Daily Crossword — Saturday, May 16, 2026

Daily Crossword - Saturday, May 16, 2026

Theme: Family & Relationships

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Close to (5)

6.Alas: Rare. (4)

10.The Conning Tower was ___ column. (4)

14.Slow-spoken lingo? (10)

16.Base metal, old usage (4)

17.Playful singer? (10)

18.Flock of Pheasants (4)

19.Sarah Paulsen and Jessica Lange series, for short (3)

20.Lacking fresh air (5)

21.What an élève learns. (5)

22.Qui ___, Vietnamese port (4)

23.Broccoli ___ (4)

25.Nun (6)

28.Blaise/Antonin (8)

32.What covers prescription drug benefits under Medicare (5)

33.Impassioned speech. (9)

34.[I'm stalling for time here...] (4)

35.Spell caster (5)

36.Ivory Coast group (4)

37.Señor's stock farms. (9)

39.Federer foe (5)

40.Ministering to (8)

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

42.Zen question (4)

43.Punjab river (4)

44.Amt. paid to an atty. (5)

47.It has an ice shelf (5)

49.Ahem, in Asti (3)

52.Grazie ___! (Italian for "Thank God!") (4)

53.Draught animals. (10)

55.Mitchell classic, for short (4)

56.End of the definition (10)

57.Unit surrounded by bullets in a dictionary entry, perhaps: Abbr. (4)

58.College senior's exam (4)

59.It is, in Innsbruck (5)

Down

1.Lady Bird's nomen (4)

2.Ordeal for Fido, maybe (4)

3.Adjective suffixes. (4)

4.Poet Betti (3)

5.Burned down (7)

6.Early people of India (5)

7.Car parts: Abbr. (4)

8.Acts as MC on TV forums. (9)

9.DDE's command (3)

10.A good deal (11)

11.Put on sale, literally (4)

12.B __ Railroad (4)

13.... __ and not heard. (4)

15.__-nothing (5)

21.Like some negligees (4)

22.Part of Stepquote (11)

24.Monk's lodging (4)

25.Ejected (5)

26.Childish assertion (5)

27.Hindu scripture (5)

28.Studio behind {/Coco/} (5)

29.Summa cum ____ (5)

30.Pakistani prime minister __ Khan (5)

31.Put on ___ front (5)

33.Where a flamboyant NFLer keeps his trophies? (9)

35.Medicare org., once (4)

38.Haing of "The Killing Fields" (4)

39.Fair practice system, 1933. (7)

41.Mos def (5)

43.Confirmation (5)

44.Dustcloths (4)

45.Fair king of England? (4)

46.Words on a spine (4)

48.Olympic champ Korbut (4)

49.Morales of "La Bamba" (4)

50.Layers of eggs (4)

51.High-ranking NCO (4)

53.Ger. coin (3)

54.Sides of a square (abbr.) (3)

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Across

1.Close to (5)

6.Alas: Rare. (4)

10.The Conning Tower was ___ column. (4)

14.Slow-spoken lingo? (10)

16.Base metal, old usage (4)

17.Playful singer? (10)

18.Flock of Pheasants (4)

19.Sarah Paulsen and Jessica Lange series, for short (3)

20.Lacking fresh air (5)

21.What an élève learns. (5)

22.Qui ___, Vietnamese port (4)

23.Broccoli ___ (4)

25.Nun (6)

28.Blaise/Antonin (8)

32.What covers prescription drug benefits under Medicare (5)

33.Impassioned speech. (9)

34.[I'm stalling for time here...] (4)

35.Spell caster (5)

36.Ivory Coast group (4)

37.Señor's stock farms. (9)

39.Federer foe (5)

40.Ministering to (8)

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

42.Zen question (4)

43.Punjab river (4)

44.Amt. paid to an atty. (5)

47.It has an ice shelf (5)

49.Ahem, in Asti (3)

52.Grazie ___! (Italian for "Thank God!") (4)

53.Draught animals. (10)

55.Mitchell classic, for short (4)

56.End of the definition (10)

57.Unit surrounded by bullets in a dictionary entry, perhaps: Abbr. (4)

58.College senior's exam (4)

59.It is, in Innsbruck (5)

Down

1.Lady Bird's nomen (4)

2.Ordeal for Fido, maybe (4)

3.Adjective suffixes. (4)

4.Poet Betti (3)

5.Burned down (7)

6.Early people of India (5)

7.Car parts: Abbr. (4)

8.Acts as MC on TV forums. (9)

9.DDE's command (3)

10.A good deal (11)

11.Put on sale, literally (4)

12.B __ Railroad (4)

13.... __ and not heard. (4)

15.__-nothing (5)

21.Like some negligees (4)

22.Part of Stepquote (11)

24.Monk's lodging (4)

25.Ejected (5)

26.Childish assertion (5)

27.Hindu scripture (5)

28.Studio behind {/Coco/} (5)

29.Summa cum ____ (5)

30.Pakistani prime minister __ Khan (5)

31.Put on ___ front (5)

33.Where a flamboyant NFLer keeps his trophies? (9)

35.Medicare org., once (4)

38.Haing of "The Killing Fields" (4)

39.Fair practice system, 1933. (7)

41.Mos def (5)

43.Confirmation (5)

44.Dustcloths (4)

45.Fair king of England? (4)

46.Words on a spine (4)

48.Olympic champ Korbut (4)

49.Morales of "La Bamba" (4)

50.Layers of eggs (4)

51.High-ranking NCO (4)

53.Ger. coin (3)

54.Sides of a square (abbr.) (3)

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About This Family & Relationships Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Saturday, May 16, 2026 features a Family & Relationships theme with 74 words (35 across, 39 down).

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

Medium Difficulty (3 stars):

This 3-star puzzle provides a moderate challenge with some wordplay and broader knowledge requirements. Great for developing your solving skills.

May 2026 Crossword Archive

This Family & Relationships crossword puzzle was published on Saturday, May 16, 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: 74
• Across clues: 35
• Down clues: 39
• Theme: Family & Relationships

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Solving Family & Relationships Puzzles

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 medium difficulty puzzle requires moderate knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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