Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
4 letters55 AcrossLast seen January 16, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for January 16, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

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About this clue

The clue “Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 16, 2026, where it appeared as 55 Across. The solution is MEAD — a 4-letter word that fits the 4-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is MEAD, a 4-letter word that appeared as 55 Across in the puzzle dated January 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman" have?
The answer has 4 letters: MEAD.
When did the clue "Margaret ___, anthropologist known for her work with youth whose book was heavily contested by David Freeman" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on January 16, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the January 16, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for January 16, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

Twelve years editing daily puzzle solutions. Themed crosswords, wordplay, and the occasional cryptic.

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