Daily Crossword — Sunday, June 21, 2026

Daily Crossword - Sunday, June 21, 2026

Theme: Nature & Weather

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.The Sun ___ Rises (4)

5.Tussaud's title (4)

9.Actor/director Ezra (5)

14.Virus contracted by eating contaminated food, briefly (4)

15.2009 Peace Nobelist (4)

16.Bandit (5)

17.Tools used to row (4)

18.Welsh sea god (4)

19.Open places in Italy. (5)

20.Abbreviation on an envelope (3)

21.Elite athletic squad (11)

23.Basic trait (6)

25.Scary shout from Dr. Steve Brule (4)

26.Intended for all, as a video game (6)

29.Uncompromising decree (6)

33.Seeps (5)

35.Gmail page (5)

37.It supplies only 1.87 watt-hours of power (3)

38.How __ that grab you? (4)

39.On ___ (hitting well) (5)

40.Acct. (4)

41.Hosp. chart notation (3)

42.Kind of semiconductor with free electrons (5)

43.One half of Gnarls Barkley (5)

44.East Indian trees. (6)

46.Members of a spectral type (6)

48.Biblical name: Ezra ii, 42. (4)

50.Els and Pyle (6)

53.Scenic simulation (11)

58.Midwestern MLS team (3)

59.Intelligent apparel (5)

60.French with (4)

62.Pianist Cherkassky (5)

63.Former NPR host Hansen (4)

64.Quite grand (4)

65.Bo's'n's concern (5)

66.--- (4)

67.'Sup? (4)

61."You could ___ nice vacation"

Down

1.Young man with ___ (5)

2.You can __ horse... (5)

3.Sugar-free lemon-lime soda (10)

4.Western org. (3)

5.French statesman, Suez conferee. (6)

6.National ___ (site of the March for Women's Lives in 2004) (4)

7.Turtle genus. (4)

8.Second story? (5)

9.Island where NBA star Tim Duncan was born (7)

10.You dig it? (6)

11.Alas: Rare. (4)

12.Water scorpion. (4)

13.Russian chess great Geller (4)

21.Turkish/Iranian border river (4)

22.Passion (5)

24.Kin of British actress Mary (4)

27.- (4)

28.The Dnieper to the Russians. (5)

30.Differs. (10)

31.Cook's company on NASDAQ (4)

32.Root similar to cassava (4)

33.Strange-sounding Norwegian canton (4)

34.Endings for ball and harp (4)

36.Sweethearts in an Insta post (4)

39.Yachting (5)

40.Swiss capital (4)

42.Musical symbol (7)

43.Mystery writer John Dickson (4)

45.Indian daggers. (6)

47.Fabulous Greek archer. (6)

49.- (5)

51.Barely beat, in sports (5)

52.Actress Gia (5)

53.Endow with power (4)

54.__ Have Nothing (4)

55.Reenlist (4)

57.Prefix for wine (4)

61.Show the way, briefly (3)

56.Tube spot

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Across

1.The Sun ___ Rises (4)

5.Tussaud's title (4)

9.Actor/director Ezra (5)

14.Virus contracted by eating contaminated food, briefly (4)

15.2009 Peace Nobelist (4)

16.Bandit (5)

17.Tools used to row (4)

18.Welsh sea god (4)

19.Open places in Italy. (5)

20.Abbreviation on an envelope (3)

21.Elite athletic squad (11)

23.Basic trait (6)

25.Scary shout from Dr. Steve Brule (4)

26.Intended for all, as a video game (6)

29.Uncompromising decree (6)

33.Seeps (5)

35.Gmail page (5)

37.It supplies only 1.87 watt-hours of power (3)

38.How __ that grab you? (4)

39.On ___ (hitting well) (5)

40.Acct. (4)

41.Hosp. chart notation (3)

42.Kind of semiconductor with free electrons (5)

43.One half of Gnarls Barkley (5)

44.East Indian trees. (6)

46.Members of a spectral type (6)

48.Biblical name: Ezra ii, 42. (4)

50.Els and Pyle (6)

53.Scenic simulation (11)

58.Midwestern MLS team (3)

59.Intelligent apparel (5)

60.French with (4)

62.Pianist Cherkassky (5)

63.Former NPR host Hansen (4)

64.Quite grand (4)

65.Bo's'n's concern (5)

66.--- (4)

67.'Sup? (4)

61."You could ___ nice vacation"

Down

1.Young man with ___ (5)

2.You can __ horse... (5)

3.Sugar-free lemon-lime soda (10)

4.Western org. (3)

5.French statesman, Suez conferee. (6)

6.National ___ (site of the March for Women's Lives in 2004) (4)

7.Turtle genus. (4)

8.Second story? (5)

9.Island where NBA star Tim Duncan was born (7)

10.You dig it? (6)

11.Alas: Rare. (4)

12.Water scorpion. (4)

13.Russian chess great Geller (4)

21.Turkish/Iranian border river (4)

22.Passion (5)

24.Kin of British actress Mary (4)

27.- (4)

28.The Dnieper to the Russians. (5)

30.Differs. (10)

31.Cook's company on NASDAQ (4)

32.Root similar to cassava (4)

33.Strange-sounding Norwegian canton (4)

34.Endings for ball and harp (4)

36.Sweethearts in an Insta post (4)

39.Yachting (5)

40.Swiss capital (4)

42.Musical symbol (7)

43.Mystery writer John Dickson (4)

45.Indian daggers. (6)

47.Fabulous Greek archer. (6)

49.- (5)

51.Barely beat, in sports (5)

52.Actress Gia (5)

53.Endow with power (4)

54.__ Have Nothing (4)

55.Reenlist (4)

57.Prefix for wine (4)

61.Show the way, briefly (3)

56.Tube spot

Solving Tools

About This Nature & Weather Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Sunday, June 21, 2026 features a Nature & Weather theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Explore the natural world with clues about flora, fauna, weather patterns, landscapes, and environmental science. From sunny skies to stormy seas.

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 Nature & Weather crossword puzzle was published on Sunday, June 21, 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: Nature & Weather

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to nature & weather
• 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 — Sunday, June 21, 2026