Daily Crossword — Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Theme: History & Culture

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Opposite of 12 Down (5)

6.See 31-Across (4)

10.Hosp. workers (4)

14.Stage name of rapper Sudan Williams (5)

15.Traditionalist: Abbr. (4)

16.Shrieky cry (4)

17.Made on a loom (5)

18.Queen of Jordan (4)

19.26.77 inches in Tripoli. (4)

20.Network connections? (3)

21.Jewelry that hangs just below a lobe (11)

24.Indian measure (4)

25.Legal-age attainers (6)

26.Haven for Dantès (11)

31.Sets of reference books: Abbr. (5)

32.Jalapeño or piñata features (4)

33.Disappointed grunts (3)

36.Part of "to be" (4)

37.___ for me (5)

39.Rhapsody in Blue actor (4)

40.B&O, Reading, Pennsylvania, Short Line props. (3)

41.Devil's tree. (4)

42.Ronstadt's "Blue ___" (5)

43.Quip, part 3 (11)

46.Event that might utilize a 2-Down (6)

50.Reed and Rawls (4)

51.'30s dance (11)

54.Scarlett Johansson's character in "The Jungle Book" (3)

57.Androcles' pal (4)

58.Agatha's contemporary (4)

59.Clipboard shortcut (5)

61.Physicist Meitner (4)

62.Unoriginal document (abbr.) (4)

63.Caribbean island (5)

64.Former U.S. poet laureate ___ Dove (4)

65.Some cell phone missives (4)

66.Call made from the side (5)

Down

1.Hawaiian bird. (4)

2.Ambassador from Argentina to U. S., 1914. (4)

3.Sites where many teens take tests, for short (4)

4.Royal Society of Edinburgh: Abbr. (3)

5.Banana split alternatives (7)

6.Award of the British Empire? (6)

7.AC casino, for short (4)

8.Nebraska native (4)

9.Name of five Parthian kings. (8)

10.___-Rollin, French politician: 1807–74 (5)

11.Problem for Pauline (5)

12.Naught: Fr. (5)

13.Boats for duck hunting. (5)

22.London-based acting troupe that stages shows at The Globe: Abbr. (3)

23.Receivers: Abbr. (4)

24.Texter's "I'll be back just a bit later" (4)

26.More: Ger. (4)

27.Lulu (4)

28.Longtime CBS procedural (4)

29.Father of Abraham. (5)

30.Initials of archaeologist Samuel Noah Kramer (3)

33.Recording engineer ___ Johns (seen in "The Beatles: Get Back") (4)

34.Mason's brick carrier (4)

35.Party without many women (4)

37.Ax users, e.g. (8)

38.Famous Giant (3)

39.Highly-rated bonds (4)

41.He was Devine? (4)

42.Titmouse (7)

44.Church officers (6)

45.Fol-de-___ (1972 Sid and Marty Krofft special) (3)

46.Bit of U.S. currency deposited in a Continental bank (5)

47.Five, on a gunslinger's gun (5)

48.Common letter-shaped fence component (trust me, it's a thing) (5)

49.Large genus of tree mosses. (5)

52.City in Utah (4)

53.Bullfinches: Var. (4)

54.Liberian tribesmen. (4)

55.Priestly vestments (4)

56.... to skin ___ (4)

60.__-80 (old Radio Shack computer) (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Opposite of 12 Down (5)

6.See 31-Across (4)

10.Hosp. workers (4)

14.Stage name of rapper Sudan Williams (5)

15.Traditionalist: Abbr. (4)

16.Shrieky cry (4)

17.Made on a loom (5)

18.Queen of Jordan (4)

19.26.77 inches in Tripoli. (4)

20.Network connections? (3)

21.Jewelry that hangs just below a lobe (11)

24.Indian measure (4)

25.Legal-age attainers (6)

26.Haven for Dantès (11)

31.Sets of reference books: Abbr. (5)

32.Jalapeño or piñata features (4)

33.Disappointed grunts (3)

36.Part of "to be" (4)

37.___ for me (5)

39.Rhapsody in Blue actor (4)

40.B&O, Reading, Pennsylvania, Short Line props. (3)

41.Devil's tree. (4)

42.Ronstadt's "Blue ___" (5)

43.Quip, part 3 (11)

46.Event that might utilize a 2-Down (6)

50.Reed and Rawls (4)

51.'30s dance (11)

54.Scarlett Johansson's character in "The Jungle Book" (3)

57.Androcles' pal (4)

58.Agatha's contemporary (4)

59.Clipboard shortcut (5)

61.Physicist Meitner (4)

62.Unoriginal document (abbr.) (4)

63.Caribbean island (5)

64.Former U.S. poet laureate ___ Dove (4)

65.Some cell phone missives (4)

66.Call made from the side (5)

Down

1.Hawaiian bird. (4)

2.Ambassador from Argentina to U. S., 1914. (4)

3.Sites where many teens take tests, for short (4)

4.Royal Society of Edinburgh: Abbr. (3)

5.Banana split alternatives (7)

6.Award of the British Empire? (6)

7.AC casino, for short (4)

8.Nebraska native (4)

9.Name of five Parthian kings. (8)

10.___-Rollin, French politician: 1807–74 (5)

11.Problem for Pauline (5)

12.Naught: Fr. (5)

13.Boats for duck hunting. (5)

22.London-based acting troupe that stages shows at The Globe: Abbr. (3)

23.Receivers: Abbr. (4)

24.Texter's "I'll be back just a bit later" (4)

26.More: Ger. (4)

27.Lulu (4)

28.Longtime CBS procedural (4)

29.Father of Abraham. (5)

30.Initials of archaeologist Samuel Noah Kramer (3)

33.Recording engineer ___ Johns (seen in "The Beatles: Get Back") (4)

34.Mason's brick carrier (4)

35.Party without many women (4)

37.Ax users, e.g. (8)

38.Famous Giant (3)

39.Highly-rated bonds (4)

41.He was Devine? (4)

42.Titmouse (7)

44.Church officers (6)

45.Fol-de-___ (1972 Sid and Marty Krofft special) (3)

46.Bit of U.S. currency deposited in a Continental bank (5)

47.Five, on a gunslinger's gun (5)

48.Common letter-shaped fence component (trust me, it's a thing) (5)

49.Large genus of tree mosses. (5)

52.City in Utah (4)

53.Bullfinches: Var. (4)

54.Liberian tribesmen. (4)

55.Priestly vestments (4)

56.... to skin ___ (4)

60.__-80 (old Radio Shack computer) (3)

Solving Tools

About This History & Culture Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, September 9, 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.

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This History & Culture crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, September 9, 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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• 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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