Daily Crossword — Monday, May 11, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, May 11, 2026

Theme: Food & Cooking

Difficulty: Easy

0:00

Across

1.__ Who's Coming to Dinner (5)

6.Ready to eat (4)

10.Just like that! (4)

14.Here, try some! (5)

15.___ and Thummin (Judaic objects) (4)

16.____ colada (4)

17.Boss, in Swahili (5)

18.Corner: Ger. (4)

19.Air line (4)

20.___ feed (blogger's convenience) (3)

21.Water-softener chemical (11)

24.President of Portugal, 1918. (4)

25.Main meal (6)

26.Williamsport competitor (11)

31.Orange variety (5)

32.Astronomer Sagan (4)

33.College title: Abbr. (3)

36.Level (4)

37.Army officers: Abbr. (5)

39.Copper River Indian (4)

40.Corner: Abbr. (3)

41.LXXVI doubled (4)

42.Little hoppers (5)

43.Ones with low class standards? (11)

46.Chemical sugar. (6)

50.Egg (4)

51.What "everything's" doing, in song (11)

54.Cuckoo (3)

57.Showcase for U.S.paintings (4)

58.Odin's adopted brother (4)

59.___ rye (5)

61.Manner middle (4)

62.Orang ___. (4)

63.City in eastern Kentucky (5)

64.N.Z. insect (4)

65.Induce yawning (4)

66.Libyan port, 66 miles west of Tripoli. (5)

Down

1.U.K. (4)

2.Chapters of auto union (4)

3.Those in Madrid (4)

4.Grand Central, e.g.:abbr. (3)

5.Anti-erosion structure (7)

6.Witch in "Faerie Queene." (6)

7.Seating sect. (4)

8.Supermodel referenced in RuPaul's "Supermodel" (along with Claudia, Linda, and Cindy) (4)

9.Editors. (8)

10.Loosens ice in my ear (5) (5)

11.Breezy spousal greeting (5)

12.Plus side? (5)

13.East Indian shrub (5)

22.Aeronautical eng. (3)

23.See 5-across (4)

24.Wing (prefix) (4)

26.Crazy person (4)

27.The Wasp Factory author Banks (4)

28.Old name for Kalinin (4)

29.Band breaks up (5) (5)

30.Ending for habit or fact (3)

33.With 52-across, "Who is the new prime minister of India?" (4)

34.Crossword carbon compound (4)

35.High-tech recording media (4)

37.Vocal organization (8)

38.Lawyer for Elian's Miami relatives Spencer ___ (3)

39.Take ___ view (4)

41.Member of a decorated group: Abbr. (4)

42.Reduces to a pulp (7)

44.Rose-red dye (6)

45.Golden Globe-winning role for Sandra Oh (3)

46.Nolo contendere pleader of '73 (5)

47.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

48.Laughing (5)

49.Ruminants' bellies (5)

52.__-tiller (4)

53.Gumbo (4)

54.E. I. tree. (4)

55.Film ___ (4)

56.On the mend, perhaps (4)

60.Birdwatchers' org. (3)

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Across

1.__ Who's Coming to Dinner (5)

6.Ready to eat (4)

10.Just like that! (4)

14.Here, try some! (5)

15.___ and Thummin (Judaic objects) (4)

16.____ colada (4)

17.Boss, in Swahili (5)

18.Corner: Ger. (4)

19.Air line (4)

20.___ feed (blogger's convenience) (3)

21.Water-softener chemical (11)

24.President of Portugal, 1918. (4)

25.Main meal (6)

26.Williamsport competitor (11)

31.Orange variety (5)

32.Astronomer Sagan (4)

33.College title: Abbr. (3)

36.Level (4)

37.Army officers: Abbr. (5)

39.Copper River Indian (4)

40.Corner: Abbr. (3)

41.LXXVI doubled (4)

42.Little hoppers (5)

43.Ones with low class standards? (11)

46.Chemical sugar. (6)

50.Egg (4)

51.What "everything's" doing, in song (11)

54.Cuckoo (3)

57.Showcase for U.S.paintings (4)

58.Odin's adopted brother (4)

59.___ rye (5)

61.Manner middle (4)

62.Orang ___. (4)

63.City in eastern Kentucky (5)

64.N.Z. insect (4)

65.Induce yawning (4)

66.Libyan port, 66 miles west of Tripoli. (5)

Down

1.U.K. (4)

2.Chapters of auto union (4)

3.Those in Madrid (4)

4.Grand Central, e.g.:abbr. (3)

5.Anti-erosion structure (7)

6.Witch in "Faerie Queene." (6)

7.Seating sect. (4)

8.Supermodel referenced in RuPaul's "Supermodel" (along with Claudia, Linda, and Cindy) (4)

9.Editors. (8)

10.Loosens ice in my ear (5) (5)

11.Breezy spousal greeting (5)

12.Plus side? (5)

13.East Indian shrub (5)

22.Aeronautical eng. (3)

23.See 5-across (4)

24.Wing (prefix) (4)

26.Crazy person (4)

27.The Wasp Factory author Banks (4)

28.Old name for Kalinin (4)

29.Band breaks up (5) (5)

30.Ending for habit or fact (3)

33.With 52-across, "Who is the new prime minister of India?" (4)

34.Crossword carbon compound (4)

35.High-tech recording media (4)

37.Vocal organization (8)

38.Lawyer for Elian's Miami relatives Spencer ___ (3)

39.Take ___ view (4)

41.Member of a decorated group: Abbr. (4)

42.Reduces to a pulp (7)

44.Rose-red dye (6)

45.Golden Globe-winning role for Sandra Oh (3)

46.Nolo contendere pleader of '73 (5)

47.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

48.Laughing (5)

49.Ruminants' bellies (5)

52.__-tiller (4)

53.Gumbo (4)

54.E. I. tree. (4)

55.Film ___ (4)

56.On the mend, perhaps (4)

60.Birdwatchers' org. (3)

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About This Food & Cooking Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, May 11, 2026 features a Food & Cooking theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Satisfy your appetite for culinary knowledge with clues about ingredients, cooking techniques, cuisines, and famous dishes from around the 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.

May 2026 Crossword Archive

This Food & Cooking crossword puzzle was published on Monday, May 11, 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: Food & Cooking

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to food & cooking
• 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, May 11, 2026