Daily Crossword — Monday, January 26, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, January 26, 2026

Theme: Family & Relationships

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Close to (5)

6.May ___ the bathroom? (4)

10.Between A and F (4)

14.Certain speeches: Abbr. (5)

15.Grammy winner West (4)

16.Come ___ a substitute (fill in) (4)

17.Why the robe won't fit the chorister? (10)

19.Christmas (4)

20.Prefix with commute (3)

21.Word repeated in some taunts (4)

22.Nun (6)

24.Love, to Venus? (7)

26.Lose traction (4)

27.Ball State st. (3)

28.It's not to be touched (8)

32.Microsoft chief, to some (5)

35.Saintly sister (3)

36.Nose: Comb. form (4)

37.Fencing unit (4)

38.Musical beats (5)

40.Eastern cuisine (4)

41.I ___ old for this! (4)

42.River in Turkestan. (3)

43....and ___ of thousands (5)

44.Spelling principle (8)

46.Alpine stream (3)

47.Fruit decay. (4)

48.Some horse cart operators (7)

52.You've Got a __ .... (6)

55.Hall of Famer Wilhelm (4)

56.Ender Wiggin portrayer ___ Butterfield (3)

57.Roumanian city, also called Jassy. (4)

58.Medium-size play group (10)

61.Nothing, in Rennes (4)

62.Palacio division (4)

63.Have ___ citizenship (be part of two nations) (5)

64.Navy transport initials (4)

65.Cashier's drawer (4)

66.Women of the house (5)

Down

1.Leader of Green Mountain Boys (5)

2.ER alum Maria (5)

3.Double quartet (5)

4.__-Aztecan (Native language) (3)

5.Manufacturing city on Grand Canal, China. (7)

6.Soldier's necklace (5)

7.Zion National Park home (4)

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

9.Congers' outer layers (8)

10.Movie about determining a newborn's gender during labor? (11)

11.King of England and Denmark (994–1035). (4)

12.Cartoon chipmunk (4)

13.Danish weights. (4)

18.Newspaper chain(abbr.) (4)

23.___ For Innocent (3)

25.It's not much (11)

26.Sinks the putt (4)

28.Place for a ring (5)

29.Okinawa city (4)

30.Stupid __ stupid does (4)

31.Basketball maker (4)

32.Resin: French. (4)

33.Metrical foot (4)

34.Less weighty? (4)

38.Most zonked (8)

39.Call ___ (stop play after service) (4)

43.Rochester Red Wings of the minor leagues, e.g. (7)

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

46.Castle actor Gross (4)

48.Pertaining to a dowry. (5)

49.Huron Indian, foe of Uncas. (5)

50.Soprano Faith ___ (5)

51.Wash. baseballers (5)

52.Grisham's "The __" (4)

53.People of Nepal. (4)

54....slug-horn to my lips ____ ... (4)

55.Sledding site (4)

59.Chou En-__ (3)

60.Woman providing aid (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Close to (5)

6.May ___ the bathroom? (4)

10.Between A and F (4)

14.Certain speeches: Abbr. (5)

15.Grammy winner West (4)

16.Come ___ a substitute (fill in) (4)

17.Why the robe won't fit the chorister? (10)

19.Christmas (4)

20.Prefix with commute (3)

21.Word repeated in some taunts (4)

22.Nun (6)

24.Love, to Venus? (7)

26.Lose traction (4)

27.Ball State st. (3)

28.It's not to be touched (8)

32.Microsoft chief, to some (5)

35.Saintly sister (3)

36.Nose: Comb. form (4)

37.Fencing unit (4)

38.Musical beats (5)

40.Eastern cuisine (4)

41.I ___ old for this! (4)

42.River in Turkestan. (3)

43....and ___ of thousands (5)

44.Spelling principle (8)

46.Alpine stream (3)

47.Fruit decay. (4)

48.Some horse cart operators (7)

52.You've Got a __ .... (6)

55.Hall of Famer Wilhelm (4)

56.Ender Wiggin portrayer ___ Butterfield (3)

57.Roumanian city, also called Jassy. (4)

58.Medium-size play group (10)

61.Nothing, in Rennes (4)

62.Palacio division (4)

63.Have ___ citizenship (be part of two nations) (5)

64.Navy transport initials (4)

65.Cashier's drawer (4)

66.Women of the house (5)

Down

1.Leader of Green Mountain Boys (5)

2.ER alum Maria (5)

3.Double quartet (5)

4.__-Aztecan (Native language) (3)

5.Manufacturing city on Grand Canal, China. (7)

6.Soldier's necklace (5)

7.Zion National Park home (4)

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

9.Congers' outer layers (8)

10.Movie about determining a newborn's gender during labor? (11)

11.King of England and Denmark (994–1035). (4)

12.Cartoon chipmunk (4)

13.Danish weights. (4)

18.Newspaper chain(abbr.) (4)

23.___ For Innocent (3)

25.It's not much (11)

26.Sinks the putt (4)

28.Place for a ring (5)

29.Okinawa city (4)

30.Stupid __ stupid does (4)

31.Basketball maker (4)

32.Resin: French. (4)

33.Metrical foot (4)

34.Less weighty? (4)

38.Most zonked (8)

39.Call ___ (stop play after service) (4)

43.Rochester Red Wings of the minor leagues, e.g. (7)

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

46.Castle actor Gross (4)

48.Pertaining to a dowry. (5)

49.Huron Indian, foe of Uncas. (5)

50.Soprano Faith ___ (5)

51.Wash. baseballers (5)

52.Grisham's "The __" (4)

53.People of Nepal. (4)

54....slug-horn to my lips ____ ... (4)

55.Sledding site (4)

59.Chou En-__ (3)

60.Woman providing aid (3)

Solving Tools

About This Family & Relationships Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, January 26, 2026 features a Family & Relationships theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Celebrate human connections with clues about family members, relationships, love, friendship, and the bonds that bring us together.

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 Family & Relationships crossword puzzle was published on Monday, January 26, 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: 39
• Down clues: 39
• Theme: Family & Relationships

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Family & Relationships 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 family & relationships
• 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 — Monday, January 26, 2026