Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Pierces with a skewer, say

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
5 letters53 AcrossLast seen May 16, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for May 16, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Pierces with a skewer, say”, 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 “Pierces with a skewer, say” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on May 16, 2026, where it appeared as 53 Across. The solution is STABS — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-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 "Pierces with a skewer, say" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is STABS, a 5-letter word that appeared as 53 Across in the puzzle dated May 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Pierces with a skewer, say" have?
The answer has 5 letters: STABS.
When did the clue "Pierces with a skewer, say" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on May 16, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the May 16, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for May 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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