Daily Crossword — Monday, June 8, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, June 8, 2026

Theme: Reading & Writing

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Cloistered life (7)

8.Stick with (7)

15.Scottish poet Hew ___: 1792-1878 (7)

16.Expressed admiration for (7)

17.Noted DC costume (7)

18.Role on Capt. Kirk's bridge for Nichelle Nichols and Zoe Saldana (7)

19.Roman household deity (3)

20.Double-crossed (7)

22.Air traffic controllers' sys. (3)

23.Actor Morales (4)

25.Sixth hour, in Italy (5)

26.Town in N India (4)

27.Bad boss's practice (5)

29.Work-related malady: Abbr. (3)

30.Part of the "Stepquote" (4)

31.Ultimatum word (6)

33.___ it! (relax) (8)

36.Basketball player (4)

38.Thatching palm (4)

39.Somebody else, actually (8)

43.Word in many sequel titles (6)

47.___, you noblest English! ("Henry V") (4)

48.One of the Aesir in Norse Myth. (3)

50.Cattail. (5)

51.Emeritus: Abbr. (4)

52.Poet in Johnson's "Rasselas" (5)

54.Keyboard feature (4)

55.Brit. war award (3)

56.Russia, a century ago (7)

58.Opp. of depart (3)

59.Branding specialists (7)

61.Takeout service for a popular breakfast restaurant chain (7)

63.Carlo ___, author of "Le avventure di Pinocchio" (7)

64.Biblical name, variant of Elisha. (7)

65.Willa Cather's "My ___" (7)

66.Release (7)

Down

1.Dramatic scene (7)

2.Crime novelist Carl (7)

3.Just a little guts? (7)

4.Bibl. quotes, often (3)

5.Toilet case. (4)

6.What this puzzle's theme entries have (5)

7.Play varsity ball (6)

8.Disney's Pongo or Perdita, e.g. (8)

9.I ___ fool!: Dickens (5)

10.Barak once in Netanyahu's government (4)

11.Second presentation of the evidence: Abbr. (3)

12.Facebook co-founder Saverin (7)

13.Ankle cartilage. (7)

14.Sea lions or fur seals. (7)

21.Fiord on Zealand Island, Denmark. (4)

24.Same here (7)

26.Like many teens at the movies (7)

28.High-ranking NCO (4)

32.Beef cut in Scotland (3)

34.'67 Poitier role (3)

35.Totally wired (4)

37.Given Transylvania under new treaty. (8)

39.Stage name of Lillian Norton (1859–1914). (7)

40.Person to request a Mafia hit from (7)

41.She looketh as butter would ___ in her mouth: Heywood (7)

42.Norse god, stepson of Thor. (4)

45.Take up again, as a case (7)

46.Having sensory fibres. (7)

49.Word before or after {/first/} (6)

52.Member of Oriental religious sect. (5)

53.Rust ___, "True Detective" detective (5)

56.Let's go! (4)

57.Foreign particle in wool (4)

60.Havana hello (3)

62.Pressure meas. (3)

44.More suave.

Solving Tools

Across

1.Cloistered life (7)

8.Stick with (7)

15.Scottish poet Hew ___: 1792-1878 (7)

16.Expressed admiration for (7)

17.Noted DC costume (7)

18.Role on Capt. Kirk's bridge for Nichelle Nichols and Zoe Saldana (7)

19.Roman household deity (3)

20.Double-crossed (7)

22.Air traffic controllers' sys. (3)

23.Actor Morales (4)

25.Sixth hour, in Italy (5)

26.Town in N India (4)

27.Bad boss's practice (5)

29.Work-related malady: Abbr. (3)

30.Part of the "Stepquote" (4)

31.Ultimatum word (6)

33.___ it! (relax) (8)

36.Basketball player (4)

38.Thatching palm (4)

39.Somebody else, actually (8)

43.Word in many sequel titles (6)

47.___, you noblest English! ("Henry V") (4)

48.One of the Aesir in Norse Myth. (3)

50.Cattail. (5)

51.Emeritus: Abbr. (4)

52.Poet in Johnson's "Rasselas" (5)

54.Keyboard feature (4)

55.Brit. war award (3)

56.Russia, a century ago (7)

58.Opp. of depart (3)

59.Branding specialists (7)

61.Takeout service for a popular breakfast restaurant chain (7)

63.Carlo ___, author of "Le avventure di Pinocchio" (7)

64.Biblical name, variant of Elisha. (7)

65.Willa Cather's "My ___" (7)

66.Release (7)

Down

1.Dramatic scene (7)

2.Crime novelist Carl (7)

3.Just a little guts? (7)

4.Bibl. quotes, often (3)

5.Toilet case. (4)

6.What this puzzle's theme entries have (5)

7.Play varsity ball (6)

8.Disney's Pongo or Perdita, e.g. (8)

9.I ___ fool!: Dickens (5)

10.Barak once in Netanyahu's government (4)

11.Second presentation of the evidence: Abbr. (3)

12.Facebook co-founder Saverin (7)

13.Ankle cartilage. (7)

14.Sea lions or fur seals. (7)

21.Fiord on Zealand Island, Denmark. (4)

24.Same here (7)

26.Like many teens at the movies (7)

28.High-ranking NCO (4)

32.Beef cut in Scotland (3)

34.'67 Poitier role (3)

35.Totally wired (4)

37.Given Transylvania under new treaty. (8)

39.Stage name of Lillian Norton (1859–1914). (7)

40.Person to request a Mafia hit from (7)

41.She looketh as butter would ___ in her mouth: Heywood (7)

42.Norse god, stepson of Thor. (4)

45.Take up again, as a case (7)

46.Having sensory fibres. (7)

49.Word before or after {/first/} (6)

52.Member of Oriental religious sect. (5)

53.Rust ___, "True Detective" detective (5)

56.Let's go! (4)

57.Foreign particle in wool (4)

60.Havana hello (3)

62.Pressure meas. (3)

44.More suave.

Solving Tools

About This Reading & Writing Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, June 8, 2026 features a Reading & Writing theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 down).

Celebrate the written word with clues about authors, books, poetry, journalism, and literary terms. From classic novels to modern publications.

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.

June 2026 Crossword Archive

This Reading & Writing crossword puzzle was published on Monday, June 8, 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: 72
• Across clues: 36
• Down clues: 36
• Theme: Reading & Writing

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to reading & writing
• 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, June 8, 2026