Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
4 letters55 AcrossLast seen April 21, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for April 21, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates”, 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 “Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on April 21, 2026, where it appeared as 55 Across. The solution is SHOE — 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 "Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is SHOE, a 4-letter word that appeared as 55 Across in the puzzle dated April 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates" have?
The answer has 4 letters: SHOE.
When did the clue "Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on April 21, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the April 21, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for April 21, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

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

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