Question

free printable crossword puzzle #3
this is the daily crossword puzzle #3 for jan 12, 2026
find the solution at
across

1. north dakotas state tree
2. live coal
3. snoopy ____
4. name in communism
5. bay of biscay feeder
6. paris version of \arnweideru\
7. something many do daily
8. raising goose bumps
9. group spirit
10. famous garden locale
11. military wear
12. ____ lanka
13. put down a new lawn
14. part of all web addresses?
15. stuff like that.
16. malt drink
17. impels
18. they often appear in a 17-across
19. with wings
20. pagan gods
21. corrosive
22. crys partner
23. sixth sense acronym
24. culmination
25. pensacola, for one
26. wachee peachtreewachtripper
27. perambulate
28. go by car
29. reference for a 17-across
30. sports facility
31. pravda founder
32. before, long ago
33. saw projections
34. oxidation byproduct
35. stay in a corner

down

1. roast hosts
2. town in many carols
3. tied up, in a way
4. if not
5. shorten blades
6. carbon dioxide measurer
7. software glitch
8. did a new sketch of
9. apostle from tarsus
10. cabinetmakers tool
11. calborne, for one
12. slipperiness exemplar
13. girl or boy of song
14. moral lapse
15. maze solution
16. tree trunk
17. stocking point
18. curtain inserts
19. the thing is?
20. down - filled comforter
21. nimble
22. shopping units
23. hot tub features
24. radial letters
25. reunion group
26. highly praise
27. disciple
28. possessive pronoun
29. valuable club
30. place for a pupil
31. they may be branded
32. dinner course
33. searches thoroughly
34. unit equivalent to 3.26 light years
35. clinton cabinet member william
36. promissory note acronym
37. forwarded
38. beehive state
39. limpness
40. squealer
41. henriette, for one
42. turn right
43. title of nobility

Answer:

To solve a crossword puzzle, we analyze each clue and find the appropriate answer based on word length, cross - references, and general knowledge. Here are some example solutions:

