Daily Crossword — Thursday, January 22, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, January 22, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.It holds the lock (4)

5.Natl. economic stats (4)

9.Mold metal (5)

14.Je ___ (I shout): Fr. (4)

15.Fear of Dying author Jong (4)

16.Province in Iraq (5)

17.Diminutive suffix (4)

18.High time (4)

19.German: Comb. form. (5)

20.Noble (12)

23.Capture, as a spirit (6)

24.USAF weapon (3)

25.Island off Brazil (3)

28.Q-Vconnector (4)

31.Saw (6)

33.___ toast (brunch dish, on some menus trying too hard to cater to millennials) (3)

36.What people on Montauk Point can do (11)

38.Cotton fabric (4)

40.Acronym encompassing the Sapphic community (3)

41.Aoki of golf (4)

42.Reserved section for an eight-time stolen base champ? (11)

47.Perfect (3)

48.Where knock ___ wide: C. Smart (6)

49.Feminine principles (4)

50.Container for Royal Dansk cookies (or sewing supplies) (3)

51.Body part that is stubby and stubbed (3)

53.Mews on the Meuse (6)

58.People holding back tears? (12)

61.Merry Company artist (5)

64.Journey's end (abbr.) (4)

65.Cock- -- (mixed dog breed) (4)

66.Oft-memed fashion label (5)

67.Winglike (4)

68.Dravidian of Central India. (4)

69.Cul-__ (5)

70.Got pissed (4)

71.And ___ man hath power to say 'Behold!' eltana 2014 ERECT Construct eltana 2014 ERG Small amount of work eltana 2014 ERGO Thus eltana 2014 ERIC Ariel's prince eltana 2014 ERIC Holder of the Attorney General's office eltana 2014 ERIE U.S. lake eltana 2014 ERMA Author Bombeck eltana 2014 ERMA Writer Bombeck eltana 2014 ERNESTHEMINGWAY He left the US for France in 1921 and returned in 1940 eltana 2014 ERODE Eat away at eltana 2014 ERODE Slowly eat away eltana 2014 EROS Son of 15-Across eltana 2014 EROTICA Steamy 1992 Madonna song/album eltana 2014 ERR Botch it eltana 2014 ERR Bumble eltana 2014 ERUPT Emulate St. Helens eltana 2014 ESAI Criminal Minds actor Morales eltana 2014 ESAU Jacob's brother eltana 2014 ESAUS His brother came out, with his hand grasping ___ heel; so he was named Jacob" (Genesis) (4)

Down

1.1983 Mr. T film (5)

2.Bolivian mining center (5)

3.If the wheel squeaks, ___ (5)

4.Cure meat, in Scotland (5)

5.Columbus, by birth (7)

6.Church district: Abbr. (4)

7.__ Mac (laptop choice) (4)

8.Yemen's capital (5)

9.Curious females (7)

10.Currently serving military status (4)

11.Pere ___ (rocks weirdos) (3)

12.Actor Wolff of "The Stand" (3)

13.Weed grown in water, in slang (3)

21.Men of the cloth: Abbr. (4)

22.Hit with a charge? (4)

25.Predecessor of Benedict XV (5)

26.Psychoanalysis's first patient (5)

27.Thomas Hardy's __ Heath (5)

29.Works up hides. (4)

30.Newsman Garrick (5)

32.Will it ever stop? ___ don't know... ("Ice Ice Baby" lyric) (3)

33.Jewish liturgy (5)

34.Peyton Place actress Diane (5)

35.With how sad steps, ___ . . . : Sidney (5)

37.Yellow River feeder (4)

39.Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's project, briefly (3)

43.Of a chemical compound (7)

44.High-nosed one (4)

45.evissimreP (7)

46.Low-priced C.D.'s (4)

52.Namesakes of an earth goddess. (5)

54.- (5)

55.Announce formally (5)

56.Perfume oil (5)

57....Sunkist product (5)

58.Laguna ___ (California raceway) (4)

59.Spanish river into the Douro. (4)

60.Surfeit, in Scotland (4)

61.J. Hancocked? (3)

62.Day new records come out in shops: Abbr. (3)

63.Prefixes meaning "out of." (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.It holds the lock (4)

5.Natl. economic stats (4)

9.Mold metal (5)

14.Je ___ (I shout): Fr. (4)

15.Fear of Dying author Jong (4)

16.Province in Iraq (5)

17.Diminutive suffix (4)

18.High time (4)

19.German: Comb. form. (5)

20.Noble (12)

23.Capture, as a spirit (6)

24.USAF weapon (3)

25.Island off Brazil (3)

28.Q-Vconnector (4)

31.Saw (6)

33.___ toast (brunch dish, on some menus trying too hard to cater to millennials) (3)

36.What people on Montauk Point can do (11)

38.Cotton fabric (4)

40.Acronym encompassing the Sapphic community (3)

41.Aoki of golf (4)

42.Reserved section for an eight-time stolen base champ? (11)

47.Perfect (3)

48.Where knock ___ wide: C. Smart (6)

49.Feminine principles (4)

50.Container for Royal Dansk cookies (or sewing supplies) (3)

51.Body part that is stubby and stubbed (3)

53.Mews on the Meuse (6)

58.People holding back tears? (12)

61.Merry Company artist (5)

64.Journey's end (abbr.) (4)

65.Cock- -- (mixed dog breed) (4)

66.Oft-memed fashion label (5)

67.Winglike (4)

68.Dravidian of Central India. (4)

69.Cul-__ (5)

70.Got pissed (4)

Down

1.1983 Mr. T film (5)

2.Bolivian mining center (5)

3.If the wheel squeaks, ___ (5)

4.Cure meat, in Scotland (5)

5.Columbus, by birth (7)

6.Church district: Abbr. (4)

7.__ Mac (laptop choice) (4)

8.Yemen's capital (5)

9.Curious females (7)

10.Currently serving military status (4)

11.Pere ___ (rocks weirdos) (3)

12.Actor Wolff of "The Stand" (3)

13.Weed grown in water, in slang (3)

21.Men of the cloth: Abbr. (4)

22.Hit with a charge? (4)

25.Predecessor of Benedict XV (5)

26.Psychoanalysis's first patient (5)

27.Thomas Hardy's __ Heath (5)

29.Works up hides. (4)

30.Newsman Garrick (5)

32.Will it ever stop? ___ don't know... ("Ice Ice Baby" lyric) (3)

33.Jewish liturgy (5)

34.Peyton Place actress Diane (5)

35.With how sad steps, ___ . . . : Sidney (5)

37.Yellow River feeder (4)

39.Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's project, briefly (3)

43.Of a chemical compound (7)

44.High-nosed one (4)

45.evissimreP (7)

46.Low-priced C.D.'s (4)

52.Namesakes of an earth goddess. (5)

54.- (5)

55.Announce formally (5)

56.Perfume oil (5)

57....Sunkist product (5)

58.Laguna ___ (California raceway) (4)

59.Spanish river into the Douro. (4)

60.Surfeit, in Scotland (4)

61.J. Hancocked? (3)

62.Day new records come out in shops: Abbr. (3)

63.Prefixes meaning "out of." (3)

Solving Tools

About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, January 22, 2026 features a Tools & Objects theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Build your knowledge with clues about everyday objects, tools, instruments, and the physical items that surround us in daily 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 Tools & Objects crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, January 22, 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: Tools & Objects

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Tools & Objects 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 tools & objects
• 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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