Daily Crossword — Sunday, December 21, 2025

Daily Crossword - Sunday, December 21, 2025

Theme: Science & Education

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Discover (5)

6.Complex emotion? (4)

10.Isle of Wight resort (4)

14.Old-time fort defense. (5)

15.Old name of Huesca, Spain. (4)

16.Overhang (4)

17.1954 Jimmy Stewart thriller (10)

19.Spin: Scot. (4)

20.Barley bristle (3)

21.Come ___? (Lake Como greeting) (4)

22.Flow swiftly (6)

24.Got something out of a class (7)

26.Ionesco title "The ___ Prima Donna" (4)

27.Dawn of the ancient Greeks? (3)

28.Soap setting (8)

32.What the word "powwwwoww" needs (5)

35.Engineers' org. (3)

36.Tubular structure: Comb. form. (4)

37.Night in Normandy (4)

38.Heiden and Clapton (5)

40.Three: Latin. (4)

41.Comm. devices (4)

42.Spanish sun (3)

43.Karl von __:Prussian commander 1914 (5)

44.Creamy seafood appetizers (8)

46.Quickly: Slang. (3)

47.Bravo!: Rare. (4)

48.Native of Conakry (7)

52.Class unit (6)

55.Particle found frequently in crosswords (4)

56.Sgt. or cpl., for example (my dad was in the military so, yes, this is fair game!) (3)

57.Italian wine region (4)

58.___ cake (bonus of a sort) (10)

61.Blue state? (4)

62.A.A. Milne's "___ Are Six" (4)

63.The "political arm of the pro-choice movement," as they put it (5)

64.Edgar ___. (4)

65.Keen, in Scotland (4)

66.It may cause you to tear your hair out (5)

Down

1.Part of a bird's head. (5)

2.__ go, regard this dying prince: Shak. (5)

3.Capital of Guam (5)

4.Capek classic (3)

5.Ski report highlight (7)

6.Nut (5)

7.Cabinet unit that Babbitt headed: abbr. (4)

8.City in Brazil. (3)

9.They're arguable (8)

10.Refusal of approval (11)

11.Israeli village of Kochav __, where Barak and Arafat met (4)

12.Devices to save shows for later (4)

13.Fisherman with pots (4)

18.End for Canaan (4)

23.Bullfinch: Var. (3)

25.Lies in bed next to (11)

26.Former U.K. airline (4)

28.Summons, as a ride (5)

29.Chance to play (4)

30.I cannot tell __ (4)

31.Good earth (4)

32.Crazy person (4)

33.Potsdam possessive (4)

34.Chemical prefix (4)

38.Remote indication of approval (8)

39.Tie or lanyard (4)

43.Inventing family (7)

45.Compact combo (3)

46.Sled (4)

48.Dead duck (5)

49.Come in: Sp. (5)

50.Pickled bamboo shoots: India. (5)

51.Free Show Tonight . . . author (5)

52.Indy activity (4)

53.Workers' stock plan (4)

54.Playground retort (4)

55.Hawaiian bird. (4)

59.Mover's form for the USPS (3)

60.Grandma (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Discover (5)

6.Complex emotion? (4)

10.Isle of Wight resort (4)

14.Old-time fort defense. (5)

15.Old name of Huesca, Spain. (4)

16.Overhang (4)

17.1954 Jimmy Stewart thriller (10)

19.Spin: Scot. (4)

20.Barley bristle (3)

21.Come ___? (Lake Como greeting) (4)

22.Flow swiftly (6)

24.Got something out of a class (7)

26.Ionesco title "The ___ Prima Donna" (4)

27.Dawn of the ancient Greeks? (3)

28.Soap setting (8)

32.What the word "powwwwoww" needs (5)

35.Engineers' org. (3)

36.Tubular structure: Comb. form. (4)

37.Night in Normandy (4)

38.Heiden and Clapton (5)

40.Three: Latin. (4)

41.Comm. devices (4)

42.Spanish sun (3)

43.Karl von __:Prussian commander 1914 (5)

44.Creamy seafood appetizers (8)

46.Quickly: Slang. (3)

47.Bravo!: Rare. (4)

48.Native of Conakry (7)

52.Class unit (6)

55.Particle found frequently in crosswords (4)

56.Sgt. or cpl., for example (my dad was in the military so, yes, this is fair game!) (3)

57.Italian wine region (4)

58.___ cake (bonus of a sort) (10)

61.Blue state? (4)

62.A.A. Milne's "___ Are Six" (4)

63.The "political arm of the pro-choice movement," as they put it (5)

64.Edgar ___. (4)

65.Keen, in Scotland (4)

66.It may cause you to tear your hair out (5)

Down

1.Part of a bird's head. (5)

2.__ go, regard this dying prince: Shak. (5)

3.Capital of Guam (5)

4.Capek classic (3)

5.Ski report highlight (7)

6.Nut (5)

7.Cabinet unit that Babbitt headed: abbr. (4)

8.City in Brazil. (3)

9.They're arguable (8)

10.Refusal of approval (11)

11.Israeli village of Kochav __, where Barak and Arafat met (4)

12.Devices to save shows for later (4)

13.Fisherman with pots (4)

18.End for Canaan (4)

23.Bullfinch: Var. (3)

25.Lies in bed next to (11)

26.Former U.K. airline (4)

28.Summons, as a ride (5)

29.Chance to play (4)

30.I cannot tell __ (4)

31.Good earth (4)

32.Crazy person (4)

33.Potsdam possessive (4)

34.Chemical prefix (4)

38.Remote indication of approval (8)

39.Tie or lanyard (4)

43.Inventing family (7)

45.Compact combo (3)

46.Sled (4)

48.Dead duck (5)

49.Come in: Sp. (5)

50.Pickled bamboo shoots: India. (5)

51.Free Show Tonight . . . author (5)

52.Indy activity (4)

53.Workers' stock plan (4)

54.Playground retort (4)

55.Hawaiian bird. (4)

59.Mover's form for the USPS (3)

60.Grandma (3)

Solving Tools

About This Science & Education Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Sunday, December 21, 2025 features a Science & Education theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Expand your mind with clues about scientific discoveries, educational institutions, academic subjects, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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.

December 2025 Crossword Archive

This Science & Education crossword puzzle was published on Sunday, December 21, 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: Science & Education

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to science & education
• 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 — Sunday, December 21, 2025