Daily Themed Crossword Clue Answers Today August 18, 2025

Looking for today’s Daily Themed Crossword Clue Answers? Below, you’ll find the complete list of Across and Down clues from the August 18, 2025 puzzle. Each clue is paired with its correct answer and a short explanation, helping solvers understand the logic and trivia behind the solution. This not only helps you finish the puzzle but also improves your crossword-solving skills for the future.

ACROSS Clues and Answers

Acorn producer Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: OAK

The oak tree is nature's acorn factory, producing these nuts that serve as food for wildlife and can grow into new oak trees. This common three-letter crossword answer refers to the hardwood tree known for its strength and longevity.

CD-___: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ROM

ROM stands for Read-Only Memory, a type of computer storage that contains data that can only be read, not written to. In the context of CD-ROM, it refers to Compact Disc Read-Only Memory, a pre-pressed optical disc containing data.

___ Moines, Iowa Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DES

Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in Iowa. The French name "Des Moines" likely derives from the Des Moines River, making "DES" a frequent crossword answer when referring to this Midwestern city.

Train track Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: RAIL

A rail is the metal bar that forms part of a railroad track. Trains run on two parallel rails, which guide the wheels and support the weight of the locomotive and cars.

"___ Believer," song by the Monkees: 2 wds. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: IMA

"I'm a Believer" is a hit song written by Neil Diamond and recorded by The Monkees in 1966. The contracted form "I'M A" becomes "IMA" in crossword puzzles, representing the song's opening words.

"Many moons ___..." Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: AGO

This phrase refers to something that happened a long time in the past. "Many moons ago" is a poetic way of saying "a long time ago," with "ago" being the standard word to indicate past time.

Domesticate, as an animal Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: TAME

To tame an animal means to domesticate it or make it gentle and less wild. This process has been crucial in human history, allowing us to keep pets and work with animals in agriculture.

___ and groan Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: MOAN

"Moan and groan" is a common expression describing sounds of complaint or discomfort. Both words are onomatopoeia, imitating the sounds people make when in pain or dissatisfied.

Truckload weight unit Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: TON

A ton is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States (short ton). It's commonly used to measure heavy loads, especially in trucking and shipping industries.

"Through," in an itinerary Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: VIA

Via is a Latin word meaning "by way of" or "through," commonly used in travel itineraries to indicate a route or stopover point. For example, "New York to Los Angeles via Chicago."

Recruit, as a new employee Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: HIRE

To hire means to employ someone for wages or salary. It's the process of recruiting and bringing new employees into an organization.

"___ on a Sunday Afternoon," track by Queen that celebrates the seventh day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: LAZING

"Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon" is a song from Queen's 1975 album "A Night at the Opera." The word "lazing" means spending time in a relaxed, idle manner.

Top card in a deck Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ACE

The ace is typically the highest-ranking card in many card games, though it can also be the lowest in some games. Each suit in a standard deck has one ace.

Brian ___ of ambient music Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ENO

Brian Eno is a British musician, composer, and record producer known as one of the pioneers of ambient music. He's also famous for his work with Roxy Music and collaborations with David Bowie.

Morse code dot Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DIT

In Morse code, "dit" represents the short signal (dot), while "dah" represents the long signal (dash). These two elements combine to form all letters and numbers in Morse code.

Hydrochloric ___ (stomach substance) Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ACID

Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid produced naturally in the stomach to help digest food and kill bacteria. It's a crucial component of gastric juice.

"Been there, ___ that!" Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DONE

This casual expression indicates that someone has already experienced something and isn't interested in repeating it. The full phrase is "Been there, done that."

"A Wednesday ___," song by Johnny Cash that celebrates the third day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: CAR

"One Piece at a Time" references a Wednesday car, relating to Cash's song about a factory worker who builds a Cadillac by stealing parts over many years.

Backgammon cubes Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DICE

Dice are the cubic gaming pieces with dots (pips) from one to six on each face. Backgammon uses two dice to determine moves.

Arya Stark's father in "Game of Thrones" Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: NED

Ned Stark (Eddard Stark) is a main character in the early seasons of Game of Thrones, serving as the honorable Lord of Winterfell and father to the Stark children.

Christmas month, briefly Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DEC

December, abbreviated as DEC, is the twelfth month of the year and contains Christmas Day on the 25th.

First two digit number Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: TEN

Ten is indeed the first two-digit number in our decimal system, coming after the single-digit 9.

Actor Cage of "National Treasure," familiarly Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: NIC

Nicolas Cage, often called "Nic," is an Academy Award-winning actor known for films like National Treasure, Face/Off, and Leaving Las Vegas.

Possible answer to "Are we there now?": 2 wds. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: NOTYET

"Not yet" is a common response to impatient questions about arrival time, especially familiar to parents on road trips with children.

Place for mascara Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: LASH

Eyelashes, shortened to "lash," are where mascara is applied to darken, thicken, and lengthen them for cosmetic enhancement.

Lead-in to "dermis" or "center" Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: EPI

"Epi-" is a Greek prefix meaning "upon" or "above." Epidermis is the outer layer of skin, and epicenter is the point on Earth's surface above an earthquake's origin.

Vaccine-approving body: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and food safety.

Female sibling, informally Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: SIS

"Sis" is an informal, affectionate term for sister, commonly used in casual conversation and family settings.

Like a somewhat open door Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: AJAR

Ajar describes a door or window that is slightly open, not fully closed but not wide open either.

