Daily Crossword — Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Theme: Science & Education

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Discover (5)

6.Union member (4)

10.Like some solutions (4)

14.Southend-___ (English resort) (5)

15.Adjective suffixes. (4)

16.Many of us actually can believe it's not butter (4)

17.Please reply immediately: Fr. abbr. (5)

18.Tussaud's title (4)

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

20.Province of Nigeria. (3)

21.Art technique that's French for "fools the eye" (11)

24.The capital of the Qin dynasty (4)

25.Flow swiftly (6)

26.1919 Claude McKay poem (11)

31.Name on a check (5)

32.Melt down (4)

33.Org. that objected to a 2013 crossword clue that cited Shylock (3)

36.A little extra cash, of a sort (4)

37.Oksana ___, skater who won gold at the 1994 Olymics (5)

39.Just ___ on the map (4)

40.Adventure channel that morphed into an NBC sports channel (3)

41.Tree whose seeds yield an organic insecticide (4)

42.STEP UP: 3 (5)

43.Rho or eta musically? (11)

46.Class unit (6)

50.Pulque town in Mexico. (4)

51.Film-making process that involved filming on three different rolls of film simultaneously (11)

54.Univ. city in Ohio (3)

57.Shudder, to Scots (4)

58.M.D. specialty (4)

59.Words before mention or worry (5)

61.Japanese port city (4)

62.Jazz singer Laine (4)

63.Recently deceased son of the Kaiser. (5)

64.Endow with power (4)

65.(clue unnecessary) (4)

66.__ Carte: Gilbert & Sullivan producer (5)

Down

1.South American parrot (4)

2.Begrudge (4)

3.___ often is the case ... (4)

4.Gun the engine (3)

5.Day break? (7)

6.Bolivar and Oakland (6)

7.Soviet Nobel physicist (4)

8.French name for Syrian city. (4)

9.Exceptional (8)

10.Words in a clothing compliment (5)

11.Model builder, at times (5)

12.Protection (5)

13.English Channel city (5)

22.Writer Santha Rama ___ (3)

23.MGM founder (4)

24.Appear (4)

26.River horse, to cockneys (4)

27.Flunk (4)

28.Funny Ed (4)

29.Cheat on (5)

30.Ghillie ___ (fairy of Scottish folklore) (3)

33.Supermodel Akech (4)

34.Mooncalf (4)

35.Astronomical dist. (4)

37.Children's author ___ Rabe (8)

38.__, O, U (3)

39.U.S.A.F. height fndr. (4)

41.Figure of indeterminate sides. (4)

42.Got something out of a class (7)

44.Founder of eugenics (6)

45.Mighty Dog alternative (3)

46.Schwarzenegger's second-in-cmd. (5)

47.Bone-chilling (5)

48.Bunny tails (5)

49.Cover, in a way (5)

52.Animation frames (4)

53.Dedicated to the __ Love (4)

54.ABA member (4)

55.Licensing company that put out compilation CDs (4)

56.Poly's partner (4)

60.Scoreboard trio (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Discover (5)

6.Union member (4)

10.Like some solutions (4)

14.Southend-___ (English resort) (5)

15.Adjective suffixes. (4)

16.Many of us actually can believe it's not butter (4)

17.Please reply immediately: Fr. abbr. (5)

18.Tussaud's title (4)

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

20.Province of Nigeria. (3)

21.Art technique that's French for "fools the eye" (11)

24.The capital of the Qin dynasty (4)

25.Flow swiftly (6)

26.1919 Claude McKay poem (11)

31.Name on a check (5)

32.Melt down (4)

33.Org. that objected to a 2013 crossword clue that cited Shylock (3)

36.A little extra cash, of a sort (4)

37.Oksana ___, skater who won gold at the 1994 Olymics (5)

39.Just ___ on the map (4)

40.Adventure channel that morphed into an NBC sports channel (3)

41.Tree whose seeds yield an organic insecticide (4)

42.STEP UP: 3 (5)

43.Rho or eta musically? (11)

46.Class unit (6)

50.Pulque town in Mexico. (4)

51.Film-making process that involved filming on three different rolls of film simultaneously (11)

54.Univ. city in Ohio (3)

57.Shudder, to Scots (4)

58.M.D. specialty (4)

59.Words before mention or worry (5)

61.Japanese port city (4)

62.Jazz singer Laine (4)

63.Recently deceased son of the Kaiser. (5)

64.Endow with power (4)

65.(clue unnecessary) (4)

66.__ Carte: Gilbert & Sullivan producer (5)

Down

1.South American parrot (4)

2.Begrudge (4)

3.___ often is the case ... (4)

4.Gun the engine (3)

5.Day break? (7)

6.Bolivar and Oakland (6)

7.Soviet Nobel physicist (4)

8.French name for Syrian city. (4)

9.Exceptional (8)

10.Words in a clothing compliment (5)

11.Model builder, at times (5)

12.Protection (5)

13.English Channel city (5)

22.Writer Santha Rama ___ (3)

23.MGM founder (4)

24.Appear (4)

26.River horse, to cockneys (4)

27.Flunk (4)

28.Funny Ed (4)

29.Cheat on (5)

30.Ghillie ___ (fairy of Scottish folklore) (3)

33.Supermodel Akech (4)

34.Mooncalf (4)

35.Astronomical dist. (4)

37.Children's author ___ Rabe (8)

38.__, O, U (3)

39.U.S.A.F. height fndr. (4)

41.Figure of indeterminate sides. (4)

42.Got something out of a class (7)

44.Founder of eugenics (6)

45.Mighty Dog alternative (3)

46.Schwarzenegger's second-in-cmd. (5)

47.Bone-chilling (5)

48.Bunny tails (5)

49.Cover, in a way (5)

52.Animation frames (4)

53.Dedicated to the __ Love (4)

54.ABA member (4)

55.Licensing company that put out compilation CDs (4)

56.Poly's partner (4)

60.Scoreboard trio (3)

Solving Tools

About This Science & Education Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, January 7, 2026 features a Science & Education theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 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.

January 2026 Crossword Archive

This Science & Education crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, January 7, 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: 37
• Down clues: 41
• Theme: Science & Education

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Science & Education 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 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 — Wednesday, January 7, 2026