Daily Crossword — Friday, January 23, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, January 23, 2026

Theme: Daily Activities

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Me ___ go ("Louie Louie" lyric) (5)

6.Cathedral recess (4)

10.Mohammedan magistrate (4)

14.Disney chief Bob and family (5)

15.Leftover ant (4)

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

17.WIth 18-Across, #6 on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes (5)

18.Riff-____ (4)

19.Poetic nights (4)

20.Brother's wife: Abbr. (3)

21.Famous furniture designer who, despite what you may think, was not known for working shirtless and in a bow tie (11)

24.Playing pieces in the game of Go (4)

25.Hark! (6)

26.Method of tracking down Ben-Hur? (12)

31.Early Mesoamerican (5)

32.The ___ (depression) (4)

33.___ Balls (marshmallow cakes) (3)

36.Opposite of alte (4)

37.The plow that broke the plains (5)

39.Old word for tangle. (4)

40.Common DC license letters (3)

41.Make ___ for it (4)

42.Check the total (5)

43.Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost? (12)

46.Do you mean that? (6)

49.Not yet final: legally (4)

50.Important (11)

53.Hebrew letter before zayin (3)

56.Martial prefix (4)

57.Author of "Ralph Roister Doister." (4)

58.Went after (5)

60.Absofreakinlutely not, to Shakespeare (4)

61.Black-fin snapper. (4)

62.Garment at some Vietnamese weddings (5)

63.Dare: Dial. (4)

64.Zaire's Mobutu ___ Seko (4)

65.First word in many rap aliases (5)

Down

1.Captain's boats (4)

2.U.S. satellite (4)

3.Greenish blue (4)

4.Regal abbr. (3)

5.Sterile (7)

6.Put the collar on (6)

7.[up] Fowl with flair; [down] Warm wool layer (4)

8.The hell is wrong with people?, in a text (4)

9.Rake with gunfire. (8)

10.Malay dagger (6)

11.Pitch __ (5)

12.Where, to Juan (5)

13.___ old fashioned idea... (5)

22.Nanki-__ (3)

23.Abbreviated permits (4)

24.Hindu title used by Nehru: Var. (4)

26.RR employee (4)

27.Teutonic sea god (4)

28.City near the Caspian Sea (4)

29.2011 LPGA Tour Player of the Year Yani ___ (5)

30.Zipped-file format (3)

33.Hill brow, in Scotland (4)

34.Tamil ___, India (4)

35.Artillery: Abbr. (4)

37.Mr. Holland portrayer (8)

38.Afr. neighbor (3)

39.Golfer Pak (4)

41.All My Children heroine (4)

42.Sabbath, e.g. (7)

43.The U.S., to Mexico (6)

44.Caught __ (found to be fibbing) (6)

45.Blush alternative (3)

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

47.Cliff dwelling (5)

48.James and Tommie (5)

51.It popped into Descartes's head (4)

52.Peggy of "To Tell the Truth" (4)

53.Streaming service that sounds spiritual (4)

54.Open ___ of worms (4)

55.Wander: Scot. (4)

59.Rock and Roll, Hoochie ____ (3)

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Across

1.Me ___ go ("Louie Louie" lyric) (5)

6.Cathedral recess (4)

10.Mohammedan magistrate (4)

14.Disney chief Bob and family (5)

15.Leftover ant (4)

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

17.WIth 18-Across, #6 on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes (5)

18.Riff-____ (4)

19.Poetic nights (4)

20.Brother's wife: Abbr. (3)

21.Famous furniture designer who, despite what you may think, was not known for working shirtless and in a bow tie (11)

24.Playing pieces in the game of Go (4)

25.Hark! (6)

26.Method of tracking down Ben-Hur? (12)

31.Early Mesoamerican (5)

32.The ___ (depression) (4)

33.___ Balls (marshmallow cakes) (3)

36.Opposite of alte (4)

37.The plow that broke the plains (5)

39.Old word for tangle. (4)

40.Common DC license letters (3)

41.Make ___ for it (4)

42.Check the total (5)

43.Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost? (12)

46.Do you mean that? (6)

49.Not yet final: legally (4)

50.Important (11)

53.Hebrew letter before zayin (3)

56.Martial prefix (4)

57.Author of "Ralph Roister Doister." (4)

58.Went after (5)

60.Absofreakinlutely not, to Shakespeare (4)

61.Black-fin snapper. (4)

62.Garment at some Vietnamese weddings (5)

63.Dare: Dial. (4)

64.Zaire's Mobutu ___ Seko (4)

65.First word in many rap aliases (5)

Down

1.Captain's boats (4)

2.U.S. satellite (4)

3.Greenish blue (4)

4.Regal abbr. (3)

5.Sterile (7)

6.Put the collar on (6)

7.[up] Fowl with flair; [down] Warm wool layer (4)

8.The hell is wrong with people?, in a text (4)

9.Rake with gunfire. (8)

10.Malay dagger (6)

11.Pitch __ (5)

12.Where, to Juan (5)

13.___ old fashioned idea... (5)

22.Nanki-__ (3)

23.Abbreviated permits (4)

24.Hindu title used by Nehru: Var. (4)

26.RR employee (4)

27.Teutonic sea god (4)

28.City near the Caspian Sea (4)

29.2011 LPGA Tour Player of the Year Yani ___ (5)

30.Zipped-file format (3)

33.Hill brow, in Scotland (4)

34.Tamil ___, India (4)

35.Artillery: Abbr. (4)

37.Mr. Holland portrayer (8)

38.Afr. neighbor (3)

39.Golfer Pak (4)

41.All My Children heroine (4)

42.Sabbath, e.g. (7)

43.The U.S., to Mexico (6)

44.Caught __ (found to be fibbing) (6)

45.Blush alternative (3)

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

47.Cliff dwelling (5)

48.James and Tommie (5)

51.It popped into Descartes's head (4)

52.Peggy of "To Tell the Truth" (4)

53.Streaming service that sounds spiritual (4)

54.Open ___ of worms (4)

55.Wander: Scot. (4)

59.Rock and Roll, Hoochie ____ (3)

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About This Daily Activities Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, January 23, 2026 features a Daily Activities theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Navigate everyday life with clues about work routines, household tasks, personal habits, and the activities that fill our daily schedules.

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 Daily Activities crossword puzzle was published on Friday, January 23, 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: Daily Activities

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Solving Daily Activities Puzzles

Daily Activities 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 daily activities
• 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 23, 2026