Daily Crossword — Monday, May 25, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, May 25, 2026

Theme: Money & Shopping

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Ethiopian seaport (7)

8.Recouped (7)

15.Persian rug (7)

16.___ of cigarettes (7)

17.Greek historian. (7)

18.Seat of North Carolina's Edgecombe County (7)

19.It may be passed down (3)

20.I Am ___ (7)

22.Actor with a namesake cereal (3)

23.Village of Russia (4)

25.Ender for dime or dollar (5)

26.___ a loss (4)

27.Real bargain (5)

29.Immature newt (3)

30.Plumbing, for one (5)

31.Smacker (6)

33.Describing some shady walks. (8)

35.Run up ___ (4)

37.Scotch Tape package feature (4)

38.Instigator's phrase (8)

42.Ouzo flavorings (6)

46.Gymnastics event (5)

47.Law degree. (3)

49.Ano nuevo starter (5)

50.Suffix for kitchen or cigar (4)

51.Al ___, Algerian earthquake scene: 1980 (5)

53.Boarded up (4)

54.Well, __-di-dah (3)

55.1959-'74 Ford model (7)

57.Queue after Q (3)

58.New Haven song finish (7)

60.Bantu spear (7)

62.Sandwich ingredient for many? (7)

63.Groups (7)

64.Salt pits: Span. (7)

65.I've got this (7)

Down

1.Tiny memory chip (7)

2.. . . a tall ship and ___ steer her by: Masefield (7)

3.European head of NATO ground forces. (7)

4.Alternative to SPSS or STATA (3)

5.The Malay apple. (4)

6.Military ladies branch, at one time (5)

7.Having handles (6)

8.Drip site (8)

9.And I sae weary fu' ___!: Burns (5)

10.Early capital of Japan (4)

11.Hold on (3)

12.Lex Luthor alter ego, once (7)

13.Wear away by abrasion (7)

14.In a tangle (7)

21.1997 U2 hit that Bono wrote about his mom (4)

24.Dairy case designation (7)

26.Medicinal iris extracts (7)

28.Latter-day "Bye!" (5)

30.Boston conveyance (5)

32.Hope unit? (3)

34.Ah-ooo-ga! horns (3)

36.Vehicles for the "Cool Runnings" crew (8)

38.Without anger (7)

39.Vittorio Emanuele, re ___ (7)

40.Place for social climbers? (7)

41.Arm bone (4)

43.Very good: Ger. (7)

44.Show your worth ("up") (7)

45.Blunder: Fr. (7)

48.Nevada senator (6)

51.Finlandia House architect (5)

52.Skinflint (5)

55.1814 treaty site, to the French (4)

56.Adah's husband (4)

59.I'm so stoked about this bill! (3)

61.Explanatory intros (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Ethiopian seaport (7)

8.Recouped (7)

15.Persian rug (7)

16.___ of cigarettes (7)

17.Greek historian. (7)

18.Seat of North Carolina's Edgecombe County (7)

19.It may be passed down (3)

20.I Am ___ (7)

22.Actor with a namesake cereal (3)

23.Village of Russia (4)

25.Ender for dime or dollar (5)

26.___ a loss (4)

27.Real bargain (5)

29.Immature newt (3)

30.Plumbing, for one (5)

31.Smacker (6)

33.Describing some shady walks. (8)

35.Run up ___ (4)

37.Scotch Tape package feature (4)

38.Instigator's phrase (8)

42.Ouzo flavorings (6)

46.Gymnastics event (5)

47.Law degree. (3)

49.Ano nuevo starter (5)

50.Suffix for kitchen or cigar (4)

51.Al ___, Algerian earthquake scene: 1980 (5)

53.Boarded up (4)

54.Well, __-di-dah (3)

55.1959-'74 Ford model (7)

57.Queue after Q (3)

58.New Haven song finish (7)

60.Bantu spear (7)

62.Sandwich ingredient for many? (7)

63.Groups (7)

64.Salt pits: Span. (7)

65.I've got this (7)

Down

1.Tiny memory chip (7)

2.. . . a tall ship and ___ steer her by: Masefield (7)

3.European head of NATO ground forces. (7)

4.Alternative to SPSS or STATA (3)

5.The Malay apple. (4)

6.Military ladies branch, at one time (5)

7.Having handles (6)

8.Drip site (8)

9.And I sae weary fu' ___!: Burns (5)

10.Early capital of Japan (4)

11.Hold on (3)

12.Lex Luthor alter ego, once (7)

13.Wear away by abrasion (7)

14.In a tangle (7)

21.1997 U2 hit that Bono wrote about his mom (4)

24.Dairy case designation (7)

26.Medicinal iris extracts (7)

28.Latter-day "Bye!" (5)

30.Boston conveyance (5)

32.Hope unit? (3)

34.Ah-ooo-ga! horns (3)

36.Vehicles for the "Cool Runnings" crew (8)

38.Without anger (7)

39.Vittorio Emanuele, re ___ (7)

40.Place for social climbers? (7)

41.Arm bone (4)

43.Very good: Ger. (7)

44.Show your worth ("up") (7)

45.Blunder: Fr. (7)

48.Nevada senator (6)

51.Finlandia House architect (5)

52.Skinflint (5)

55.1814 treaty site, to the French (4)

56.Adah's husband (4)

59.I'm so stoked about this bill! (3)

61.Explanatory intros (3)

Solving Tools

About This Money & Shopping Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, May 25, 2026 features a Money & Shopping theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 down).

Cash in on clues about finances, shopping, commerce, economics, and everything related to money and consumer culture.

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 Money & Shopping crossword puzzle was published on Monday, May 25, 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: Money & Shopping

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Solving Money & Shopping Puzzles

Money & Shopping 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 money & shopping
• 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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