"'Scuse me while ___ the sky ..." (line from Hendrix's "Purple Haze"): 2 wds.

5 letters40 DownLast seen May 19, 2026

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About this clue

The clue “"'Scuse me while ___ the sky ..." (line from Hendrix's "Purple Haze"): 2 wds.” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on May 19, 2026, where it appeared as 40 Down. The solution is IKISS — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-square down 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 ""'Scuse me while ___ the sky ..." (line from Hendrix's "Purple Haze"): 2 wds." in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is IKISS, a 5-letter word that appeared as 40 Down in the puzzle dated May 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to ""'Scuse me while ___ the sky ..." (line from Hendrix's "Purple Haze"): 2 wds." have?
The answer has 5 letters: IKISS.
When did the clue ""'Scuse me while ___ the sky ..." (line from Hendrix's "Purple Haze"): 2 wds." appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on May 19, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the May 19, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for May 19, 2026.
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