Daily Crossword — Saturday, January 3, 2026

Daily Crossword - Saturday, January 3, 2026

Theme: Travel & Places

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Gershwin wrote one "in Blue": Abbr. (4)

10.Declaration that may surprise your partner (4)

14.Crooners (10)

16.Deuce topper (4)

17.Dismal state (10)

18.___ grievance: complain openly (4)

19.Hip-hop-scored Baz Luhrmann movie Part II (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.1970s-'80s model Carangi et al. (4)

23.Historic county in Scotland (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Lame alternative to "Couldn't be bothered with writing that five paragraph essay" (7)

31.Veteran (5)

32.Smart method of communication? (9)

34.1.86 lb. in Abyssinia. (4)

35.Emotional (5)

36.A guy walks into ____ ... (4)

37.30 ... (when completed, a Hitchcock movie)(with "The") (9)

39.Monkey-shines. (5)

40.Beseeches (7)

41.All the stars were shining bright, and ___ kissed me (6)

42.Wish (5)

43.Barney's pal (4)

44.Clone's origin (5)

46.Genus of moth. (5)

48.One of many on your Wrapped playlist, probably (3)

51.C times XXXV (4)

52.Petticoat décor (10)

54.Skirt that pairs well with over-the-knee boots (4)

55.Performed a daring climbing feat (10)

56.Envelope dir. (4)

57.Fresh-from-the-farm veggie subscriptions: Abbr. (4)

58.Singer of "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" in "Oliver!" (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Classic ladies' cocktail party outfits, for short (4)

2.*AirPod, e.g. (4)

3.Like a malt beverage. (4)

4.Hearst-napping org. (3)

5.Big-eyed primate of East Indies. (7)

6.California rockfish (5)

7.Auto antifreeze brand (4)

8.Of a certain poison. (9)

9.Letter additions: Abbr. (3)

10.Like clay molded by drummer Ringo? (11)

11.Former Newfoundland premier (10)

12.Yesterday, in Italy (4)

13.Cannon in Hollywood (4)

15.___ Deus, motto of Arizona. (5)

21.Solomon Islands settlement (4)

22.Be a sucker (11)

24.French name for Syrian city. (4)

25.Sleep, in Salerno (5)

26.Congresswoman Rashida (5)

27.Oncologist's suggestion (10)

29.How Pompeii was buried (5)

30.Period of time: Fr. (5)

32.Tours Hollywood? (9)

33.URL starter (3)

35.Web protocol letters (4)

38.Prep school entrance exam (4)

39.Leading (7)

41.Conifers (5)

43.Hightails it (5)

44.Suffix in zoology (4)

45.Frog who drinks tea in a meme (4)

47.___ Journey to Antarctica: Pyne (4)

48.Personal hist. (4)

49.Dedicated to the __ Love (4)

50.End neighbor on some keyboards (4)

52.Kind of current: Abbr. (3)

53.Thyroid, e.g. (3)

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Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Gershwin wrote one "in Blue": Abbr. (4)

10.Declaration that may surprise your partner (4)

14.Crooners (10)

16.Deuce topper (4)

17.Dismal state (10)

18.___ grievance: complain openly (4)

19.Hip-hop-scored Baz Luhrmann movie Part II (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.1970s-'80s model Carangi et al. (4)

23.Historic county in Scotland (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Lame alternative to "Couldn't be bothered with writing that five paragraph essay" (7)

31.Veteran (5)

32.Smart method of communication? (9)

34.1.86 lb. in Abyssinia. (4)

35.Emotional (5)

36.A guy walks into ____ ... (4)

37.30 ... (when completed, a Hitchcock movie)(with "The") (9)

39.Monkey-shines. (5)

40.Beseeches (7)

41.All the stars were shining bright, and ___ kissed me (6)

42.Wish (5)

43.Barney's pal (4)

44.Clone's origin (5)

46.Genus of moth. (5)

48.One of many on your Wrapped playlist, probably (3)

51.C times XXXV (4)

52.Petticoat décor (10)

54.Skirt that pairs well with over-the-knee boots (4)

55.Performed a daring climbing feat (10)

56.Envelope dir. (4)

57.Fresh-from-the-farm veggie subscriptions: Abbr. (4)

58.Singer of "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" in "Oliver!" (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Classic ladies' cocktail party outfits, for short (4)

2.*AirPod, e.g. (4)

3.Like a malt beverage. (4)

4.Hearst-napping org. (3)

5.Big-eyed primate of East Indies. (7)

6.California rockfish (5)

7.Auto antifreeze brand (4)

8.Of a certain poison. (9)

9.Letter additions: Abbr. (3)

10.Like clay molded by drummer Ringo? (11)

11.Former Newfoundland premier (10)

12.Yesterday, in Italy (4)

13.Cannon in Hollywood (4)

15.___ Deus, motto of Arizona. (5)

21.Solomon Islands settlement (4)

22.Be a sucker (11)

24.French name for Syrian city. (4)

25.Sleep, in Salerno (5)

26.Congresswoman Rashida (5)

27.Oncologist's suggestion (10)

29.How Pompeii was buried (5)

30.Period of time: Fr. (5)

32.Tours Hollywood? (9)

33.URL starter (3)

35.Web protocol letters (4)

38.Prep school entrance exam (4)

39.Leading (7)

41.Conifers (5)

43.Hightails it (5)

44.Suffix in zoology (4)

45.Frog who drinks tea in a meme (4)

47.___ Journey to Antarctica: Pyne (4)

48.Personal hist. (4)

49.Dedicated to the __ Love (4)

50.End neighbor on some keyboards (4)

52.Kind of current: Abbr. (3)

53.Thyroid, e.g. (3)

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About This Travel & Places Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Saturday, January 3, 2026 features a Travel & Places theme with 72 words (35 across, 37 down).

Embark on a journey with clues about destinations, geography, transportation, tourism, and the wonderful places that make up our world.

Medium Difficulty (3 stars):

This 3-star puzzle provides a moderate challenge with some wordplay and broader knowledge requirements. Great for developing your solving skills.

January 2026 Crossword Archive

This Travel & Places crossword puzzle was published on Saturday, January 3, 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: 72
• Across clues: 35
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: Travel & Places

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to travel & places
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

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

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Daily Crossword — Saturday, January 3, 2026