Daily Crossword — Saturday, May 9, 2026

Daily Crossword - Saturday, May 9, 2026

Theme: Reading & Writing

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Something at the end of the hook? (5)

6.Put together (5)

11.Lang. used for choosing fonts (3)

14.Compost covering (5)

15.If I __ Rich Man (5)

16.Evil Norse god: Var. (3)

17.Place for extra fuel (11)

19.Apt rhyme for "goal, eh?" (3)

20.One word in your ___ plague and madness!: Shak. (4)

21.External, anatomically (5)

23.Awkward sailors (7)

27.Implant that helps find a lost dog (7)

29.Ultimatum word (6)

30.Word in many sequel titles (6)

31.For the smile of beauty (5)

32.Access the keg, again (5)

33.Bib. edition (3)

36.Amish, for one (4)

37.Accounts: Abbr. (5)

38.Hebrew bushel (4)

39.Diving bird (3)

40.Cartoon "Mr." (5)

41.Competed in the Tour de France (5)

42.Play varsity ball (6)

44.Word before or after {/first/} (6)

45.Gulf chiefs (7)

47.Chip away at (7)

48.For me? That's so thoughtful! (5)

49.Tools used to row (4)

50.Pronoun for Miss Piggy (3)

51.Car in the Playmates' 1958 hit "Beep Beep" (11)

58.Plata's partner (3)

59.Safecrackers (5)

60.Eared vessels (5)

61.Former Mideast British colony: Abbr. (3)

62.___ de la Frontera (town near Cádiz) (5)

63.Moving day mishaps (5)

Down

1.Previous: abbr. (3)

2.Electrical workers' union. (3)

3.Some Mercedes-Benzes (3)

4.Earwicker's initials used in "Finnegan's Wake." (3)

5.___ crowd (7)

6.Cringes with fear (5)

7.O'Rourke's first name

8.... man __ mouse? (3)

9.A cyst of the skin (3)

10.Becomes active. (7)

11.Part of a formal place setting (11)

12.Town in Kenya (5)

13.Step lively (5)

18.Alturnative spelings: Abr. (4)

22.Band on the "Forrest Gump" and "Big Lebowski" soundtracks, briefly (3)

23.Verdi's "___ Miller" (5)

24.Possible response to "Parlez-vous français?" (5)

25.1936 Humphrey Bogart film (11)

26.Bowed (4)

27.Arrive (5)

28.They have open houses (4)

30.Announce formally (5)

32.Kings: Lat. (5)

34.Halloween costume component if you're going as a ghost or a bed (5)

35.Norwegian seaport (5)

37.Irish chief's residence (4)

38.Gift that nearly shares a name with the Muslim holiday on which it is given (4)

40.Africa's 2nd highest peak (7)

41.McGwire and Sosa (7)

43.Obsolete form of "awe." (3)

44.Doctor Zhivago character (4)

45.Country northeast of Fiji (5)

46.Hell, euphemistically (5)

47.. . . lend me your ___ come to . . . : Shak. (5)

49.___ fly a kite! (4)

52.__ Lingus (3)

53.Monogram of the author of "Chéri" (3)

54.Bahamas, Caymans, and other isls. (3)

55.Captain Beefheart sang "Eeee-___-tricity" (3)

56.R.A.F. underling, informally (3)

57.___ feed (blogger's convenience) (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Something at the end of the hook? (5)

6.Put together (5)

11.Lang. used for choosing fonts (3)

14.Compost covering (5)

15.If I __ Rich Man (5)

16.Evil Norse god: Var. (3)

17.Place for extra fuel (11)

19.Apt rhyme for "goal, eh?" (3)

20.One word in your ___ plague and madness!: Shak. (4)

21.External, anatomically (5)

23.Awkward sailors (7)

27.Implant that helps find a lost dog (7)

29.Ultimatum word (6)

30.Word in many sequel titles (6)

31.For the smile of beauty (5)

32.Access the keg, again (5)

33.Bib. edition (3)

36.Amish, for one (4)

37.Accounts: Abbr. (5)

38.Hebrew bushel (4)

39.Diving bird (3)

40.Cartoon "Mr." (5)

41.Competed in the Tour de France (5)

42.Play varsity ball (6)

44.Word before or after {/first/} (6)

45.Gulf chiefs (7)

47.Chip away at (7)

48.For me? That's so thoughtful! (5)

49.Tools used to row (4)

50.Pronoun for Miss Piggy (3)

51.Car in the Playmates' 1958 hit "Beep Beep" (11)

58.Plata's partner (3)

59.Safecrackers (5)

60.Eared vessels (5)

61.Former Mideast British colony: Abbr. (3)

62.___ de la Frontera (town near Cádiz) (5)

63.Moving day mishaps (5)

Down

1.Previous: abbr. (3)

2.Electrical workers' union. (3)

3.Some Mercedes-Benzes (3)

4.Earwicker's initials used in "Finnegan's Wake." (3)

5.___ crowd (7)

6.Cringes with fear (5)

7.O'Rourke's first name

8.... man __ mouse? (3)

9.A cyst of the skin (3)

10.Becomes active. (7)

11.Part of a formal place setting (11)

12.Town in Kenya (5)

13.Step lively (5)

18.Alturnative spelings: Abr. (4)

22.Band on the "Forrest Gump" and "Big Lebowski" soundtracks, briefly (3)

23.Verdi's "___ Miller" (5)

24.Possible response to "Parlez-vous français?" (5)

25.1936 Humphrey Bogart film (11)

26.Bowed (4)

27.Arrive (5)

28.They have open houses (4)

30.Announce formally (5)

32.Kings: Lat. (5)

34.Halloween costume component if you're going as a ghost or a bed (5)

35.Norwegian seaport (5)

37.Irish chief's residence (4)

38.Gift that nearly shares a name with the Muslim holiday on which it is given (4)

40.Africa's 2nd highest peak (7)

41.McGwire and Sosa (7)

43.Obsolete form of "awe." (3)

44.Doctor Zhivago character (4)

45.Country northeast of Fiji (5)

46.Hell, euphemistically (5)

47.. . . lend me your ___ come to . . . : Shak. (5)

49.___ fly a kite! (4)

52.__ Lingus (3)

53.Monogram of the author of "Chéri" (3)

54.Bahamas, Caymans, and other isls. (3)

55.Captain Beefheart sang "Eeee-___-tricity" (3)

56.R.A.F. underling, informally (3)

57.___ feed (blogger's convenience) (3)

Solving Tools

About This Reading & Writing Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Saturday, May 9, 2026 features a Reading & Writing theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Celebrate the written word with clues about authors, books, poetry, journalism, and literary terms. From classic novels to modern publications.

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 Reading & Writing crossword puzzle was published on Saturday, May 9, 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: Reading & Writing

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• Consider specialized vocabulary common to reading & writing
• 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 — Saturday, May 9, 2026