Daily Crossword — Friday, January 16, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, January 16, 2026

Theme: Games & Entertainment

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

6.Film session (5)

11.Some significant others, in IMs (3)

14.____ My Way (1944 film) (5)

15.An elephant: Kipling. (5)

17.*Like a weakly hit ground ball (11)

19.Veep under G.R.F. (3)

20.Fit to ___ (4)

21.When doubled, a former National Zoo panda (5)

23.Down with enthusiasm (7)

27.BLT ingredient (7)

29.The __ Rights Party of 1948 (6)

30.Les Miserables setting (6)

31.¿Cómo lo ___? ("How do you know?") (5)

32.Eggs: Ger. (4)

33.Flue med. (3)

36.Fokker foe (4)

37.Cavalryman of India. (5)

39.Lesley of "60 Minutes" (4)

40.Card game where you match--or don't match? Wait, sometimes they don't match but they still match? GAH (3)

41.Lady's handbag. (4)

42.Variety of three-handed Bridge. (5)

43.Shoe holder at an airport, for short (6)

45.Jazz pianist Garner (6)

46.Suitability (7)

49.'Iggins et al. (5)

50.Celtic deity (4)

51.Unit for printers (abbr.) (3)

52.Treat that gives a glowing complexion? (11)

59.Concert purchase (3)

60.Second crop of a growing season (5)

61.Hall-of-Fame pitcher Rixey et al. (5)

63.Scabbard lining: Fr. (5)

64.Comb. form for death (5)

16.Archaic contraction of "Previously"

62.European Union letters

48.Gratitude opener

Down

1.British colonial rulers: Abbr. (3)

2.Winter wear (3)

3.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

4.Comp. pt. (3)

5.Ornamental clasps (7)

6.Arduous journey (5)

7.Hearty's companion (4)

8.Early people of Brazil (3)

9.Austin electro band (3)

10.Magician's command to a person tying ropes (7)

11.Master of stir-fried cuisine? (11)

12.Marseilles moola (5)

13.Twilled fabric (5)

18.Them (4)

22.Viola's sect. (3)

23.Radiator noise (5)

24.Not live (5)

25.*TV remote inserts, often (11)

26.Boosted on Twitter by clicking a cycling arrow icon, briefly (4)

27.Darth's daughter (4)

28.Pitcher (4)

30.Unstrung shell beads, money of the Algonquin tribe. (5)

34.Water carriers (5)

35.Lobster's claw (5)

37.Holy days: Abbr. (4)

38.Tokyo belts (4)

39.Impose on: Scot. (4)

41.Poetic pause (7)

42.Dream: Ger. (7)

44.Bobby Hebb's '66 hit (3)

45.Old cry of despair (4)

46.Election year event (5)

47.Possible response to "Parlez-vous français?" (5)

48.Boston conveyance (5)

50.Rolex alternative (4)

53.Fol-de-___ (1972 Sid and Marty Krofft special) (3)

54.Astonishment (3)

55.Ajar, poetically (3)

56.Correspondence courtesy: Abbr. (3)

57.Body part amputated in "Blue Velvet" and "Reservoir Dogs" (3)

58.Bear, in Barcelona (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

6.Film session (5)

11.Some significant others, in IMs (3)

14.____ My Way (1944 film) (5)

15.An elephant: Kipling. (5)

17.*Like a weakly hit ground ball (11)

19.Veep under G.R.F. (3)

20.Fit to ___ (4)

21.When doubled, a former National Zoo panda (5)

23.Down with enthusiasm (7)

27.BLT ingredient (7)

29.The __ Rights Party of 1948 (6)

30.Les Miserables setting (6)

31.¿Cómo lo ___? ("How do you know?") (5)

32.Eggs: Ger. (4)

33.Flue med. (3)

36.Fokker foe (4)

37.Cavalryman of India. (5)

39.Lesley of "60 Minutes" (4)

40.Card game where you match--or don't match? Wait, sometimes they don't match but they still match? GAH (3)

41.Lady's handbag. (4)

42.Variety of three-handed Bridge. (5)

43.Shoe holder at an airport, for short (6)

45.Jazz pianist Garner (6)

46.Suitability (7)

49.'Iggins et al. (5)

50.Celtic deity (4)

51.Unit for printers (abbr.) (3)

52.Treat that gives a glowing complexion? (11)

59.Concert purchase (3)

60.Second crop of a growing season (5)

61.Hall-of-Fame pitcher Rixey et al. (5)

63.Scabbard lining: Fr. (5)

64.Comb. form for death (5)

16.Archaic contraction of "Previously"

62.European Union letters

48.Gratitude opener

Down

1.British colonial rulers: Abbr. (3)

2.Winter wear (3)

3.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

4.Comp. pt. (3)

5.Ornamental clasps (7)

6.Arduous journey (5)

7.Hearty's companion (4)

8.Early people of Brazil (3)

9.Austin electro band (3)

10.Magician's command to a person tying ropes (7)

11.Master of stir-fried cuisine? (11)

12.Marseilles moola (5)

13.Twilled fabric (5)

18.Them (4)

22.Viola's sect. (3)

23.Radiator noise (5)

24.Not live (5)

25.*TV remote inserts, often (11)

26.Boosted on Twitter by clicking a cycling arrow icon, briefly (4)

27.Darth's daughter (4)

28.Pitcher (4)

30.Unstrung shell beads, money of the Algonquin tribe. (5)

34.Water carriers (5)

35.Lobster's claw (5)

37.Holy days: Abbr. (4)

38.Tokyo belts (4)

39.Impose on: Scot. (4)

41.Poetic pause (7)

42.Dream: Ger. (7)

44.Bobby Hebb's '66 hit (3)

45.Old cry of despair (4)

46.Election year event (5)

47.Possible response to "Parlez-vous français?" (5)

48.Boston conveyance (5)

50.Rolex alternative (4)

53.Fol-de-___ (1972 Sid and Marty Krofft special) (3)

54.Astonishment (3)

55.Ajar, poetically (3)

56.Correspondence courtesy: Abbr. (3)

57.Body part amputated in "Blue Velvet" and "Reservoir Dogs" (3)

58.Bear, in Barcelona (3)

Solving Tools

About This Games & Entertainment Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, January 16, 2026 features a Games & Entertainment theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Have fun with clues about board games, sports, movies, music, parties, and all forms of entertainment that bring joy to life.

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 Games & Entertainment crossword puzzle was published on Friday, January 16, 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: Games & Entertainment

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Games & Entertainment 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 games & entertainment
• 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 — Friday, January 16, 2026