Daily Crossword — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Daily Crossword - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Theme: Mixed

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

1.And two, ___ . . . (7)

8.Northern hazes (7)

15.Classification for violent video games (7)

16.Sturdy fastener (7)

17.Penetrate every part of (7)

18.Erodes away (7)

19.Cooling units, briefly (3)

20.Its five buttons represent the five branches of Chinese government (7)

22.Philosopher Chu ___ (3)

23.Religious symbol (4)

25.Like Romeo and Juliet (5)

26.Cowpoke's polite assent (4)

27.- (5)

29.What blooms do, to bards (3)

30.The name of The Name of the Rose's narrator (4)

31.Transfer tube (6)

33.Annual art exhibition in Paris. (8)

36.Andean tubers (4)

38.Jenny Craig advice (4)

39.Failed to laugh at, maybe (8)

43.Sparkling. (6)

47.Not a dup. (4)

48.Borderlands center (3)

50.Onetime Houston hockey team (5)

51.Jap general, took Port Arthur (1905). (4)

52.My Own Private __ (5)

54.High (Ger.) (4)

56.Rind (7)

58.Reel Big Fish genre (3)

59.How most people take a step... and also the correct footwork for lead's first step on a foxtrot feather step (7)

61.Opposite of "make clear" (7)

63.Deposits of native metal. (7)

64.Cherries ___ (robin's report) (7)

65.Reading evaluation? (7)

66.1973 man-becomes-cobra movie (7)

55.October November December (sales season) (abbr)

Down

1.Spoils (7)

2.Like Pippi Longstocking (7)

3.Coast, e.g. (7)

4.Canadian cable channel for children (3)

5.The King and I setting (4)

6.Wrap up by (5)

7.Beginning of toddler-dom (6)

8.And ___ when I saw him . . . (8)

9.Actress Smulders of "The Avengers" series (5)

10.Dazzling display (4)

11.Used to be called, for short (3)

12.Temporarily benched (7)

13.I suppose (7)

14.Apostle known as "the Zealot" (7)

21.Onetime Spahn moundmate (4)

24.The Chronicles of Japan up to A. D. 696. (7)

26.Navajo greeting (7)

28.Night: pref. (4)

32.Complain, or complainer (3)

34.Headpiece often worn by Orthodox Jewish women (3)

35.Actress Ward (4)

37.Most rundown (8)

39.Amanda of 'L.A. Law' (7)

40.Press agents? (7)

41.Do some serious soul-searching (7)

42.___ II razor (4)

45.Scale models (7)

46.Features of forks in the road and slingshots (7)

49.Shaggy dogs, for short (6)

52.Large flash drives with buttons and a headphone plug, essentially (5)

53.Mr. and/___. (5)

56.1992 Derby winner Lil _____ (4)

57.Edgar Allan and his brother the amateur poet (4)

60.Troy weight: Abbr. (3)

62.___-One (rapper) (3)

44.___ Still a Rose: Aretha Franklin hit

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Across

1.And two, ___ . . . (7)

8.Northern hazes (7)

15.Classification for violent video games (7)

16.Sturdy fastener (7)

17.Penetrate every part of (7)

18.Erodes away (7)

19.Cooling units, briefly (3)

20.Its five buttons represent the five branches of Chinese government (7)

22.Philosopher Chu ___ (3)

23.Religious symbol (4)

25.Like Romeo and Juliet (5)

26.Cowpoke's polite assent (4)

27.- (5)

29.What blooms do, to bards (3)

30.The name of The Name of the Rose's narrator (4)

31.Transfer tube (6)

33.Annual art exhibition in Paris. (8)

36.Andean tubers (4)

38.Jenny Craig advice (4)

39.Failed to laugh at, maybe (8)

43.Sparkling. (6)

47.Not a dup. (4)

48.Borderlands center (3)

50.Onetime Houston hockey team (5)

51.Jap general, took Port Arthur (1905). (4)

52.My Own Private __ (5)

54.High (Ger.) (4)

56.Rind (7)

58.Reel Big Fish genre (3)

59.How most people take a step... and also the correct footwork for lead's first step on a foxtrot feather step (7)

61.Opposite of "make clear" (7)

63.Deposits of native metal. (7)

64.Cherries ___ (robin's report) (7)

65.Reading evaluation? (7)

66.1973 man-becomes-cobra movie (7)

55.October November December (sales season) (abbr)

Down

1.Spoils (7)

2.Like Pippi Longstocking (7)

3.Coast, e.g. (7)

4.Canadian cable channel for children (3)

5.The King and I setting (4)

6.Wrap up by (5)

7.Beginning of toddler-dom (6)

8.And ___ when I saw him . . . (8)

9.Actress Smulders of "The Avengers" series (5)

10.Dazzling display (4)

11.Used to be called, for short (3)

12.Temporarily benched (7)

13.I suppose (7)

14.Apostle known as "the Zealot" (7)

21.Onetime Spahn moundmate (4)

24.The Chronicles of Japan up to A. D. 696. (7)

26.Navajo greeting (7)

28.Night: pref. (4)

32.Complain, or complainer (3)

34.Headpiece often worn by Orthodox Jewish women (3)

35.Actress Ward (4)

37.Most rundown (8)

39.Amanda of 'L.A. Law' (7)

40.Press agents? (7)

41.Do some serious soul-searching (7)

42.___ II razor (4)

45.Scale models (7)

46.Features of forks in the road and slingshots (7)

49.Shaggy dogs, for short (6)

52.Large flash drives with buttons and a headphone plug, essentially (5)

53.Mr. and/___. (5)

56.1992 Derby winner Lil _____ (4)

57.Edgar Allan and his brother the amateur poet (4)

60.Troy weight: Abbr. (3)

62.___-One (rapper) (3)

44.___ Still a Rose: Aretha Franklin hit

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About This Mixed Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Tuesday, September 22, 2026 features a Mixed theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 down).

Enjoy a diverse mix of clues spanning multiple themes and topics, offering a well-rounded crossword experience with varied vocabulary.

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.

September 2026 Crossword Archive

This Mixed crossword puzzle was published on Tuesday, September 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: 72
• Across clues: 36
• Down clues: 36
• Theme: Mixed

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• Consider specialized vocabulary common to mixed
• 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 — Tuesday, September 22, 2026