Across Clues

1. North Dakota's state tree: The state tree of North Dakota is the American Elm. But if we consider the common crossword answer for this, it's "ELM" (4 letters).
2. Live coal: A live coal is often referred to as a "EMBER" (5 letters).
3. Snoopy ___: Snoopy's last name is "BROWN", so the answer is "BROWN" (5 letters).
4. Name in Communism: A common name associated with Communism is "LENIN" (5 letters).
5. Bay of Biscay feeder: The Adour river feeds into the Bay of Biscay, but a more common crossword answer is "RIO" (3 letters, but maybe "ADOUR" is too long. Wait, maybe "ERD" no, better to think again. The Ulla river? No, maybe "RIO" is not right. Wait, the clue is "Bay of Biscay feeder", the river "NIVE" is a feeder? No, maybe "RIO" is a short form. Alternatively, "ERD" is not. Wait, maybe "RIO" is incorrect. Let's check the length. If the number of letters is, say, 4, maybe "RIBE"? No. Wait, maybe the answer is "RIO" (3 letters) as a general term for a river.
6. Paris version of "au revoir": In Paris, the more informal version of "au revoir" is "ADIEU" (5 letters).
7. Something many do daily: People often "EAT" (3 letters) or "WORK" (4 letters) daily. But a more crossword - appropriate answer could be "SHOP" (4 letters) or "READ" (4 letters). Wait, the length? Let's assume the length. If it's 5 letters, "DRESS" (no). Wait, "BLOG" (no). Maybe "EAT" is too short. Wait, maybe "EXER" (no). Wait, maybe "DINE" (4 letters).
8. Raising goose bumps: The action that raises goose bumps is "COLD" (4 letters) or the verb form "CHILL" (5 letters). "CHILL" is a better answer as it's a verb.
9. Group spirit: "ESPRIT" (6 letters) is a French word for spirit, and in English, "TEAM" (4 letters) or "MORALE" (6 letters). "MORALE" is a good answer for group spirit (6 letters).
10. Famous garden locale: A famous garden locale is "EDEN" (4 letters, referring to the Garden of Eden) or "KEW" (3 letters, as in Kew Gardens). "KEW" is a famous garden in London, so "KEW" (3 letters) is a good answer.
11. Military wear: Military wear includes "UNIFORM" (7 letters) or "CAP" (3 letters). "UNIFORM" is a more comprehensive answer.
12. ___ Lanka: The answer is "SRI" (3 letters, Sri Lanka).
13. Put down a new lawn: To put down a new lawn, you "SOD" (3 letters) it.
14. Part of all Web addresses?: All web addresses have "WWW" (3 letters) or "HTTP" (4 letters). But the part that is common is "DOT" (3 letters, as in.com,.org, etc. have a dot).
15. Stuff like that: The phrase "and so on" can be abbreviated as "ETC" (3 letters).
16. Mint drink: A mint drink is often a "JULEP" (5 letters, like a mint julep).
17. Impels: To impel means to "FORCE" (5 letters) or "DRIVE" (5 letters). "DRIVE" is a good answer.
18. They often appear in a 17 - Across: If 17 - Across is something people do daily, like "EAT", then "FOOD" (4 letters) often appears in eating. But if 17 - Across is "SHOP", then "GOODS" (5 letters) appear.
19. With wings: Something with wings is "BIRD" (4 letters) or "ANGEL" (5 letters).
20. Pagan gods: Pagan gods are often "DEMONS" (6 letters) or "DEITIES" (7 letters). "DEITIES" is a more accurate term.
21. Caustic: A caustic substance can be "ACID" (4 letters).
22. Onyx's partner: In jewelry, onyx is often paired with "AGATE" (5 letters) or "PEARL" (5 letters). "AGATE" is a common partner.
23. South - sense acronym: The acronym for south is "S" but that's too short. Wait, "SOUT" is not. Wait, maybe "SSE" (South - South - East) but that's a direction. Wait, the clue is "South - sense acronym", maybe "S" is too short. Wait, maybe "SUD" (French for south) but that's not an acronym. Wait, maybe "S" is the answer (1 letter) but that's unlikely. Wait, maybe "SOS" no. Wait, maybe "S" is the answer.
24. Culmination: The culmination of something is its "PEAK" (4 letters) or "CLIMAX" (6 letters). "CLIMAX" is a more comprehensive answer.
25. Pincushion, for one: A pincushion is a "TOOL" (4 letters) or a "HOLDER" (6 letters). "HOLDER" is a better description.
26. Wacky Races - wardrober: In Wacky Races, the wardrober (the one who deals with clothes) - maybe "RACER" (5 letters) as the characters are racers.
27. Perambulate: To perambulate means to "WALK" (4 letters) or "STROLL" (6 letters). "STROLL" is a good answer.
28. Go by car: To go by car is to "RIDE" (4 letters) or "DRIVE" (5 letters). "DRIVE" is a more direct answer.
29. Reference for a 17 - Across: If 17 - Across is "EAT", a reference for eating could be a "MENU" (4 letters).
30. Sports facility: A sports facility is a "STADIUM" (7 letters) or "ARENA" (5 letters). "ARENA" is a common answer.
31. Pravda founder: The founder of Pravda was Vladimir Lenin, but the answer is "LENIN" (5 letters).
32. Before, long ago: "AGO" (3 letters) or "ONCE" (4 letters). "ONCE" is a better answer.
33. Saw projections: A saw has "TEETH" (5 letters) as projections.
34. Box - opening item: A box - opening item is a "KNIFE" (5 letters) or "SCISSORS" (7 letters). "KNIFE" is a common answer.
35. Lay in a corner: To lay in a corner is to "REST" (4 letters) or "LEAN" (4 letters). "LEAN" is a good answer.

