Daily Crossword — Friday, May 22, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, May 22, 2026

Theme: Family & Relationships

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Top: Prefix (4)

5.Hosp. workers (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Combiner for "child" (4)

15.___ hard hearts . . .: Shak. (4)

16.Common letter-shaped fence component (trust me, it's a thing) (5)

17.Check-cashing necessity (abbr.) (4)

18.UPKEEP (10)

20.Nun (6)

22.Time of day: Abbr. (4)

23.J. Hancocked? (3)

24.Roald Dahl heroine (7)

26.___ the pulse of summer in the ice (Dylan Thomas) (4)

28.1959 John Coltrane ballad (5)

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

34.Wife of Bragi. (5)

37.Celebrity chef Matsuhisa (4)

39.Clarified butter you might use in rabri (4)

40.The knife cuts both ways / If the ___ fits, walk in it 'til your high heels break (4)

41.1997 N.L. Rookie of the Year Scott (5)

42.Lang. that "hallelujah" comes from (4)

43.Emeritus: Abbr. (4)

44.Came in: Abbr. (4)

45.It'll take you back (5)

46.Close, but no cigar (6)

48.IVF part (5)

50.Scot's turnip (4)

52.__ Valentine: "Babes in Arms" song (7)

56.Danger signal: Abbr. (3)

59.Actor Ken (4)

61.It clicks on a Bic (6)

62.Nonviolent protest (10)

65.Baseball's Penguin and family (4)

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

67.A little in Sevilla (4)

68.A util. (4)

69.The ___ waters flow into the Baltic Sea. (5)

70.You might observe something from this (4)

71.Cause someone else's insomnia, maybe (4)

Down

1.Monkey-shines. (5)

2.Reference ending (5)

3.Phrase of explanation (5)

4.Didn't stop (11)

5.Noted Packers coach (6)

6.Burmese coin (3)

7.Psychological suffix with para- (4)

8.Former Premier of China. (5)

9.One saying ten Hail Marys, probably (6)

10.Chemical banned from baby bottles (3)

11.Endings for ball and harp (4)

12.Shoreline-protection inits. (4)

13.Prepared to drive (4)

19.You'll love this! (6)

21.Dash (4)

25.David's eldest son (5)

27.Equivalent Stanley award? (11)

29.Old Time Warner Internet service that integrated its own set-top box (5)

31.Old cry of despair (4)

32.Neighbor of Wyo. (4)

33.Middle Age Crazy star (4)

34.Mohammed's Night Journey (4)

35.Showtime's "__ Word" (4)

36.It's intended for high short-term returns (4)

38.Make less bright (5)

41.Form a fresh squad (6)

45.Honoré d'___ (4)

47.Les Miserables setting (6)

49.Mythical monster (6)

51.Kind of fig tree. (5)

53.In fine style (5)

54.Negative one (5)

55.Christian Endeavor group for young people: Abbr. (5)

56.Like __ (skillfully) (4)

57.Green building rating system (4)

58.I win, to a chess player (4)

60.Writer Jones who's now known as Amiri Baraka (4)

63.Corner: Abbr. (3)

64.Unscrewing dir. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Top: Prefix (4)

5.Hosp. workers (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Combiner for "child" (4)

15.___ hard hearts . . .: Shak. (4)

16.Common letter-shaped fence component (trust me, it's a thing) (5)

17.Check-cashing necessity (abbr.) (4)

18.UPKEEP (10)

20.Nun (6)

22.Time of day: Abbr. (4)

23.J. Hancocked? (3)

24.Roald Dahl heroine (7)

26.___ the pulse of summer in the ice (Dylan Thomas) (4)

28.1959 John Coltrane ballad (5)

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

34.Wife of Bragi. (5)

37.Celebrity chef Matsuhisa (4)

39.Clarified butter you might use in rabri (4)

40.The knife cuts both ways / If the ___ fits, walk in it 'til your high heels break (4)

41.1997 N.L. Rookie of the Year Scott (5)

42.Lang. that "hallelujah" comes from (4)

43.Emeritus: Abbr. (4)

44.Came in: Abbr. (4)

45.It'll take you back (5)

46.Close, but no cigar (6)

48.IVF part (5)

50.Scot's turnip (4)

52.__ Valentine: "Babes in Arms" song (7)

56.Danger signal: Abbr. (3)

59.Actor Ken (4)

61.It clicks on a Bic (6)

62.Nonviolent protest (10)

65.Baseball's Penguin and family (4)

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

67.A little in Sevilla (4)

68.A util. (4)

69.The ___ waters flow into the Baltic Sea. (5)

70.You might observe something from this (4)

71.Cause someone else's insomnia, maybe (4)

Down

1.Monkey-shines. (5)

2.Reference ending (5)

3.Phrase of explanation (5)

4.Didn't stop (11)

5.Noted Packers coach (6)

6.Burmese coin (3)

7.Psychological suffix with para- (4)

8.Former Premier of China. (5)

9.One saying ten Hail Marys, probably (6)

10.Chemical banned from baby bottles (3)

11.Endings for ball and harp (4)

12.Shoreline-protection inits. (4)

13.Prepared to drive (4)

19.You'll love this! (6)

21.Dash (4)

25.David's eldest son (5)

27.Equivalent Stanley award? (11)

29.Old Time Warner Internet service that integrated its own set-top box (5)

31.Old cry of despair (4)

32.Neighbor of Wyo. (4)

33.Middle Age Crazy star (4)

34.Mohammed's Night Journey (4)

35.Showtime's "__ Word" (4)

36.It's intended for high short-term returns (4)

38.Make less bright (5)

41.Form a fresh squad (6)

45.Honoré d'___ (4)

47.Les Miserables setting (6)

49.Mythical monster (6)

51.Kind of fig tree. (5)

53.In fine style (5)

54.Negative one (5)

55.Christian Endeavor group for young people: Abbr. (5)

56.Like __ (skillfully) (4)

57.Green building rating system (4)

58.I win, to a chess player (4)

60.Writer Jones who's now known as Amiri Baraka (4)

63.Corner: Abbr. (3)

64.Unscrewing dir. (3)

Solving Tools

About This Family & Relationships Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, May 22, 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.

May 2026 Crossword Archive

This Family & Relationships crossword puzzle was published on Friday, May 22, 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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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 easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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