Daily Crossword — Thursday, October 23, 2025

Daily Crossword - Thursday, October 23, 2025

Theme: Reading & Writing

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.The ___; Virginia Woolf novel (5)

6.Fear of Dying author Jong (4)

10.Rhyme scheme (4)

14.NBA Magic home, to fans (5)

15.Boards for outside walls: Abbr. (4)

16.Yup, I see (4)

17.Classic English ballad, to a bad 59-Across player? (10)

19.Tiny car reviled in the '80s (4)

20.Go out (3)

21.Father (4)

22.Ultimatum word (6)

24.Word shouted at an aggressive driver (7)

26.Chinese town (4)

27.Amts. at JOANN Fabrics and Crafts (3)

28.Shifts (8)

32.Central mass of a puffball. (5)

35.Norse god of thunder (4)

36.Vulcan on "Enterprise" (4)

37.Eggs: Ger. (4)

38.Metalworkers (5)

39.City that self-describes as "The Biggest Little City in the World" (4)

40.Potent start? (4)

41.Heavy weights (4)

42.Arguer's retort (5)

43.Asphalt layer, perhaps (8)

45.But, ___ presses to my memory: Juliet (3)

46.Sans slack (4)

47.Guitarist Zappa (7)

51.Word in many sequel titles (6)

54.Works up hides. (4)

55.___ Clear Day.... (3)

56.Milky liquid: Abbr. (4)

57.Very cool, on message boards (10)

60.Ora pro ___ (4)

61.Representative Ilhan (4)

62.Hits the green? (5)

63.Crooked (4)

64.Musical term, in Greece (4)

65.CNN newsman Frank (5)

Down

1.__ Linda, CA (5)

2.Jewish eves (5)

3.Yellow-fever mosquito (5)

4.TLC providers (3)

5.Ingredient in toothpaste (7)

6.Chemical alkaloid (5)

7.___ done things differently (4)

8.Carriage: Abbr. (3)

9.Supposers. (8)

10.Chemical compound in "poppers" (11)

11.Raise ___ and cry (4)

12.Some sports cars (4)

13.Famous ___ (4)

18.Right-angled bends (4)

23.Take-away game that requires a bit of strategy (3)

25.Crossbreed with bell-shaped flowers (11)

26.Anticipatory cries (5)

28.Crepe de ___ (5)

29.Flew by (4)

30.Donkey's years (4)

31.Swamp: Dial. (4)

32.Conductor Solti (4)

33.Short luxury car (4)

34.Counting-out word (4)

35.Highest (5)

38.City in Virginia. (8)

42.Industrial fixtures that press holes in machined pieces (7)

45.Smart remark? (4)

47.The Wreck of the Mary __ (5)

48.Oh, my stars and garters! (5)

49.__, we various passions find . . .: Pope (5)

50.Island off Jutland. (5)

51.Actress Sofer (4)

52.Block of salt used as an Abyssinian money. (4)

53.Spanish pipe (4)

54.She's ___ That (4)

58.Suffix that's also a Spanish letter (3)

59.Milk pail: Dial. (3)

44.Pressure unit: Abbr.

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Across

1.The ___; Virginia Woolf novel (5)

6.Fear of Dying author Jong (4)

10.Rhyme scheme (4)

14.NBA Magic home, to fans (5)

15.Boards for outside walls: Abbr. (4)

16.Yup, I see (4)

17.Classic English ballad, to a bad 59-Across player? (10)

19.Tiny car reviled in the '80s (4)

20.Go out (3)

21.Father (4)

22.Ultimatum word (6)

24.Word shouted at an aggressive driver (7)

26.Chinese town (4)

27.Amts. at JOANN Fabrics and Crafts (3)

28.Shifts (8)

32.Central mass of a puffball. (5)

35.Norse god of thunder (4)

36.Vulcan on "Enterprise" (4)

37.Eggs: Ger. (4)

38.Metalworkers (5)

39.City that self-describes as "The Biggest Little City in the World" (4)

40.Potent start? (4)

41.Heavy weights (4)

42.Arguer's retort (5)

43.Asphalt layer, perhaps (8)

45.But, ___ presses to my memory: Juliet (3)

46.Sans slack (4)

47.Guitarist Zappa (7)

51.Word in many sequel titles (6)

54.Works up hides. (4)

55.___ Clear Day.... (3)

56.Milky liquid: Abbr. (4)

57.Very cool, on message boards (10)

60.Ora pro ___ (4)

61.Representative Ilhan (4)

62.Hits the green? (5)

63.Crooked (4)

64.Musical term, in Greece (4)

65.CNN newsman Frank (5)

Down

1.__ Linda, CA (5)

2.Jewish eves (5)

3.Yellow-fever mosquito (5)

4.TLC providers (3)

5.Ingredient in toothpaste (7)

6.Chemical alkaloid (5)

7.___ done things differently (4)

8.Carriage: Abbr. (3)

9.Supposers. (8)

10.Chemical compound in "poppers" (11)

11.Raise ___ and cry (4)

12.Some sports cars (4)

13.Famous ___ (4)

18.Right-angled bends (4)

23.Take-away game that requires a bit of strategy (3)

25.Crossbreed with bell-shaped flowers (11)

26.Anticipatory cries (5)

28.Crepe de ___ (5)

29.Flew by (4)

30.Donkey's years (4)

31.Swamp: Dial. (4)

32.Conductor Solti (4)

33.Short luxury car (4)

34.Counting-out word (4)

35.Highest (5)

38.City in Virginia. (8)

42.Industrial fixtures that press holes in machined pieces (7)

45.Smart remark? (4)

47.The Wreck of the Mary __ (5)

48.Oh, my stars and garters! (5)

49.__, we various passions find . . .: Pope (5)

50.Island off Jutland. (5)

51.Actress Sofer (4)

52.Block of salt used as an Abyssinian money. (4)

53.Spanish pipe (4)

54.She's ___ That (4)

58.Suffix that's also a Spanish letter (3)

59.Milk pail: Dial. (3)

44.Pressure unit: Abbr.

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About This Reading & Writing Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, October 23, 2025 features a Reading & Writing theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Celebrate the written word with clues about authors, books, poetry, journalism, and literary terms. From classic novels to modern publications.

Easy Difficulty (2 stars):

This 2-star puzzle offers a gentle introduction to crossword solving with straightforward clues and common vocabulary. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing challenge.

October 2025 Crossword Archive

This Reading & Writing crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, October 23, 2025 as part of our daily crossword series. Each day brings a new theme and fresh challenges for crossword enthusiasts.

Puzzle Statistics:

• Grid size: 15x15
• Total words: 78
• Across clues: 39
• Down clues: 39
• Theme: Reading & Writing

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• Consider specialized vocabulary common to reading & writing
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

This easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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Daily Crossword — Thursday, October 23, 2025