Daily Crossword — Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.It holds the lock (4)

10.Outposts, in India (4)

14.Mill (Ger.) (5)

15.Picture, in design slang (4)

16.Cleaning product prefix (4)

17.... attired in ___ of white (Shakespeare) (5)

18.Victor at Dien Bien Phu (4)

19.Resort town in SE Switzerland. (4)

20.For example... (3)

21.Less-than-urgent treatment? (11)

24.Hotel-room rate abbr. (4)

25.Capture, as a spirit (6)

26.Insects also known as Florida woods cockroaches (12)

31.Von Munchhausen (5)

32.Choice between two unknowns (4)

33.Change in velocity over time, for short (3)

36.___-ear (tropical abalone) (4)

37.Displayed, old style. (5)

39.Clock-radio letters (4)

40.Now can you admit I was right? (3)

41.Phonetically derived term used by some genderqueer people (4)

42.Sourness (5)

43.Cosmo comment? (12)

46.Saw (6)

49.Uncloses poetically (4)

50.Nostalgic video gamer's comment (11)

53.Star Wars character (3)

56.Drinks like Rover (4)

57.Sally ___ (English teacake) (4)

58.Polyphonic vocal piece. (5)

60.Aussie bird, once (4)

61.Giant: obs. (4)

62.Suffixes for threads (5)

63.Exhibit (4)

64.400mg of ibuprofen, perhaps (4)

65.Smooth-talking. (5)

Down

1.Like some bobsled teams (4)

2.Willa Cather's "One of __" (4)

3.If you say so then... (4)

4.Mediation group. (3)

5.Animal corral. (7)

6.Bilingual. (6)

7.Line of "oil-powered" haircolor made by Garnier (4)

8.Genus of evergreens. (4)

9.Climber's problem (8)

10.Totally dries up (6)

11.React to, as a stunning display (5)

12.Ridge on a metal object (5)

13.Yes or no follower (5)

22.NYC clock setting (3)

23.Motherless calf (var.) (4)

24.Chief mil. doctors (4)

26.Cops' orgs. (4)

27.Peer Gynt's mom (4)

28.Gaelic (4)

29.Kind of daisy (5)

30.Acknowledge the applause (3)

33.What ___ mind reader? (4)

34.Woodworker: Abbr. (4)

35.Initialism in color printing (4)

37.Markedly uneven. (8)

38.Title of British sovereign. (3)

39.SALT treaty weapons (4)

41.White-tailed eagles (4)

42.Gains again, as trust (7)

43.Be a brown-noser ... or a literal description of the movement within this puzzle's three pairs of theme answers (6)

44.City near Vichy (6)

45.D&D;, e.g. (3)

46.Rained hard, in Yorkshire (5)

47.Archipelago in Ryukyu chain. (5)

48.Cry of dismay (5)

51.Prefix with "pilot" or "mobile" (4)

52.Rolex alternative (4)

53.When doubled, a song-turned-meme performed by Gary Brolsma (4)

54.Tel Aviv-based news site (4)

55.Gds. (4)

59.__ Rosenkavalier (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.It holds the lock (4)

10.Outposts, in India (4)

14.Mill (Ger.) (5)

15.Picture, in design slang (4)

16.Cleaning product prefix (4)

17.... attired in ___ of white (Shakespeare) (5)

18.Victor at Dien Bien Phu (4)

19.Resort town in SE Switzerland. (4)

20.For example... (3)

21.Less-than-urgent treatment? (11)

24.Hotel-room rate abbr. (4)

25.Capture, as a spirit (6)

26.Insects also known as Florida woods cockroaches (12)

31.Von Munchhausen (5)

32.Choice between two unknowns (4)

33.Change in velocity over time, for short (3)

36.___-ear (tropical abalone) (4)

37.Displayed, old style. (5)

39.Clock-radio letters (4)

40.Now can you admit I was right? (3)

41.Phonetically derived term used by some genderqueer people (4)

42.Sourness (5)

43.Cosmo comment? (12)

46.Saw (6)

49.Uncloses poetically (4)

50.Nostalgic video gamer's comment (11)

53.Star Wars character (3)

56.Drinks like Rover (4)

57.Sally ___ (English teacake) (4)

58.Polyphonic vocal piece. (5)

60.Aussie bird, once (4)

61.Giant: obs. (4)

62.Suffixes for threads (5)

63.Exhibit (4)

64.400mg of ibuprofen, perhaps (4)

65.Smooth-talking. (5)

Down

1.Like some bobsled teams (4)

2.Willa Cather's "One of __" (4)

3.If you say so then... (4)

4.Mediation group. (3)

5.Animal corral. (7)

6.Bilingual. (6)

7.Line of "oil-powered" haircolor made by Garnier (4)

8.Genus of evergreens. (4)

9.Climber's problem (8)

10.Totally dries up (6)

11.React to, as a stunning display (5)

12.Ridge on a metal object (5)

13.Yes or no follower (5)

22.NYC clock setting (3)

23.Motherless calf (var.) (4)

24.Chief mil. doctors (4)

26.Cops' orgs. (4)

27.Peer Gynt's mom (4)

28.Gaelic (4)

29.Kind of daisy (5)

30.Acknowledge the applause (3)

33.What ___ mind reader? (4)

34.Woodworker: Abbr. (4)

35.Initialism in color printing (4)

37.Markedly uneven. (8)

38.Title of British sovereign. (3)

39.SALT treaty weapons (4)

41.White-tailed eagles (4)

42.Gains again, as trust (7)

43.Be a brown-noser ... or a literal description of the movement within this puzzle's three pairs of theme answers (6)

44.City near Vichy (6)

45.D&D;, e.g. (3)

46.Rained hard, in Yorkshire (5)

47.Archipelago in Ryukyu chain. (5)

48.Cry of dismay (5)

51.Prefix with "pilot" or "mobile" (4)

52.Rolex alternative (4)

53.When doubled, a song-turned-meme performed by Gary Brolsma (4)

54.Tel Aviv-based news site (4)

55.Gds. (4)

59.__ Rosenkavalier (3)

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About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, September 30, 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.

September 2026 Crossword Archive

This Tools & Objects crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, September 30, 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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• 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, September 30, 2026