Daily Crossword — Thursday, January 1, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, January 1, 2026

Theme: Time & Seasons

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.The Wizard ___ (4)

5.Malay jacket (4)

9.Clock measurements (5)

14.Dwarf: Comb. form (4)

15.Town of Spain (4)

16.December delivery man (5)

17.Site that acquired the company "A Little Market" (4)

18.Texter's "What a hoot!" (4)

19.Let's go! (5)

20.It follows a pee (3)

21.Quip, part 3 (11)

23.Eensy-weensy (6)

25.Brimful of ___ (1997 Cornershop hit) (4)

26.Kind of fiddle (6)

29.Drainpipe curves (6)

33.Sea goddess, guardian of the Gorgons. (5)

35.Alternative to Nikes (5)

37.u serious? (3)

38.Telephone panel: Abbr. (4)

39.Althea Gibson's org. (5)

40.A long, long time (4)

41.__ de mer (3)

42.Fencing tools? (5)

43.Heroic quality (5)

44.Ella ___ (herself): It. (6)

46.Aerie builders (6)

48.Bitter start (4)

50.Smashing Pumpkins "Gish" opener (6)

53.Vehicle with falcon-wing doors (11)

58.It's often near "here" (3)

59.Hit the hay, say (5)

60.Vale (4)

61.Charge ____ for services rendered (4)

62.1972 Bill Withers hit (5)

63.MCI (4)

64.... what ___ more than others?: Matthew 5:47 (4)

65.To stop: Spain. (5)

66.PDA that Sony designed (4)

67.Yiddish "trash" (4)

Down

1.10-min. walk for many (5)

2.Ignes _____ (marsh lights) (5)

3.Numb (10)

4.Letters after Chuck Schumer's name (3)

5.Where Brunei is (6)

6.With ___ of his head... (4)

7.Quick moment (4)

8.Explorer of Gulf of California, 1539. (5)

9.Guides on gun barrels. (7)

10.Spike of cereal grass: 2 words. (6)

11.Northernmost of British islands. (4)

12.Part of the "Stepquote." (4)

13.Not loco (4)

21.Label for the Bee Gees (4)

22.U.K. animal welfare group (5)

24.Overturn (4)

28.Part of the "Stepquote." (5)

30.Give __ (justify) (10)

31.Snow remover (4)

32.Auld Lang __ (4)

33.U.S. mil. awards (4)

34.Still learning the ropes about (4)

36.__ boy! (4)

39.Reach overhead. (5)

40.___ of purest ray serene. (4)

42.One in a breakout role? (7)

43.'80s video game with falling blocks (4)

45.Florida fish. (6)

47.Scottish servant (6)

49.Re an antiseptic element (5)

51.__ hath seen such scarecrows: "Henry IV, Part I" (5)

52.Blog that posts news for IT professionals (5)

53.Approval (4)

54.Anna's big sister (4)

55.Eye, for one (4)

56.Devil, to Burns (4)

57.The Time Machine people (4)

61.Make two tens into a twenty? (3)

27.Nose, in Berlin

Solving Tools

Across

1.The Wizard ___ (4)

5.Malay jacket (4)

9.Clock measurements (5)

14.Dwarf: Comb. form (4)

15.Town of Spain (4)

16.December delivery man (5)

17.Site that acquired the company "A Little Market" (4)

18.Texter's "What a hoot!" (4)

19.Let's go! (5)

20.It follows a pee (3)

21.Quip, part 3 (11)

23.Eensy-weensy (6)

25.Brimful of ___ (1997 Cornershop hit) (4)

26.Kind of fiddle (6)

29.Drainpipe curves (6)

33.Sea goddess, guardian of the Gorgons. (5)

35.Alternative to Nikes (5)

37.u serious? (3)

38.Telephone panel: Abbr. (4)

39.Althea Gibson's org. (5)

40.A long, long time (4)

41.__ de mer (3)

42.Fencing tools? (5)

43.Heroic quality (5)

44.Ella ___ (herself): It. (6)

46.Aerie builders (6)

48.Bitter start (4)

50.Smashing Pumpkins "Gish" opener (6)

53.Vehicle with falcon-wing doors (11)

58.It's often near "here" (3)

59.Hit the hay, say (5)

60.Vale (4)

61.Charge ____ for services rendered (4)

62.1972 Bill Withers hit (5)

63.MCI (4)

64.... what ___ more than others?: Matthew 5:47 (4)

65.To stop: Spain. (5)

66.PDA that Sony designed (4)

67.Yiddish "trash" (4)

Down

1.10-min. walk for many (5)

2.Ignes _____ (marsh lights) (5)

3.Numb (10)

4.Letters after Chuck Schumer's name (3)

5.Where Brunei is (6)

6.With ___ of his head... (4)

7.Quick moment (4)

8.Explorer of Gulf of California, 1539. (5)

9.Guides on gun barrels. (7)

10.Spike of cereal grass: 2 words. (6)

11.Northernmost of British islands. (4)

12.Part of the "Stepquote." (4)

13.Not loco (4)

21.Label for the Bee Gees (4)

22.U.K. animal welfare group (5)

24.Overturn (4)

28.Part of the "Stepquote." (5)

30.Give __ (justify) (10)

31.Snow remover (4)

32.Auld Lang __ (4)

33.U.S. mil. awards (4)

34.Still learning the ropes about (4)

36.__ boy! (4)

39.Reach overhead. (5)

40.___ of purest ray serene. (4)

42.One in a breakout role? (7)

43.'80s video game with falling blocks (4)

45.Florida fish. (6)

47.Scottish servant (6)

49.Re an antiseptic element (5)

51.__ hath seen such scarecrows: "Henry IV, Part I" (5)

52.Blog that posts news for IT professionals (5)

53.Approval (4)

54.Anna's big sister (4)

55.Eye, for one (4)

56.Devil, to Burns (4)

57.The Time Machine people (4)

61.Make two tens into a twenty? (3)

27.Nose, in Berlin

Solving Tools

About This Time & Seasons Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, January 1, 2026 features a Time & Seasons theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Journey through the rhythms of time with clues about seasons, calendars, weather patterns, and temporal concepts. From spring blooms to winter frost.

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.

January 2026 Crossword Archive

This Time & Seasons crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, January 1, 2026 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: Time & Seasons

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Time & Seasons themed crosswords offer unique challenges and vocabulary. Here are some strategies for success:

• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to time & seasons
• 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, January 1, 2026