Daily Crossword — Monday, August 10, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, August 10, 2026

Theme: Family & Relationships

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.. . . walk before thee like ___: Shak. (4)

5.Whale (prefix) (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Geometric figures: Lat. (4)

15.___ of much contempt (Shakespeare) (4)

16.Write-ins (5)

17.Taking the maximum risk, as a poker player (4)

18.Toddler's vehicle (10)

20.Nun (6)

22.Cat's cry: Var. (4)

23.These (Fr.) (3)

24.Like clear mental images (7)

26.Ski-jumper Nils (4)

28.Rooting ant (5)

30.You've Got a __ .... (6)

34.Not giving anything away, emotion-wise (5)

37.Bert or Harry of old beer ads (4)

39.Tube spot

40.Owl, in Berlin (4)

41.Comedian Russell (5)

42.Texas Triangle cops: Abbr. (4)

43.By oneself, in French (4)

44.Whaler's oil cask. (4)

45.Backed (out of), as an awkward situation, in modern slang (5)

46.Close, but no cigar (6)

48.Of a fern spore. (5)

50.Short fiber (4)

52.Sleep-inducer of folklore (7)

56.An end of this puzzle (3)

59.Korean dish with lettuce wraps (4)

61.Date of this puzzle's publication, briefly (6)

62.Ground Passover bread (10)

65.Pride and Prejudice actress Jennifer (1995) (4)

66.We feel the same way (5)

67.Actress Swenson (4)

68.Comedienne Charlotte et al. (4)

69.Dagger (5)

70.Make lace (var.) (4)

71.Stud farm dad (4)

Down

1.___ could be made (5)

2.Arias, typically (5)

3.How Timothy Leary spent some time (5)

4.Fruit also called a wax gourd (11)

5.Relating to goats. (6)

6.Suffix with cell or glob (3)

7.This is Serious Mum Aussies, for short (4)

8.Bible land rich in gold (5)

9.Declarer (6)

10.Cut short (3)

11.Auricular (4)

12.Ubangi feeder (4)

13.African flies: Colloq. (4)

19.Slender, short-lived insect (6)

21.Blanchett depicted on an "Australian Legends" commemorative stamp (4)

25.Low Greek pillars (5)

27.I'm returning these toy fighters-they're really lousy! (11)

29.Dice-players' sixes: Var. (5)

31.Turn to gas (abbr.) (4)

32.Neck area (4)

33.Affordable solutions for better living company (4)

34.Stop!: Sp. (4)

35.__ dommage! (4)

36.Ending for pend or sept (4)

38.Saarinen and others (5)

41.2,200 mi. tributary of the Ob. (6)

45.Hand: Prefix. (4)

47.Already?! (6)

49.Give the business (6)

51.Get out of town (5)

53.Carol's son. (5)

54.One who's feeling bad (5)

55.Mets pitcher Jon whose name sounds like a relative (5)

56.He's a morning person? (4)

57.Port vessel? (4)

58.Took a course? (4)

60.BBC Philharmonic director Juanjo ___ (4)

63.Actress Caldwell (3)

64.Actor's representative: Abbr. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.. . . walk before thee like ___: Shak. (4)

5.Whale (prefix) (4)

9.Close to (5)

14.Geometric figures: Lat. (4)

15.___ of much contempt (Shakespeare) (4)

16.Write-ins (5)

17.Taking the maximum risk, as a poker player (4)

18.Toddler's vehicle (10)

20.Nun (6)

22.Cat's cry: Var. (4)

23.These (Fr.) (3)

24.Like clear mental images (7)

26.Ski-jumper Nils (4)

28.Rooting ant (5)

30.You've Got a __ .... (6)

34.Not giving anything away, emotion-wise (5)

37.Bert or Harry of old beer ads (4)

39.Tube spot

40.Owl, in Berlin (4)

41.Comedian Russell (5)

42.Texas Triangle cops: Abbr. (4)

43.By oneself, in French (4)

44.Whaler's oil cask. (4)

45.Backed (out of), as an awkward situation, in modern slang (5)

46.Close, but no cigar (6)

48.Of a fern spore. (5)

50.Short fiber (4)

52.Sleep-inducer of folklore (7)

56.An end of this puzzle (3)

59.Korean dish with lettuce wraps (4)

61.Date of this puzzle's publication, briefly (6)

62.Ground Passover bread (10)

65.Pride and Prejudice actress Jennifer (1995) (4)

66.We feel the same way (5)

67.Actress Swenson (4)

68.Comedienne Charlotte et al. (4)

69.Dagger (5)

70.Make lace (var.) (4)

71.Stud farm dad (4)

Down

1.___ could be made (5)

2.Arias, typically (5)

3.How Timothy Leary spent some time (5)

4.Fruit also called a wax gourd (11)

5.Relating to goats. (6)

6.Suffix with cell or glob (3)

7.This is Serious Mum Aussies, for short (4)

8.Bible land rich in gold (5)

9.Declarer (6)

10.Cut short (3)

11.Auricular (4)

12.Ubangi feeder (4)

13.African flies: Colloq. (4)

19.Slender, short-lived insect (6)

21.Blanchett depicted on an "Australian Legends" commemorative stamp (4)

25.Low Greek pillars (5)

27.I'm returning these toy fighters-they're really lousy! (11)

29.Dice-players' sixes: Var. (5)

31.Turn to gas (abbr.) (4)

32.Neck area (4)

33.Affordable solutions for better living company (4)

34.Stop!: Sp. (4)

35.__ dommage! (4)

36.Ending for pend or sept (4)

38.Saarinen and others (5)

41.2,200 mi. tributary of the Ob. (6)

45.Hand: Prefix. (4)

47.Already?! (6)

49.Give the business (6)

51.Get out of town (5)

53.Carol's son. (5)

54.One who's feeling bad (5)

55.Mets pitcher Jon whose name sounds like a relative (5)

56.He's a morning person? (4)

57.Port vessel? (4)

58.Took a course? (4)

60.BBC Philharmonic director Juanjo ___ (4)

63.Actress Caldwell (3)

64.Actor's representative: Abbr. (3)

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About This Family & Relationships Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, August 10, 2026 features a Family & Relationships theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Celebrate human connections with clues about family members, relationships, love, friendship, and the bonds that bring us together.

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.

August 2026 Crossword Archive

This Family & Relationships crossword puzzle was published on Monday, August 10, 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: Family & Relationships

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Solving Family & Relationships Puzzles

Family & Relationships 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 family & relationships
• 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 — Monday, August 10, 2026