Daily Crossword — Thursday, July 16, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, July 16, 2026

Theme: History & Culture

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Courtyards (5)

6.Listen. (4)

10.Mountain side debris (4)

14.Knit one's brows (5)

15.Fed. agcy. aiding minority enterprises (4)

16.Village: Obs. (4)

17.___ to Be You (5)

18.Pulitzer-winning playwright Cruz (4)

19.952, to Cato (4)

20.You don't have to write me back, when texting (3)

21.Platter for serving charcuterie, often (11)

24.Seaport in Kenya. (4)

25.Legal-age attainers (6)

26.Conscientious objector, maybe? (11)

31.Parisian's finger (5)

32.Dross (4)

33.Arm or chill attachment? (3)

36.Big lugs (4)

37.Lewis of Labor. (5)

39.Acct. (4)

40.Initials of British order. (3)

41.Stone's equivalent: Abbr. (4)

42.F words? (5)

43.Major league deal (11)

50.Doctor Who actress Peters (4)

51.You would not BELIEVE what I had to deal with (11)

54.Cio-Cio-__ ("Madama Butterfly" girl) (3)

57.Opposite of alte (4)

58.A ___ of Two Cities (4)

59.50s president (5)

61.Unified group: Mil. abbr. (4)

62.Boris Godunov, for one (4)

63.Bookstore aisle, perhaps (5)

64.Boxer Matthew ____ Muhammad (4)

65.Scratches (out) (4)

66.Flight, in France (5)

46.Rain dance, e.g.

Down

1.___ de (in order to): Fr. (4)

2.Snake in the grass (4)

3.The Seasons of Life author (4)

4.Frigate bird of Hawaii. (3)

5.Hurry up ___ (G.I. cynicism) (7)

6.Award of the British Empire? (6)

7.In the center of (4)

8.Calif. white oak (4)

9.All about babes (8)

10.Midwestern metropolis, informally (5)

11.Earthenware griddle (5)

12.Riding whip (5)

13.Blyton and Bagnold (5)

22.Far-from-light reading material (3)

23.With 1-Across, Boston public works project (4)

24.Docks: Abbr. (4)

26.Pierre's st. (4)

27.Klutzy comment (4)

28.Vassal: Var. (4)

29.Shampoo director Hal (5)

30.Hospital workers' org. (3)

33.Home-furnishings chain (4)

34.East Coast hip-hop band (4)

35.Hindu title used by Nehru: Var. (4)

37.Teller's magic partner (8)

38.Boff ending (3)

39.Swiss capital (4)

41.Foretell: Scot. (4)

42.___ night (remain as guest). (7)

44.Church officers (6)

45.Bantu of the Belgian Congo. (3)

46.Slang for a zoo family. (5)

47.Do it again: Lat. (5)

48.Evergreen tree of North America and Asia. (5)

49.Letter-shaped plumbing trap (5)

52.STEP UP: 6 (4)

53.Winglike (4)

54.Toothy tools (4)

55.No wave guitarist ___ Lindsay (4)

56.Haing of "The Killing Fields" (4)

60.Refusals (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Courtyards (5)

6.Listen. (4)

10.Mountain side debris (4)

14.Knit one's brows (5)

15.Fed. agcy. aiding minority enterprises (4)

16.Village: Obs. (4)

17.___ to Be You (5)

18.Pulitzer-winning playwright Cruz (4)

19.952, to Cato (4)

20.You don't have to write me back, when texting (3)

21.Platter for serving charcuterie, often (11)

24.Seaport in Kenya. (4)

25.Legal-age attainers (6)

26.Conscientious objector, maybe? (11)

31.Parisian's finger (5)

32.Dross (4)

33.Arm or chill attachment? (3)

36.Big lugs (4)

37.Lewis of Labor. (5)

39.Acct. (4)

40.Initials of British order. (3)

41.Stone's equivalent: Abbr. (4)

42.F words? (5)

43.Major league deal (11)

50.Doctor Who actress Peters (4)

51.You would not BELIEVE what I had to deal with (11)

54.Cio-Cio-__ ("Madama Butterfly" girl) (3)

57.Opposite of alte (4)

58.A ___ of Two Cities (4)

59.50s president (5)

61.Unified group: Mil. abbr. (4)

62.Boris Godunov, for one (4)

63.Bookstore aisle, perhaps (5)

64.Boxer Matthew ____ Muhammad (4)

65.Scratches (out) (4)

66.Flight, in France (5)

46.Rain dance, e.g.

Down

1.___ de (in order to): Fr. (4)

2.Snake in the grass (4)

3.The Seasons of Life author (4)

4.Frigate bird of Hawaii. (3)

5.Hurry up ___ (G.I. cynicism) (7)

6.Award of the British Empire? (6)

7.In the center of (4)

8.Calif. white oak (4)

9.All about babes (8)

10.Midwestern metropolis, informally (5)

11.Earthenware griddle (5)

12.Riding whip (5)

13.Blyton and Bagnold (5)

22.Far-from-light reading material (3)

23.With 1-Across, Boston public works project (4)

24.Docks: Abbr. (4)

26.Pierre's st. (4)

27.Klutzy comment (4)

28.Vassal: Var. (4)

29.Shampoo director Hal (5)

30.Hospital workers' org. (3)

33.Home-furnishings chain (4)

34.East Coast hip-hop band (4)

35.Hindu title used by Nehru: Var. (4)

37.Teller's magic partner (8)

38.Boff ending (3)

39.Swiss capital (4)

41.Foretell: Scot. (4)

42.___ night (remain as guest). (7)

44.Church officers (6)

45.Bantu of the Belgian Congo. (3)

46.Slang for a zoo family. (5)

47.Do it again: Lat. (5)

48.Evergreen tree of North America and Asia. (5)

49.Letter-shaped plumbing trap (5)

52.STEP UP: 6 (4)

53.Winglike (4)

54.Toothy tools (4)

55.No wave guitarist ___ Lindsay (4)

56.Haing of "The Killing Fields" (4)

60.Refusals (3)

Solving Tools

About This History & Culture Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, July 16, 2026 features a History & Culture theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Travel through time with clues about historical events, cultural traditions, ancient civilizations, and the rich heritage of human civilization.

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.

July 2026 Crossword Archive

This History & Culture crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, July 16, 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: 37
• Down clues: 41
• Theme: History & Culture

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• Consider specialized vocabulary common to history & culture
• 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 — Thursday, July 16, 2026