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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Crossword Daily

Start your day with the perfect blend of challenge and comfort. Grab your coffee and dive into today's puzzle.

Difficulty: Medium
15x15 Grid

Daily Crossword

Theme: Mixed

Difficulty: Medium (3/5 stars)

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Across

1.Del Monte ad? (7)
8.Lie detector (7)
15.They're rolled out under the stars (7)
16.Saint __ of Seville (7)
17.Part of a shoe. (7)
18.Standard deviation measures (7)
19.Highway sign abbr. (3)
20.Since ___ apples . . . : Byron (6)
22.But, ___ presses to my memory: Juliet (3)
23.1981 Dudley Moore comedy (4)
25.Bless __ ...: Psalm 68 (5)
26.Last one ___ rotten egg! (4)
27.Having a gullet, as a bird (5)
29.Amiram ___, Iran-contra figure (3)
30.Part of the "Stepquote." (5)
31.Chintzy cigar (6)
33.Criticize sharply (8)
35.Bronte's Jane (4)
37.507, to Caligula (4)
38.Skinless dried plum. (8)
42.Coke and Pepsi competitor now manufactured by Keurig Dr Pepper (6)
46.Backup org. for gyrenes (5)
47.Prefix meaning "one quintillion" (3)
49.Composer ___ Husa (5)
50.The Beatles' "Let __" (4)
51.It was used to get Capone (5)
53.Soviet WWII counterintelligence (4)
54.Capacity-crowd letters (3)
55.Third generation of Japanese-Americans (6)
56.Brady Bill opponents (3)
57.Vancouver Island city for which a chocolate treat is named (7)
59.Set atop (7)
62.Online seller (7)
63.Egg-laying mammals (7)
64.Some bears (7)
65.International waters (7)

Down

1.Bourbon Street get-togethers? (7)
2.One many layers above teachers, derisively (7)
3.Climax setting, sometimes (7)
4.7 letters (3)
5.Mighty Dog alternative (3)
6.Newsman Garrick (5)
7.Bygone multinational political group (1976-1997) (6)
8.Place where up is down and good is bad (8)
9.Gave support to (5)
10.Input devices (4)
11.Conductor de Waart (3)
12.City with the CN Tower (7)
13.Able was I ___ . . . (7)
14.Further ebonize (7)
21.Sponsorship (4)
24.Architectural style: Fr. (7)
26.Source of indigo. (7)
28.One fixing things around the house (5)
30.Like some berry farms, in commercialese (5)
32.Borderlands center (3)
34.French month: Abbr. (3)
36.Roosevelt, et al. (8)
38.Junior associates. (7)
39.Beaked (7)
40.Like the boss of a shield. (7)
41.Warning signs (4)
43.Where Mainland is. (7)
44.Surfboard leash (7)
45.Balkan country that it sounds like it could be a festival in upstate New York (7)
48.City inhabited since about 5,000 BCE (6)
51.Circus act (5)
52.Charlton Heston title role of 1968 (5)
55.Spawn of fish (4)
58.Feel crummy (3)
60.Engineers' org. (3)
61.Camel holder: Abbr. (3)

Solving Tools

How to Use Our Crossword Interface

Our interactive crossword interface makes solving puzzles intuitive and enjoyable. Here's how to navigate and use all the features:

Navigation:
  • • Click any square to start typing
  • • Use arrow keys to move between squares
  • • Press Tab to switch between Across and Down
  • • Click clues to jump to that word
Solving Tools:
  • • Reveal Letter: Get help with the current square
  • • Reveal Word: Show the entire current word
  • • Check Answer: Verify your entries are correct
  • • Undo: Reverse your last action
  • • Save Progress: Keep your work for later

Our crossword solver tools help you learn while maintaining the challenge. Perfect for both beginners and experts!

Benefits of Daily Crosswords

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  • • Improves vocabulary and language skills naturally
  • • Enhances memory and cognitive flexibility
  • • Reduces stress through focused, meditative solving
  • • Boosts problem-solving abilities and lateral thinking
  • • Provides mental stimulation that may help prevent cognitive decline

Studies show that daily brain games like crosswords can help maintain mental sharpness as we age. Make crosswords part of your daily routine for lasting cognitive benefits.

Crossword Themes & Categories

Our themed crossword puzzles cover a wide range of topics to keep your solving experience fresh and engaging. Each theme is carefully crafted to provide both entertainment and educational value.

Popular Themes:
  • • Movies & TV Shows
  • • Science & Nature
  • • Sports & Recreation
  • • History & Geography
Seasonal Themes:
  • • Holiday Specials
  • • Literature & Books
  • • Food & Cooking
  • • Pop Culture

Crossword Difficulty Levels

Whether you're new to crossword puzzles or a seasoned solver, we have the perfect difficulty level for your skill level. Our three-tier system ensures everyone can enjoy the challenge.

1-2 Star Puzzles:

Perfect for beginners. Simple vocabulary, straightforward clues, and familiar topics.

3 Star Puzzles:

Moderate challenge with wordplay, some specialized knowledge required.

4 Star Puzzles:

Challenging puzzles with complex wordplay and specialized knowledge.

5 Star Puzzles:

Expert-level puzzles with complex wordplay, obscure references, and advanced clues.

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