6)

46.Ready to collapse (5)

47.Charlie of baseball lore (3)

49.Like a delta (5)

50.Be inclined (4)

51.Some petty officers, for short (5)

53.Fairy mound of Irish folklore (4)

54.Waitress in "Shoe" (3)

55.Word expert: Abbr. (7)

57.U.S. inst., New London, Conn. (3)

58.In Greek legend, sons of the "Seven Against Thebes." (7)

60.Very busy (7)

62.Island city on San Francisco Bay (7)

63.Baby shower clothes (7)

64.Arms control subject (7)

65.Tiny memory chip (7)

Down

1.Painted carelessly: Slang (7)

2.Evergreen tree (7)

3.Raging (7)

4.Royal Botanic Gardens site (3)

5.Philippine fruit trees. (4)

6.Coast region of Morocco. (5)

7.Squash (6)

8.Lucien's "Later!" (8)

9.Gave support to (5)

10.Hushing sounds (4)

11.Smile from ear to ear (3)

12.Really get to (7)

13.Transport for Tarzan's adoptive family? (7)

14.It ___ than you think. (7)

21.{/Little Women/} Oscar nominee Florence (4)

24.Vermont county or its seat (7)

26.Dutch canal boats. (7)

28.Pear variety (5)

30.Tern (5)

32.What blooms do, to bards (3)

34.Go-___ (favored options) (3)

36.Certain Mississippi native (8)

38.True copy: Law. (7)

39.... MANDY MOORE, MARILYN MANSON, and MIKE MYERS (7)

40.Physics Nobelist who co-discovered cosmic microwave background radiation

41.Almost, in Barcelona (4)

43.Unlawful, in Iberia (7)

44.Horse hoes. (7)

45.Like some fishing hooks (7)

48.Not serene (6)

51.Creator of famous masks. (5)

52.Town in Kenya (5)

55.Leopold's partner (4)

56.Sugar: Prefix. (4)

59.Zero degrees longitude (3)

61.Three times, in prescriptions (3)

Solving Tools

About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, March 23, 2026 features a Tools & Objects theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 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 Monday, March 23, 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: 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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