Daily Crossword — Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Theme: Music & Arts

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Apple product (4)

5.Crotchety one (4)

9.Well balanced (5)

14.Argentine timber tree (4)

15.Gaelic exclamation. (4)

16.Actor's words (5)

17.Latin phrase center (4)

18.Like some cheeks (4)

19.Soviet river (5)

20.Gentle/not gentle (12)

23.Foley artist's output (6)

24.GPS calculation (3)

25.__ generis (unique) (3)

28.Persian deity. (5)

31.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

33.Bank employe: Abbr. (3)

36.1979 Martin Sheen movie (11)

38.Shipping Wars channel (4)

40.Feature of all four theme entries in this crossword (3)

41.Satin: Spanish. (4)

42.1944 58-Across film, with "The" (11)

47.The other river (3)

48.Filipinos living near Lake Moro. (6)

49.Weekly reading from the Pentateuch. (5)

51.Fire ___ (3)

52.Ending for habit or fact (3)

54.Leave me alone! (6)

58.Oklahoma! choreographer (12)

61.Lithuanian city (5)

64.Two orgs. involving homes (4)

65.Wait ____ (hold on) (4)

66.Happy as __ (5)

67.Pulled apart (4)

68.___ Binh, Vietnam (4)

69.Have __ to grind (5)

70.Sudden burst cut short (4)

71.Put up (4)

Down

1.List components (5)

2.Indigenous people of New Zealand (5)

3.Primitive Babylonian diety. (5)

4.Raw material for the Basepaws breed test (6)

5.Prepares for a marathon, in a way (7)

6.What the seven longest answers have in common (4)

7.She-bear: Ital. (4)

8.___-Us (brand name kids know well) (5)

9.Splinter-like (7)

10.Arrowrock Dam's river (4)

11.Granite State sch. that held a 2016 Democratic presidential debate (3)

12.one of the protagonists of "avenger." no, i didn't mistype that haha. because i didn't mean "the avengers," like the marvel thing. that's too mainstream for me. no, i meant "avenger" like the anime because i, ardian powell, am a weeb. also, if you steal and then rearrange a couple letters in "anime" you'll get her name. (3)

13.Brit. war award (3)

21.Eid al-___ (four-day Muslim feast of sacrifice beginning March 16) (4)

22.Romance lang. (4)

25.Town on the Sava (5)

26.___ hammer on (pounds) (5)

27.See ____ (1950s TV documentary) (5)

29.Campus mil. gr. (4)

30.A thing done: Latin. (5)

32.State policeman: Abbr. (3)

33.Smokey Robinson's daughter (hidden in BRICK TAMLAND) (5)

34.Philippine mahogany (5)

35.Christmas tree decoration (5)

37.Hearth, for Henri (4)

39.Conservatory teacher's deg. (3)

43.We doin' this? (7)

44.Nine-digit ID (4)

45.Gives a new tournament ranking (7)

46.Cicero's "I was" (4)

50.South Korean airline (6)

53.Some Holyfield shots (5)

55.Irish or Scottish awl. (5)

56.Full of: suff. (5)

57.___ Melba, on a French menu. (5)

58.Have __ to grind (4)

59.Hit the mall (4)

60.Papuan port. (4)

61.Dick - Dyke link (3)

62.City in Brazil. (3)

63.Bluestocking's degree, in arts. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Apple product (4)

5.Crotchety one (4)

9.Well balanced (5)

14.Argentine timber tree (4)

15.Gaelic exclamation. (4)

16.Actor's words (5)

17.Latin phrase center (4)

18.Like some cheeks (4)

19.Soviet river (5)

20.Gentle/not gentle (12)

23.Foley artist's output (6)

24.GPS calculation (3)

25.__ generis (unique) (3)

28.Persian deity. (5)

31.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

33.Bank employe: Abbr. (3)

36.1979 Martin Sheen movie (11)

38.Shipping Wars channel (4)

40.Feature of all four theme entries in this crossword (3)

41.Satin: Spanish. (4)

42.1944 58-Across film, with "The" (11)

47.The other river (3)

48.Filipinos living near Lake Moro. (6)

49.Weekly reading from the Pentateuch. (5)

51.Fire ___ (3)

52.Ending for habit or fact (3)

54.Leave me alone! (6)

58.Oklahoma! choreographer (12)

61.Lithuanian city (5)

64.Two orgs. involving homes (4)

65.Wait ____ (hold on) (4)

66.Happy as __ (5)

67.Pulled apart (4)

68.___ Binh, Vietnam (4)

69.Have __ to grind (5)

70.Sudden burst cut short (4)

71.Put up (4)

Down

1.List components (5)

2.Indigenous people of New Zealand (5)

3.Primitive Babylonian diety. (5)

4.Raw material for the Basepaws breed test (6)

5.Prepares for a marathon, in a way (7)

6.What the seven longest answers have in common (4)

7.She-bear: Ital. (4)

8.___-Us (brand name kids know well) (5)

9.Splinter-like (7)

10.Arrowrock Dam's river (4)

11.Granite State sch. that held a 2016 Democratic presidential debate (3)

13.Brit. war award (3)

21.Eid al-___ (four-day Muslim feast of sacrifice beginning March 16) (4)

22.Romance lang. (4)

25.Town on the Sava (5)

26.___ hammer on (pounds) (5)

27.See ____ (1950s TV documentary) (5)

29.Campus mil. gr. (4)

30.A thing done: Latin. (5)

32.State policeman: Abbr. (3)

33.Smokey Robinson's daughter (hidden in BRICK TAMLAND) (5)

34.Philippine mahogany (5)

35.Christmas tree decoration (5)

37.Hearth, for Henri (4)

39.Conservatory teacher's deg. (3)

43.We doin' this? (7)

44.Nine-digit ID (4)

45.Gives a new tournament ranking (7)

46.Cicero's "I was" (4)

50.South Korean airline (6)

53.Some Holyfield shots (5)

55.Irish or Scottish awl. (5)

56.Full of: suff. (5)

57.___ Melba, on a French menu. (5)

58.Have __ to grind (4)

59.Hit the mall (4)

60.Papuan port. (4)

61.Dick - Dyke link (3)

62.City in Brazil. (3)

63.Bluestocking's degree, in arts. (3)

Solving Tools

About This Music & Arts Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, May 13, 2026 features a Music & Arts theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Harmonize with clues about musical instruments, composers, artists, art movements, and creative expressions throughout history.

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 Music & Arts crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, May 13, 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: Music & Arts

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to music & arts
• 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 13, 2026