Daily Crossword — Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Theme: Family & Relationships

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Law degrees. (4)

5.Coarse file (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Roman triumvirates? (4)

15.Blood condition: Suffix. (4)

16.Orphan: German. (5)

17.Tangled up, as shoelaces (4)

18.Baron De La ___, of old Virginia. (4)

19.No more for me, thanks! (5)

20.___ si (as if): Lat. (3)

21.What Hamilton was doing to provoke a duel? (11)

23.Nun (6)

25.Animalistic-sounding "Rack City" rapper (4)

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

29.Close, but no cigar (6)

33.Country of Tyre and Sidon: abbr. (5)

35.Romeo and Juliet role (5)

37.Navy specialist: Abbr. (3)

38.Wait while hidden (4)

39.Herbert Lehman's organization. (5)

40.Year Galileo discovered the Galilean moons of Jupiter (4)

41.Relic of the repast (3)

42.Yemen's capital (5)

43.__ lot: stuffs oneself (5)

44.Julie with two Tonys for "The Lion King" (6)

46.Sporty wheels (6)

48.Hair lyricist James (4)

50.Chinese warlord (6)

53.Moas, just before extinction? (11)

58.__ Only Had a Brain (3)

59.Apple varieties since 1998 (5)

60.Doctor Who actress Peters (4)

61.Come back with your shield - ___ it (Plutarch's parting words to his soldiers headed to battle) (4)

62.Blink of an eye (5)

63.Org. that will create a Kosovo war crimes court (4)

64.Wine-bottle, in Italy (4)

65.Mint plant used as a garnish at sushi restaurants (5)

66.Noted photographic authority (4)

67.Bank whose name has no vowels (4)

Down

1.E. U.K. county (5)

2.___ care! (5)

3.Where Fahrenheit and Celsius scales coincide (10)

5.Donned again (6)

6....and the banker never wears ___ (4)

7.Magnificent Obsession director (4)

8.Advice to golfer starting a hole (5)

9.Wrigglesome. (7)

10.WWE star Bigelow (6)

11.Midwest sch. near I-70 (4)

12.One who isn't clean (4)

13.Prefix on a Platonic solid (4)

21.Chow ____ (4)

22.Large African lake (5)

24.Long journey (4)

27.What the five longest answers have in common (4)

28.Head covering that might help preserve hair waves (5)

30.Rags, sometimes (10)

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

32.Sponge spicule. (4)

33.Cabal (4)

34.Bishop's cap (4)

36.Swampy rodent (4)

39.Novel by Ebers: 1877 (5)

40.Artist Chagall (4)

42.Reaches, as new heights (7)

43.Waters, informally (4)

45.Undertakers (6)

47.Jellyfish appendages. (6)

49.Much in "The Rite of Spring" (5)

51.'92 Orb album (5)

52.High-rise apartment number, maybe (5)

53.Jeremy and Maya, for two (4)

54.Mennonites (4)

55.Test taken in the fall (4)

56.May ___ the bathroom? (4)

57.Be silent: Latin. (4)

61.__ la la! (3)

4.Concorde, e.g.

Solving Tools

Across

1.Law degrees. (4)

5.Coarse file (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Roman triumvirates? (4)

15.Blood condition: Suffix. (4)

16.Orphan: German. (5)

17.Tangled up, as shoelaces (4)

18.Baron De La ___, of old Virginia. (4)

19.No more for me, thanks! (5)

20.___ si (as if): Lat. (3)

21.What Hamilton was doing to provoke a duel? (11)

23.Nun (6)

25.Animalistic-sounding "Rack City" rapper (4)

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

29.Close, but no cigar (6)

33.Country of Tyre and Sidon: abbr. (5)

35.Romeo and Juliet role (5)

37.Navy specialist: Abbr. (3)

38.Wait while hidden (4)

39.Herbert Lehman's organization. (5)

40.Year Galileo discovered the Galilean moons of Jupiter (4)

41.Relic of the repast (3)

42.Yemen's capital (5)

43.__ lot: stuffs oneself (5)

44.Julie with two Tonys for "The Lion King" (6)

46.Sporty wheels (6)

48.Hair lyricist James (4)

50.Chinese warlord (6)

53.Moas, just before extinction? (11)

58.__ Only Had a Brain (3)

59.Apple varieties since 1998 (5)

60.Doctor Who actress Peters (4)

61.Come back with your shield - ___ it (Plutarch's parting words to his soldiers headed to battle) (4)

62.Blink of an eye (5)

63.Org. that will create a Kosovo war crimes court (4)

64.Wine-bottle, in Italy (4)

65.Mint plant used as a garnish at sushi restaurants (5)

66.Noted photographic authority (4)

67.Bank whose name has no vowels (4)

Down

1.E. U.K. county (5)

2.___ care! (5)

3.Where Fahrenheit and Celsius scales coincide (10)

5.Donned again (6)

6....and the banker never wears ___ (4)

7.Magnificent Obsession director (4)

8.Advice to golfer starting a hole (5)

9.Wrigglesome. (7)

10.WWE star Bigelow (6)

11.Midwest sch. near I-70 (4)

12.One who isn't clean (4)

13.Prefix on a Platonic solid (4)

21.Chow ____ (4)

22.Large African lake (5)

24.Long journey (4)

27.What the five longest answers have in common (4)

28.Head covering that might help preserve hair waves (5)

30.Rags, sometimes (10)

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

32.Sponge spicule. (4)

33.Cabal (4)

34.Bishop's cap (4)

36.Swampy rodent (4)

39.Novel by Ebers: 1877 (5)

40.Artist Chagall (4)

42.Reaches, as new heights (7)

43.Waters, informally (4)

45.Undertakers (6)

47.Jellyfish appendages. (6)

49.Much in "The Rite of Spring" (5)

51.'92 Orb album (5)

52.High-rise apartment number, maybe (5)

53.Jeremy and Maya, for two (4)

54.Mennonites (4)

55.Test taken in the fall (4)

56.May ___ the bathroom? (4)

57.Be silent: Latin. (4)

61.__ la la! (3)

4.Concorde, e.g.

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About This Family & Relationships Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, January 28, 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 Wednesday, January 28, 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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