Daily Crossword — Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Theme: Games & Entertainment

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

6.Head, in slang (4)

10.Noncommissioned officer: Abbr. var. (4)

14.Interviewer of Vladimir Putin in 2017 and 2018 (10)

16.Advertising-industry award (4)

17.Eco-centric college class, informally? (10)

18.Allied-dominated gulf off New Guinea coast. (4)

19.__ and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (3)

20.Film session (5)

21.____ My Way (1944 film) (5)

22.Bloke (4)

23.Modified organism (4)

25.The __ Rights Party of 1948 (6)

28.Trifling sums (8)

32.Custom gift that's made by burning (5)

33.Paul Bunyan's admission in therapy? (9)

34.Suffix with flex (4)

36.Italian wine region (4)

37.Piece of furniture. (9)

39.External, anatomically (5)

40.Plays for sympathy, maybe (8)

41.Unit of area (6)

42.Tagalog knife. (4)

43.Catches on (4)

44.Sprint, e.g. (5)

47.Bulgarian river (5)

49.City in Brazil. (3)

52.Baby llama (4)

53.Cup part (10)

55.Hold it right there! (4)

56.Photo op, e.g. (10)

57.Diminutive suffix. (4)

58.Nine-digit ID (4)

59.Make blue? (5)

35.Business school tests

Down

1.Still tied (4) (4)

2.Anc. name of Greek mountain range. (4)

3.Siamese measure (4)

4.Synthetic mat. (3)

5.Caraway relative (7)

6.Death, ___ proud ...: John Donne (5)

7.Ad-free social network that launched in 2014 (4)

8.Able but unwilling to read (9)

9.Crossword venue that has published four Sat. puzzles by women so far this year (3)

10.Items holding up teacher notices? (11)

11.Toilet case. (4)

12.River into Black Sea. (4)

13.Sappho's Leap author (4)

15.Actress Madeline and cruciverbalist David, for two (5)

21.Middle child on "Good Luck Charlie" (4)

22.Popular present (11)

24.Summer camp assts. (4)

25.Former "NYPD Blue" star (5)

26.Shinbone (5)

27.Having a supporting shaft (5)

28.Indian vegetable dishes (5)

29.City in Italy. (5)

30.Someone regarded as ferocious or violent (5)

31.:-) (5)

33.Boobs (9)

35.Big bash (4)

38.Italian child's word for brother. (4)

39.Playground item (7)

41.'01 Stone Temple Pilots album "Shangri-La ___" (5)

43.Convenient, like some winter resorts (5)

44.Exclamation of distaste. (4)

45.Of time (4)

46.Oscar-winning actress Kedrova (but not for Hitchcock's Torn Curtain, unfortunately) (4)

48.Bay on N. E coast of Crete. (4)

49.Not published: Lat. Abbr. (4)

50.Big Apple institution (4)

51.Anc. name of Greek mountain range. (4)

53.Some radios (3)

54.White yam. (3)

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Across

1.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

6.Head, in slang (4)

10.Noncommissioned officer: Abbr. var. (4)

14.Interviewer of Vladimir Putin in 2017 and 2018 (10)

16.Advertising-industry award (4)

17.Eco-centric college class, informally? (10)

18.Allied-dominated gulf off New Guinea coast. (4)

19.__ and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (3)

20.Film session (5)

21.____ My Way (1944 film) (5)

22.Bloke (4)

23.Modified organism (4)

25.The __ Rights Party of 1948 (6)

28.Trifling sums (8)

32.Custom gift that's made by burning (5)

33.Paul Bunyan's admission in therapy? (9)

34.Suffix with flex (4)

36.Italian wine region (4)

37.Piece of furniture. (9)

39.External, anatomically (5)

40.Plays for sympathy, maybe (8)

41.Unit of area (6)

42.Tagalog knife. (4)

43.Catches on (4)

44.Sprint, e.g. (5)

47.Bulgarian river (5)

49.City in Brazil. (3)

52.Baby llama (4)

53.Cup part (10)

55.Hold it right there! (4)

56.Photo op, e.g. (10)

57.Diminutive suffix. (4)

58.Nine-digit ID (4)

59.Make blue? (5)

35.Business school tests

Down

1.Still tied (4) (4)

2.Anc. name of Greek mountain range. (4)

3.Siamese measure (4)

4.Synthetic mat. (3)

5.Caraway relative (7)

6.Death, ___ proud ...: John Donne (5)

7.Ad-free social network that launched in 2014 (4)

8.Able but unwilling to read (9)

9.Crossword venue that has published four Sat. puzzles by women so far this year (3)

10.Items holding up teacher notices? (11)

11.Toilet case. (4)

12.River into Black Sea. (4)

13.Sappho's Leap author (4)

15.Actress Madeline and cruciverbalist David, for two (5)

21.Middle child on "Good Luck Charlie" (4)

22.Popular present (11)

24.Summer camp assts. (4)

25.Former "NYPD Blue" star (5)

26.Shinbone (5)

27.Having a supporting shaft (5)

28.Indian vegetable dishes (5)

29.City in Italy. (5)

30.Someone regarded as ferocious or violent (5)

31.:-) (5)

33.Boobs (9)

35.Big bash (4)

38.Italian child's word for brother. (4)

39.Playground item (7)

41.'01 Stone Temple Pilots album "Shangri-La ___" (5)

43.Convenient, like some winter resorts (5)

44.Exclamation of distaste. (4)

45.Of time (4)

46.Oscar-winning actress Kedrova (but not for Hitchcock's Torn Curtain, unfortunately) (4)

48.Bay on N. E coast of Crete. (4)

49.Not published: Lat. Abbr. (4)

50.Big Apple institution (4)

51.Anc. name of Greek mountain range. (4)

53.Some radios (3)

54.White yam. (3)

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About This Games & Entertainment Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, July 22, 2026 features a Games & Entertainment theme with 74 words (35 across, 39 down).

Have fun with clues about board games, sports, movies, music, parties, and all forms of entertainment that bring joy to life.

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.

July 2026 Crossword Archive

This Games & Entertainment crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, July 22, 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: 35
• Down clues: 39
• Theme: Games & Entertainment

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Solving Games & Entertainment Puzzles

Games & Entertainment 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 games & entertainment
• 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 — Wednesday, July 22, 2026