Daily Crossword — Friday, April 17, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, April 17, 2026

Theme: Travel & Places

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Initials in the sports movie "Miracle" (4)

10.Cubs' slugger (4)

14.Mississippi, for one (5)

15.Controversial plane, the F-___ (4)

16.Big rd. (4)

17.Some Christmas decorations (10)

19.Gambler, in old Rome (4)

20.Job-sharer's abbr. (3)

21.Athlete/activist ___ Thomas (4)

22.Easy or Sesame (6)

24.Maximum capacity, at some revivals (7)

26.Bismarck is its cap. (4)

27.CD-___ (3)

28.Substance used in treating acne (8)

35.César Chávez's org. (3)

36.Cast opening? (4)

37.Kotb of morning TV (4)

38.First large German city to fall: German. (5)

40.Neutrogena shampoo brand (4)

41.Push th' Little Daisies band (4)

42.Photo service, nowadays (3)

43.Aeneid and Iliad, e.g. (5)

44.Italian chemist with a number named after him (8)

46.Technical inst. in the Windy City (3)

47.Actress Hartman (4)

48.Ismailis's leader (7)

52.Coming right up (6)

55.Reckon: Obs. (4)

56.god is a woman singer, to fans (3)

57.Somalia's gulf (4)

58.Parallel world? (10)

61.Grit? (4)

62.Mountain in Japan (4)

63.Sides of pie slices, for example (5)

64.Over 12 (4)

65.Cut, old-style (4)

66.Jason who wrote and starred in {/Forgetting Sarah Marshall/} (5)

32.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Initials in old cigarette ads (5)

2.Eaglestone. (5)

3.The Noah Webster of Norway. (5)

4.Code name for a Virgin Islands airport (3)

5.1977 Bronson/Remick mind-control thriller (7)

6.A summons: Obs. (5)

7.Offspring (4)

8.Eur. business letters (3)

9.Give to someone from a younger generation (8)

10.Surfer's concern (11)

11.Eye rudely (4)

12.___'Pea (4)

13.G. B. S. lived here. (4)

18.Garden: Suffix. (4)

23.Black gunk (3)

25.Pointy winner of two fights, in a They Might Be Giants song (11)

26.Like a very disturbing image that you shouldn't really view anywhere, for short (4)

28.A ___ (from boyhood, to Pliny) (5)

29.Mason's partner in investments (4)

30.Zeno's birthplace (4)

31.Dick Van Patten role on "Mama" (4)

32.Having sulfur: Prefix (4)

33.___ Wade (Supreme Court decision) (4)

34.___ et rege (from God and the king). (4)

38.Playroom detritus (8)

39.Suburb of Danzig (4)

43.Out-of-___ (some tourists) (7)

45.City north of Marseilles (3)

46.Basketball player (4)

48.Cerebral regions. (5)

49.Ghost feature (5)

50.Band leader Shaw (5)

51.It meant nothing to the Romans (5)

52.Hops drier (4)

53.Ready to streak (4)

54.Glam-mom Leakes (4)

55.Alas! (4)

59.Queer Eye fashion expert France (3)

60.Engineers' org. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Initials in the sports movie "Miracle" (4)

10.Cubs' slugger (4)

14.Mississippi, for one (5)

15.Controversial plane, the F-___ (4)

16.Big rd. (4)

17.Some Christmas decorations (10)

19.Gambler, in old Rome (4)

20.Job-sharer's abbr. (3)

21.Athlete/activist ___ Thomas (4)

22.Easy or Sesame (6)

24.Maximum capacity, at some revivals (7)

26.Bismarck is its cap. (4)

27.CD-___ (3)

28.Substance used in treating acne (8)

35.César Chávez's org. (3)

36.Cast opening? (4)

37.Kotb of morning TV (4)

38.First large German city to fall: German. (5)

40.Neutrogena shampoo brand (4)

41.Push th' Little Daisies band (4)

42.Photo service, nowadays (3)

43.Aeneid and Iliad, e.g. (5)

44.Italian chemist with a number named after him (8)

46.Technical inst. in the Windy City (3)

47.Actress Hartman (4)

48.Ismailis's leader (7)

52.Coming right up (6)

55.Reckon: Obs. (4)

56.god is a woman singer, to fans (3)

57.Somalia's gulf (4)

58.Parallel world? (10)

61.Grit? (4)

62.Mountain in Japan (4)

63.Sides of pie slices, for example (5)

64.Over 12 (4)

65.Cut, old-style (4)

66.Jason who wrote and starred in {/Forgetting Sarah Marshall/} (5)

32.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Initials in old cigarette ads (5)

2.Eaglestone. (5)

3.The Noah Webster of Norway. (5)

4.Code name for a Virgin Islands airport (3)

5.1977 Bronson/Remick mind-control thriller (7)

6.A summons: Obs. (5)

7.Offspring (4)

8.Eur. business letters (3)

9.Give to someone from a younger generation (8)

10.Surfer's concern (11)

11.Eye rudely (4)

12.___'Pea (4)

13.G. B. S. lived here. (4)

18.Garden: Suffix. (4)

23.Black gunk (3)

25.Pointy winner of two fights, in a They Might Be Giants song (11)

26.Like a very disturbing image that you shouldn't really view anywhere, for short (4)

28.A ___ (from boyhood, to Pliny) (5)

29.Mason's partner in investments (4)

30.Zeno's birthplace (4)

31.Dick Van Patten role on "Mama" (4)

32.Having sulfur: Prefix (4)

33.___ Wade (Supreme Court decision) (4)

34.___ et rege (from God and the king). (4)

38.Playroom detritus (8)

39.Suburb of Danzig (4)

43.Out-of-___ (some tourists) (7)

45.City north of Marseilles (3)

46.Basketball player (4)

48.Cerebral regions. (5)

49.Ghost feature (5)

50.Band leader Shaw (5)

51.It meant nothing to the Romans (5)

52.Hops drier (4)

53.Ready to streak (4)

54.Glam-mom Leakes (4)

55.Alas! (4)

59.Queer Eye fashion expert France (3)

60.Engineers' org. (3)

Solving Tools

About This Travel & Places Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, April 17, 2026 features a Travel & Places theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Embark on a journey with clues about destinations, geography, transportation, tourism, and the wonderful places that make up our world.

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.

April 2026 Crossword Archive

This Travel & Places crossword puzzle was published on Friday, April 17, 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: Travel & Places

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to travel & places
• 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, April 17, 2026