Crossword Jam Daily Challenge Answers
May 17, 2026
Updated May 17, 2026 - Answers checked by Sofia Reyes, Senior Puzzle Editor
All 8 Required Words for May 17, 2026
| Word | Length | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DEW | 3 | One of the 5 three-letter words here. Clear these first - they open the crossings. |
| DIM | 3 | One of the 5 three-letter words here. Clear these first - they open the crossings. |
| FED | 3 | The -ED ending - park those tiles at the end. |
| FEW | 3 | One of the 5 three-letter words here. Clear these first - they open the crossings. |
| MIDWIFE | 7 | The longest answer here at 7 letters. |
| WED | 3 | The -ED ending - park those tiles at the end. |
| WIDE | 4 | 4 letters, using W, I, D, E. |
| WIFE | 4 | Part of MIDWIFE - find it first. |
The Crossword Jam Daily Challenge for May 17, 2026 brings 8 words to solve using 0 wheel tiles. The longest answer today is MIDWIFE, which stretches across 7 cells. If you are working through the full daily challenge archive, this puzzle sits comfortably in the moderate range.
Unlike the main pack levels, the daily challenge does not consume lives or affect your star count. It is a standalone puzzle that resets at midnight UTC every day. If you get stuck on the last word, try our wheel finder tool - enter your remaining tiles and it will show every valid combination instantly.
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