Down Clues

1. Roast hosts: The people who host a roast are "MCs" (2 letters) or "HOSTS" (5 letters). "HOSTS" is a more direct answer.
2. Town in many cities: A common town - like area in many cities is a "SUBURB" (6 letters) or "WARD" (4 letters). "WARD" is a common answer.
3. Tied up, in a way: To be tied up in a way is to be "BOUND" (5 letters) or "TIED" (4 letters). "BOUND" is a better answer.
4. If not: The phrase "if not" can be replaced by "ELSE" (4 letters).
5. Shorten blades: To shorten blades, you "GRIND" (5 letters) or "SHARPEN" (7 letters). But to shorten, maybe "CUT" (3 letters) or "FILE" (4 letters). "FILE" is a good answer.
6. Carbon dioxide measurer: A device to measure carbon dioxide is a "METER" (5 letters) or "SENSOR" (6 letters). "METER" is a common answer.
7. Software glitch: A software glitch is a "BUG" (3 letters) or "ERROR" (5 letters). "BUG" is a common answer.
8. Did a new sketch of: To do a new sketch of something is to "DRAW" (4 letters) or "REDRAW" (6 letters). "REDRAW" is a good answer.
9. Apostle from Tarsus: The apostle from Tarsus is "PAUL" (4 letters).
10. Cabinetmaker's tool: A cabinetmaker's tool is a "PLANE" (5 letters) or "SAW" (3 letters). "PLANE" is a common answer.
11. Calborne, for one: Calborne is a surname, so it's a "NAME" (4 letters) or "SIR" (3 letters) if it's a title. Wait, maybe "SIR" is not. Wait, "Calborne" is a surname, so the answer is "NAME" (4 letters).
12. Slipperiness exemplar: A slipperiness exemplar is "ICE" (3 letters) or "OIL" (3 letters). "ICE" is a common answer.
13. Girl or boy of song: In songs, a girl or boy can be a "CHILD" (5 letters) or "KID" (3 letters). "KID" is a common answer.
14. Moral lapse: A moral lapse is a "SIN" (3 letters) or "ERROR" (5 letters). "SIN" is a common answer.
15. Maze solution: The solution to a maze is a "PATH" (4 letters) or "ROUTE" (5 letters). "PATH" is a common answer.
16. Tree trunk: The part of a tree trunk is the "BARK" (4 letters) or "WOOD" (4 letters). "BARK" is a common answer.
17. Stocking point: A stocking point is a "TOE" (3 letters) or "HEEL" (4 letters). "TOE" is a common answer.
18. Curtain inserts: Curtain inserts are "TACKS" (5 letters) or "RODS" (4 letters). "RODS" is a common answer.
19. The thing is?: The phrase "the thing is" can be "THAT" (4 letters) or "WELL" (4 letters). "THAT" is a common answer.
20. Down - filled comforter: A down - filled comforter is a "DUVE" (4 letters, British term) or "COMA" (4 letters, no). Wait, "DOWN" is part of it, but the answer is "DUCK" (4 letters, as down comes from ducks) or "COMFORTER" (9 letters). "DUCK" is a common answer.
21. Nimble: "AGILE" (5 letters) is a synonym for nimble.
22. Shopping units: Shopping units are "CART" (4 letters) or "BASKET" (6 letters). "BASKET" is a common answer.
23. Hot tub features: Hot tub features are "JETS" (4 letters) or "BUBBLES" (7 letters). "JETS" is a common answer.
24. Radial letters: The radial letters in a tire are "R" (1 letter) or "RAD" (3 letters). "RAD" is a common answer.
25. Reunion group: A reunion group is a "CLASS" (5 letters) or "FAMILY" (6 letters). "CLASS" is a common answer.
26. Highly praise: To highly praise is to "LAUD" (4 letters) or "EXTOL" (5 letters). "EXTOL" is a common answer.
27. Disciple: A disciple is a "FOLLOWER" (7 letters) or "STUDENT" (7 letters). "FOLLOWER" is a common answer.
28. Possessive pronoun: A possessive pronoun is "MY" (2 letters), "YOUR" (4 letters), or "HIS" (3 letters). "HIS" is a common answer.
29. Valuable club: A valuable club in a deck of cards is an "ACE" (3 letters) or a "JACK" (4 letters). "ACE" is a common answer.
30. Piece for a pupil: A piece for a pupil (as in a student) is a "BOOK" (4 letters) or "PAPER" (5 letters). "BOOK" is a common answer.
31. They may be branded: Things that may be branded are "CATTLE" (6 letters) or "GOODS" (5 letters). "CATTLE" is a common answer.
32. Dinner course: A dinner course is a "COURSE" (6 letters) or "ENTREE" (6 letters). "ENTREE" is a common answer.
33. Searches thoroughly: To search thoroughly is to "SCOUR" (5 letters) or "RANSACK" (7 letters). "SCOUR" is a common answer.
34. Unit equivalent to 3.26 light years: A parsec is a unit equivalent to 3.26 light years, so the answer is "PARSEC" (6 letters).
35. Clinton Cabinet member William: William Cohen was a Clinton Cabinet member, so the answer is "COHEN" (5 letters).
36. Promissory note acronym: The acronym for a promissory note is "PN" (2 letters) or "IOU" (3 letters). "IOU" is a common answer.
37. Forwarded: To forward something is to "SEND" (4 letters) or "TRANSFER" (8 letters). "SEND" is a common answer.
38. Beehive State: The Beehive State is Utah, so the answer is "UTAH" (4 letters).
39. Lamplight: Lamplight is "GLOW" (4 letters) or "LIGHT" (5 letters). "GLOW" is a common answer.
40. Squealer: A squealer is a "PIG" (3 letters) or "RAT" (3 letters). "PIG" is a common answer.
41. Henna, for one: Henna is a "DYE" (3 letters) or "PLANT" (5 letters). "DYE" is a common answer.
42. Turn right: To turn right is to "VEER" (4 letters) or "TURN" (4 letters). "VEER" is a common answer.
43. Title of nobility: A title of nobility is "LORD" (4 letters) or "DUKE" (4 letters). "LORD" is a common answer.

This is just a sample of how to solve the crossword. To get the complete solution, one needs to consider the length of each answer (based on the number of squares in the crossword grid for each clue) and the cross - referencing letters from other solved clues.

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