Daily Crossword — Thursday, June 11, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, June 11, 2026

Theme: Colors & Appearance

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Field covering (4)

5.Thailand moolah (4)

14.Cameroon town (4)

15.Second pt. (4)

16.Foam, to François (5)

17.Pick-__ (tonic) (4)

18.Contest that involves épées and pistols (10)

20.Pretty ___ (Dua Lipa banger) (6)

22.It's OK, in Orléans (4)

23.Apothecary's degree. (3)

24.Bridge workers. (7)

26.Ancient fiddler (4)

28.Drink that "we'll tak' ... yet for auld lang syne" (12)

33.Abele or aspen (5)

36.A little in Sevilla (4)

37.Israel's southernmost city (4)

38.Egyptian town at the mouth of the Nile (4)

39.Prominent anti-vaxxer from a high-profile political family, for short (5)

40.Ruled (4)

41.Hebrew eve (4)

42.Main artery (4)

43.Demolitionist (5)

44.Sheriff of Nottingham? (12)

47.Like a fleet on the ocean floor (4)

48.China in Japan (7)

52.Change in velocity over time, for short (3)

55.Ten, in combinations (4)

58.Of map-projection lines (10)

61.___ machine (4)

62.Semantics philosopher Paul (5)

63.Symbol of life (4)

64.___ Armand, French cave (4)

65.Anglo-___ (5)

66.Home for 53A (4)

67.Dwight Gooden's nickname (not the one based on his imaginary medical degree alone, but also on his ability to get strikeouts) (4)

9.Number of blind mice or little pigs

57.Went over to the other side, in a way

Down

1.Cause one to stumble (5)

2.Concealed: Prefix (5)

3.One of J.R.R. Tolkien's Rs (5)

4.Vatican rhythm sticks? (11)

5.Little shepherdess (6)

6.Drink at a pub (3)

7.Hence: Latin (4)

8.Jurassic Park = ? (1997) + ? (1975) (11)

9.Gobioid fish. (6)

10.First Pres. born west of the Mississippi (3)

11.Trundle, as ore (4)

12.Some fans of Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance (4)

13.Counting-out word (4)

19.Feudal stablekeeper: Var. (6)

21.Mist. (4)

25.Part of an English outfit (11)

27.Place where it's difficult to make a pass (11)

29.Wood used for flutes. (5)

30.Of the yrs. 1558-1603 (4)

31.Compos mentis (4)

32.River in the Ukraine (4)

33.Book intro (abbr.) (4)

34.Other, en español (4)

35.Wing (prefix) (4)

39.Midwestern Governor. (6)

43.Japanese ware (4)

45.Out of the blue (6)

46.Green tea often used in Japanese tea ceremonies (6)

49.Bill of Wrongs author Molly (5)

50.Certain fisherman (5)

51.Financial institution that sponsors the home of the Celtics and Bruins (5)

52.Math branches: Abbr. (4)

53.Harrington, of "The Lingerie Addict" (4)

54.Psalm ___, longest chapter in the Bible (4)

56.Abbess. (4)

59.___ Coliseum, home to the Athletics (3)

60.Texter's 'I know, right?'

Solving Tools

Across

1.Field covering (4)

5.Thailand moolah (4)

14.Cameroon town (4)

15.Second pt. (4)

16.Foam, to François (5)

17.Pick-__ (tonic) (4)

18.Contest that involves épées and pistols (10)

20.Pretty ___ (Dua Lipa banger) (6)

22.It's OK, in Orléans (4)

23.Apothecary's degree. (3)

24.Bridge workers. (7)

26.Ancient fiddler (4)

28.Drink that "we'll tak' ... yet for auld lang syne" (12)

33.Abele or aspen (5)

36.A little in Sevilla (4)

37.Israel's southernmost city (4)

38.Egyptian town at the mouth of the Nile (4)

39.Prominent anti-vaxxer from a high-profile political family, for short (5)

40.Ruled (4)

41.Hebrew eve (4)

42.Main artery (4)

43.Demolitionist (5)

44.Sheriff of Nottingham? (12)

47.Like a fleet on the ocean floor (4)

48.China in Japan (7)

52.Change in velocity over time, for short (3)

55.Ten, in combinations (4)

58.Of map-projection lines (10)

61.___ machine (4)

62.Semantics philosopher Paul (5)

63.Symbol of life (4)

64.___ Armand, French cave (4)

65.Anglo-___ (5)

66.Home for 53A (4)

67.Dwight Gooden's nickname (not the one based on his imaginary medical degree alone, but also on his ability to get strikeouts) (4)

9.Number of blind mice or little pigs

57.Went over to the other side, in a way

Down

1.Cause one to stumble (5)

2.Concealed: Prefix (5)

3.One of J.R.R. Tolkien's Rs (5)

4.Vatican rhythm sticks? (11)

5.Little shepherdess (6)

6.Drink at a pub (3)

7.Hence: Latin (4)

8.Jurassic Park = ? (1997) + ? (1975) (11)

9.Gobioid fish. (6)

10.First Pres. born west of the Mississippi (3)

11.Trundle, as ore (4)

12.Some fans of Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance (4)

13.Counting-out word (4)

19.Feudal stablekeeper: Var. (6)

21.Mist. (4)

25.Part of an English outfit (11)

27.Place where it's difficult to make a pass (11)

29.Wood used for flutes. (5)

30.Of the yrs. 1558-1603 (4)

31.Compos mentis (4)

32.River in the Ukraine (4)

33.Book intro (abbr.) (4)

34.Other, en español (4)

35.Wing (prefix) (4)

39.Midwestern Governor. (6)

43.Japanese ware (4)

45.Out of the blue (6)

46.Green tea often used in Japanese tea ceremonies (6)

49.Bill of Wrongs author Molly (5)

50.Certain fisherman (5)

51.Financial institution that sponsors the home of the Celtics and Bruins (5)

52.Math branches: Abbr. (4)

53.Harrington, of "The Lingerie Addict" (4)

54.Psalm ___, longest chapter in the Bible (4)

56.Abbess. (4)

59.___ Coliseum, home to the Athletics (3)

60.Texter's 'I know, right?'

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About This Colors & Appearance Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, June 11, 2026 features a Colors & Appearance theme with 74 words (37 across, 37 down).

Paint your puzzle with clues about colors, visual aesthetics, beauty, and everything that meets the eye in our colorful world.

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.

June 2026 Crossword Archive

This Colors & Appearance crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, June 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: 74
• Across clues: 37
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: Colors & Appearance

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to colors & appearance
• 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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Daily Crossword — Thursday, June 11, 2026