Daily Crossword — Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Daily Crossword - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Theme: History & Culture

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Field covering (4)

5.Baby llama (4)

9.Hideout: Obs. (5)

14.Babylonian chaos (4)

15.Campus mil. gr. (4)

16.Words before an expiration date (5)

17.Kidvid cult classic featuring the Sleestaks, to fans (4)

18.Go gaga for (10)

20.Legal-age attainers (6)

22.Bluegrasses. (4)

23.Sp. lady (3)

24.Game played on an 8x8 board (7)

26.Softened expletive on "Battlestar Galactica" (4)

28.New Orleans, to St. Louis? (12)

33.Middle Eastern religion (5)

36.Capital of Camarines Norte, Luzon. (4)

37.Stella ___ (cookie brand) (4)

38.Irish exclamation: Var. (4)

39.Red Sea resort town (5)

40.Longtime CBS procedural (4)

41.Brig. Gen. Boatner's assignment. (4)

42.Cordelia's father (4)

43.Nerdish (5)

44.Pinball Wizard Indian prince? (12)

47.Active one (4)

48.Noted Minnesota politico (7)

52.East Coast highway sign (3)

55.Ship weights: Abbr. (4)

58.Do much better than. (10)

61.It has an antistrophe (4)

62.Chinese martial art (5)

63.Place of higher learning, for short (4)

64.Catch in a web (4)

65.2008 hit for Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown (5)

66.Military supply officers: Abbr. (4)

67.Unfledged bird (4)

57.Rain dance, e.g.

Down

1.Roman robe, ankle-length. (5)

2.Animal without feet. (5)

3.Queue after Q (5)

4.Surged successfully (11)

5.Angry 43rd president? Woof! (6)

6.this is how i THINK the guy from 'game of thrones' spells his name but actually he has another B (3)

7.Med. dosage, often (4)

8.Straight line, part 1 (11)

9.Hungarian horseman (6)

10.Bar opener (3)

11.Hindu deities. (4)

12.Celebrity hairstylist Jose (4)

13.Vega's constellation (4)

19.Midwest poet. (6)

21.Awkward nombre (4)

25.Musician Garfunkel in his post-label phase? (11)

27.Hard deposit in a bladder (11)

30.Viva __ (by word of mouth) (4)

31.He portrayed "Ponch" (4)

32.Like some cheeks (4)

33.Abu ___ al-Siddiq (father-in-law of Muhammad) (4)

34.Venezuelan copper-mining town (4)

35.Religious call to Mecca (4)

39.Church officers (6)

43.French jay (4)

45.Award of the British Empire? (6)

46.Monsignors: Abbr. (6)

49.Like some bathwater (5)

50.___ living (be employed) (5)

51.They might be Giants (5)

52.Ms. Brockovich (4)

53.Duo (4)

54.__ boy! (4)

56.___ Rival (Filipino dessert made with buttercream, meringue, and cashews, whose name means "without rival" in French) (4)

59.Summer-weather stat (3)

60.O Sole __ (3)

29.Jordanian king

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Across

1.Field covering (4)

5.Baby llama (4)

9.Hideout: Obs. (5)

14.Babylonian chaos (4)

15.Campus mil. gr. (4)

16.Words before an expiration date (5)

17.Kidvid cult classic featuring the Sleestaks, to fans (4)

18.Go gaga for (10)

20.Legal-age attainers (6)

22.Bluegrasses. (4)

23.Sp. lady (3)

24.Game played on an 8x8 board (7)

26.Softened expletive on "Battlestar Galactica" (4)

28.New Orleans, to St. Louis? (12)

33.Middle Eastern religion (5)

36.Capital of Camarines Norte, Luzon. (4)

37.Stella ___ (cookie brand) (4)

38.Irish exclamation: Var. (4)

39.Red Sea resort town (5)

40.Longtime CBS procedural (4)

41.Brig. Gen. Boatner's assignment. (4)

42.Cordelia's father (4)

43.Nerdish (5)

44.Pinball Wizard Indian prince? (12)

47.Active one (4)

48.Noted Minnesota politico (7)

52.East Coast highway sign (3)

55.Ship weights: Abbr. (4)

58.Do much better than. (10)

61.It has an antistrophe (4)

62.Chinese martial art (5)

63.Place of higher learning, for short (4)

64.Catch in a web (4)

65.2008 hit for Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown (5)

66.Military supply officers: Abbr. (4)

67.Unfledged bird (4)

57.Rain dance, e.g.

Down

1.Roman robe, ankle-length. (5)

2.Animal without feet. (5)

3.Queue after Q (5)

4.Surged successfully (11)

5.Angry 43rd president? Woof! (6)

6.this is how i THINK the guy from 'game of thrones' spells his name but actually he has another B (3)

7.Med. dosage, often (4)

8.Straight line, part 1 (11)

9.Hungarian horseman (6)

10.Bar opener (3)

11.Hindu deities. (4)

12.Celebrity hairstylist Jose (4)

13.Vega's constellation (4)

19.Midwest poet. (6)

21.Awkward nombre (4)

25.Musician Garfunkel in his post-label phase? (11)

27.Hard deposit in a bladder (11)

30.Viva __ (by word of mouth) (4)

31.He portrayed "Ponch" (4)

32.Like some cheeks (4)

33.Abu ___ al-Siddiq (father-in-law of Muhammad) (4)

34.Venezuelan copper-mining town (4)

35.Religious call to Mecca (4)

39.Church officers (6)

43.French jay (4)

45.Award of the British Empire? (6)

46.Monsignors: Abbr. (6)

49.Like some bathwater (5)

50.___ living (be employed) (5)

51.They might be Giants (5)

52.Ms. Brockovich (4)

53.Duo (4)

54.__ boy! (4)

56.___ Rival (Filipino dessert made with buttercream, meringue, and cashews, whose name means "without rival" in French) (4)

59.Summer-weather stat (3)

60.O Sole __ (3)

29.Jordanian king

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About This History & Culture Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Tuesday, July 21, 2026 features a History & Culture theme with 74 words (37 across, 37 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 Tuesday, July 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: 74
• Across clues: 37
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: History & Culture

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• 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 — Tuesday, July 21, 2026