Carry-___ (light luggage) Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ONS

Carry-ons are pieces of luggage small enough to be taken into an aircraft cabin, stored in overhead bins or under seats.

Synonym of "final," briefly Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ULT

"Ult" is short for "ultimate," meaning final or last. It's sometimes used in business correspondence, though less commonly today.

"___ Tuesday," rock ballad by the Rolling Stones that celebrates the second day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: RUBY

"Ruby Tuesday" is a 1967 song by The Rolling Stones, reaching #1 in several countries. The title refers to a person, with Tuesday being part of their name.

Mouse's bigger cousin Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: RAT

Rats and mice are both rodents, with rats being generally larger. Both are common in crosswords due to their short, vowel-rich spellings.

Ice cream maker Joseph Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: EDY

Joseph Edy founded Edy's Grand Ice Cream in 1928 (also known as Dreyer's in some regions). The brand remains popular in American supermarkets.

"A Death in the Family" author James Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: AGEE

James Agee was an American novelist, journalist, poet, and screenwriter. His novel "A Death in the Family" won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1958.

DOWN Clues and Answers

Scrap of food left on the plate (anagram of "rot") Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ORT

An ort is a morsel or scrap of food left after a meal. This archaic term appears frequently in crosswords due to its useful letter combination.

Battery size for small electronics Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: AAA

Triple-A batteries are cylindrical batteries commonly used in small electronic devices like remote controls, wireless mice, and small flashlights.

The main Kardashian Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: KIM

Kim Kardashian is arguably the most famous member of the Kardashian family, known for reality TV, business ventures, and social media influence.

Carnival city, popularly Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: RIO

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosts one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations, featuring parades, samba dancing, and elaborate costumes.

Nebraska's largest metropolis Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: OMAHA

Omaha is Nebraska's largest city, located on the Missouri River. It's known for the College World Series and as Warren Buffett's hometown.

"___ Monday," hit by the Bangles that celebrates the first day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: MANIC

"Manic Monday" was a 1986 hit song by The Bangles, written by Prince under the pseudonym "Christopher." It describes the stress of starting the work week.

Romantic outing Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DATE

A date is a social or romantic appointment or engagement, typically between two people exploring a potential relationship.

Narcissist's prominent trait Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: EGO

Ego refers to a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Narcissists are characterized by an inflated ego and excessive self-focus.

Dad's boy Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: SON

A son is a male child in relation to his parents. This simple three-letter word is a crossword staple.

Jeans maker ___ Strauss Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: LEVI

Levi Strauss founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans in 1853. Levi's remains one of the world's most recognized denim brands.

It's taught at Hogwarts Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: MAGIC

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter series teaches various forms of magic to young witches and wizards.

The Hoosier State, for short Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: IND

Indiana is known as the Hoosier State, abbreviated as IND. The origin of "Hoosier" as a nickname for Indiana residents remains debated.

Go through "Pride and Prejudice," say Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: READ

To read means to look at and comprehend written words. "Pride and Prejudice" is Jane Austen's classic novel from 1813.

Energy-efficient bulb: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: LED

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, an energy-efficient lighting technology that uses significantly less power than traditional incandescent bulbs.

Unnamed author, briefly Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ANON

"Anon" is short for anonymous, used when an author's identity is unknown or withheld. It's commonly seen in quotation attributions.

Comfort ___ (area where you're at ease) Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ZONE

A comfort zone is a psychological state where a person feels familiar, safe, and at ease, typically involving routine activities with minimal stress.

Teeny amount Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: TAD

A tad is a small amount or degree, used informally to indicate "a little bit" of something.

Seattle or Atlanta, e.g. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: CITY

Both Seattle and Atlanta are major cities in the United States, representing urban centers with significant populations and economic importance.

Drink with a polar bear mascot Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ICEE

ICEE is a frozen carbonated beverage brand known for its polar bear mascot. It's similar to a Slurpee and available at many convenience stores and movie theaters.

Something that might be created by accident? Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DENT

A dent is an indentation or hollow in a surface, often caused by impact. The wordplay here is that car accidents often create dents.

___ Mode, "The Incredibles" character Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: EDNA

Edna Mode is the fashion designer for superheroes in Pixar's "The Incredibles" films, famous for her rule against capes and distinctive appearance.

Philosopher ___ Descartes Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: RENE

René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, famous for the phrase "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).

"Chicago P.D." character, informally Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: COP

A cop is informal slang for a police officer. "Chicago P.D." is a television drama about police officers in Chicago.

___ a statement (make public) Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: ISSUE

To issue a statement means to make an official announcement or declaration public, commonly done by organizations or public figures.

"Thursday's ___," song by David Bowie that celebrates the fourth day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: CHILD

"Thursday's Child" is a song from David Bowie's 1999 album "Hours." The title references the nursery rhyme "Monday's Child."

Beauty queen's crown Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: TIARA

A tiara is an ornamental crown or semi-circular headband worn by women, particularly beauty pageant winners and brides.

"___ Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," Katy Perry anthem that celebrates the fifth day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: LAST

"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" is a 2011 hit song by Katy Perry celebrating weekend partying. T.G.I.F. stands for "Thank God It's Friday."

"Saturday Night's ___ for Fighting," song by Elton John that celebrates the sixth day of the week Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: FOR

This should be "ALRIGHT" - "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" is a 1973 rock song by Elton John from the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

Strand from your parents?: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue

ANSWER: DNA

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) contains genetic information inherited from parents. The wordplay uses "strand" referring to DNA's double-helix structure.