Daily Crossword — Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.It holds the lock (4)

10.___ Neale Hurston (4)

14.Descriptor for old Stars (5)

15.1962 Connery film (4)

16.Ancient Dead Sea kingdom (4)

17.The ___ cast. (5)

18.The Beatles' "Love ___" (4)

19.Celebrity chef Matsuhisa (4)

20.Kind of PC port (3)

21.What "x" might mean (11)

24.Fat ____ (prosperous circumstances) (4)

25.Capture, as a spirit (6)

26.React (12)

31.John or Bonnie (5)

32.Shoreline-protection inits. (4)

33.Calendar abbr. (3)

36.Congress of 1980 (4)

37.__ Philippe (watch brand) (5)

39.Hot dog topping (4)

40.___ Paulo, Brazil (3)

41.In theosophy, the body. (4)

42.. . . ___ of many-colored glass: Shelley (5)

43.Something very special: Slang. (12)

46.Saw (6)

49.The Sea and the Mirror poet (4)

50.Actress's mystery man (11)

53.Degs. for law students (3)

56.___! Yarrh! Grr! Arrh!: Kipling (4)

57.She's ___ That (4)

58.Powerful sharks (5)

60.Concepts, in Greek philosophy. (4)

61.Seaport of Finland. (4)

62.Fuel ship (5)

63.Eliminated, as possibilities (4)

64.Ans. (4)

65.Hottentots. (5)

Down

1.Disgusted (4)

2.Gulf dwellers (4)

3.Cornhuskers' home: Abbr. (4)

4.Medicare, in Britain. (3)

5.Time out with an injury, in old baseball lingo (7)

6.Common date format (6)

7.Midianite chief. (4)

8.French wave (4)

9.Defamatory falsehood published for political effect. (8)

10.Peak (6)

11.Toothed (suffix) (5)

12.East German town. (5)

13.Elicit oohs and aahs or hees and hahs (5)

22.Meteor tail? (3)

23.Going bonkers (with "it") (4)

24.Not Prot. (4)

26.Tan shades: Abbr. (4)

27.Initials of school group. (4)

28.Janet and Michael's brother (4)

29.Baltimore street at the entrance of Camden Yards (5)

30.London School of Economics: Abbr. (3)

33.Berry used to make gin (4)

34.Genre of YouTube video that might give you "brain tingles" (4)

35.___ things happen (4)

37.Housemate who's liable to snap (8)

38.Sarah Paulsen and Jessica Lange series, for short (3)

39.Org. whose members get high a lot (4)

41.Durn it! (4)

42.I'd rather see ___ than hear one (7)

43.Like many privileged people's poor ethics (6) (6)

44.Seek (6)

45.Chemical suffix (3)

46.Prefix with braten or kraut (5)

47.Sk8er Boi singer Lavigne (5)

48.Measure of fabric (5)

51.It's a Mad .... World actress Madlyn ___ (4)

52.Spicy lentil stews (4)

53....and on (4)

54.___ deer, a female . . . (4)

55.Lat. and Ukr., once (4)

59.FL coastal highway (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.It holds the lock (4)

10.___ Neale Hurston (4)

14.Descriptor for old Stars (5)

15.1962 Connery film (4)

16.Ancient Dead Sea kingdom (4)

17.The ___ cast. (5)

18.The Beatles' "Love ___" (4)

19.Celebrity chef Matsuhisa (4)

20.Kind of PC port (3)

21.What "x" might mean (11)

24.Fat ____ (prosperous circumstances) (4)

25.Capture, as a spirit (6)

26.React (12)

31.John or Bonnie (5)

32.Shoreline-protection inits. (4)

33.Calendar abbr. (3)

36.Congress of 1980 (4)

37.__ Philippe (watch brand) (5)

39.Hot dog topping (4)

40.___ Paulo, Brazil (3)

41.In theosophy, the body. (4)

42.. . . ___ of many-colored glass: Shelley (5)

43.Something very special: Slang. (12)

46.Saw (6)

49.The Sea and the Mirror poet (4)

50.Actress's mystery man (11)

53.Degs. for law students (3)

56.___! Yarrh! Grr! Arrh!: Kipling (4)

57.She's ___ That (4)

58.Powerful sharks (5)

60.Concepts, in Greek philosophy. (4)

61.Seaport of Finland. (4)

62.Fuel ship (5)

63.Eliminated, as possibilities (4)

64.Ans. (4)

65.Hottentots. (5)

Down

1.Disgusted (4)

2.Gulf dwellers (4)

3.Cornhuskers' home: Abbr. (4)

4.Medicare, in Britain. (3)

5.Time out with an injury, in old baseball lingo (7)

6.Common date format (6)

7.Midianite chief. (4)

8.French wave (4)

9.Defamatory falsehood published for political effect. (8)

10.Peak (6)

11.Toothed (suffix) (5)

12.East German town. (5)

13.Elicit oohs and aahs or hees and hahs (5)

22.Meteor tail? (3)

23.Going bonkers (with "it") (4)

24.Not Prot. (4)

26.Tan shades: Abbr. (4)

27.Initials of school group. (4)

28.Janet and Michael's brother (4)

29.Baltimore street at the entrance of Camden Yards (5)

30.London School of Economics: Abbr. (3)

33.Berry used to make gin (4)

34.Genre of YouTube video that might give you "brain tingles" (4)

35.___ things happen (4)

37.Housemate who's liable to snap (8)

38.Sarah Paulsen and Jessica Lange series, for short (3)

39.Org. whose members get high a lot (4)

41.Durn it! (4)

42.I'd rather see ___ than hear one (7)

43.Like many privileged people's poor ethics (6) (6)

44.Seek (6)

45.Chemical suffix (3)

46.Prefix with braten or kraut (5)

47.Sk8er Boi singer Lavigne (5)

48.Measure of fabric (5)

51.It's a Mad .... World actress Madlyn ___ (4)

52.Spicy lentil stews (4)

53....and on (4)

54.___ deer, a female . . . (4)

55.Lat. and Ukr., once (4)

59.FL coastal highway (3)

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About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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.

May 2026 Crossword Archive

This Tools & Objects crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, May 6, 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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• 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 easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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Daily Crossword — Wednesday, May 6, 2026