Daily Crossword — Friday, June 12, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, June 12, 2026

Theme: Travel & Places

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.... ____ up the chimney he rose (4)

10.Phil Ivey's event: Abbr. (4)

14.Type of verse. (10)

16.Town NE of Aurora, Ill. (4)

17.Later, friend! (10)

18.African gazelle (4)

19.___ de Replay (debut Rihanna single) (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.Tiger's mate, once (4)

23.Whalers' casks (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Set like a tiny island. (7)

31.Gift getter (5)

32.Holiday season store statistic? (9)

34.I __ the opinion ... (4)

35.Trifles: Fr. (5)

36.'Stop! -- Mom Will Shoot' (4)

37.Disreputable groups (9)

39.Commune on the Oise. (5)

40.Noted ad agency name with a double vowel (7)

41.Miry. (6)

42.Freddie Mac (5)

43.___ oui, monsieur (4)

44.Binge (5)

46.What __ idea!: "How stupid!" (5)

48.Boundary: Abbr. (3)

51.Don't make such ___ deal out of it! (4)

52.Loanword that means "amateur" in Spanish (10)

54.Reliquary (4)

55.To Kill a Mockingbird or "Jane Eyre" (1, 3, 4, 5, 7) (10)

56.Cycle types (4)

57.___-ear (tropical abalone) (4)

58.Source of ketose. (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Sweet tree secretion (4)

2.Inside, in combinations (4)

3.Over (4)

4.Ship's mailroom: Abbr. (3)

5.Like mortarboards (7)

6.David of Fox News (5)

7.Cry at the start of tag (4)

8.Adichie and Achebe, for two (9)

9.Reagan Airport, on tickets (3)

10.Erosion news? (11)

11.Legendary Argentine rock band named after its frontman's soft drink habit (10)

12.Il Posto director: 1961 (4)

13.Agony (4)

15.Yankovic parody (5)

21.Comm. devices (4)

22.Slow down, literally or figuratively (11)

24.They get you online: Abbr. (4)

25.Big name in department stores (5)

26.Tree crow of Java. (5)

27.*Kenyan healthcare worker? (10)

29.Changeable, as weather: Scot. (5)

30.Author of "The White Company" (5)

32.Hot spots for hotspots? (9)

33.Boxing counter? (3)

35.Former Chicago mayor Emanuel (4)

38.Scopes Trial gp. (4)

39.Who stands to gain?, in legalese (7)

41.Get out of town (5)

43.Cold stuff (5)

44.9000 automaker (4)

45.Some hipster beers, briefly (4)

47.First call (4)

48.Wash: Lat. (4)

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

50.Burrowing mammal (4)

52.City in Oklahoma (3)

53.Refusals (3)

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Across

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.... ____ up the chimney he rose (4)

10.Phil Ivey's event: Abbr. (4)

14.Type of verse. (10)

16.Town NE of Aurora, Ill. (4)

17.Later, friend! (10)

18.African gazelle (4)

19.___ de Replay (debut Rihanna single) (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.Tiger's mate, once (4)

23.Whalers' casks (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Set like a tiny island. (7)

31.Gift getter (5)

32.Holiday season store statistic? (9)

34.I __ the opinion ... (4)

35.Trifles: Fr. (5)

36.'Stop! -- Mom Will Shoot' (4)

37.Disreputable groups (9)

39.Commune on the Oise. (5)

40.Noted ad agency name with a double vowel (7)

41.Miry. (6)

42.Freddie Mac (5)

43.___ oui, monsieur (4)

44.Binge (5)

46.What __ idea!: "How stupid!" (5)

48.Boundary: Abbr. (3)

51.Don't make such ___ deal out of it! (4)

52.Loanword that means "amateur" in Spanish (10)

54.Reliquary (4)

55.To Kill a Mockingbird or "Jane Eyre" (1, 3, 4, 5, 7) (10)

56.Cycle types (4)

57.___-ear (tropical abalone) (4)

58.Source of ketose. (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Sweet tree secretion (4)

2.Inside, in combinations (4)

3.Over (4)

4.Ship's mailroom: Abbr. (3)

5.Like mortarboards (7)

6.David of Fox News (5)

7.Cry at the start of tag (4)

8.Adichie and Achebe, for two (9)

9.Reagan Airport, on tickets (3)

10.Erosion news? (11)

11.Legendary Argentine rock band named after its frontman's soft drink habit (10)

12.Il Posto director: 1961 (4)

13.Agony (4)

15.Yankovic parody (5)

21.Comm. devices (4)

22.Slow down, literally or figuratively (11)

24.They get you online: Abbr. (4)

25.Big name in department stores (5)

26.Tree crow of Java. (5)

27.*Kenyan healthcare worker? (10)

29.Changeable, as weather: Scot. (5)

30.Author of "The White Company" (5)

32.Hot spots for hotspots? (9)

33.Boxing counter? (3)

35.Former Chicago mayor Emanuel (4)

38.Scopes Trial gp. (4)

39.Who stands to gain?, in legalese (7)

41.Get out of town (5)

43.Cold stuff (5)

44.9000 automaker (4)

45.Some hipster beers, briefly (4)

47.First call (4)

48.Wash: Lat. (4)

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

50.Burrowing mammal (4)

52.City in Oklahoma (3)

53.Refusals (3)

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About This Travel & Places Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, June 12, 2026 features a Travel & Places theme with 72 words (35 across, 37 down).

Embark on a journey with clues about destinations, geography, transportation, tourism, and the wonderful places that make up our 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 Travel & Places crossword puzzle was published on Friday, June 12, 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: 35
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: Travel & Places

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Travel & Places 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 travel & places
• 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 — Friday, June 12, 2026