Crossword Answers for Thursday, 26 March 2026

All 32 answers to the daily crossword for Thursday, 26 March 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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Slang for sexual intercourse FUCK
5
Cover as if with a shroud HID
8
A small island ISLE
9
A small shelter for domestic animals COTE
10
Rely on for support LEAN
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Where the air is unconfined OPEN
12
A pompous fool ASS
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A composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines POEM
14
A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water SHELF
16
Get or derive DREW
17
A large pot for making coffee or tea URN
20
An immeasurably long period of time AEON
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The sky as viewed during daylight BLUE
22
An adherent of any branch of Taoism TAOS
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An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining ILLS
24
Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees ELM
25
Color with dye DYES

Down

1
A threadlike structure FILA
2
The act of using USES
3
A room in a school where lessons take place CLASSROOM
4
The range of vision KEN
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It is hoped HOPEFULLY
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An individual instance of a type of symbol ITEM
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A unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts DEN
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Loose heat COOL
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Long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation PEW
15
Adult female bird HENS
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A plank of softwood DEAL
18
Prescribed guide for conduct or action RULE
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A strip of land projecting into a body of water NESS
20
Take in solid food ATE
21
Invoke upon BID