Daily Crossword — Friday, September 25, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, September 25, 2026

Theme: Travel & Places

Difficulty: Medium

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Across

56.PDQ (4)

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Natl. economic stats (4)

10.Pet protector: acronym (4)

14.Diamond Horseshoe patrons. (10)

16.Big name in dye (4)

17.Place to study green animals (10)

18.Discounted mdse. (4)

19.___ Beso (Paul Anka song) (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.Run up ___ (4)

23.Radar's quaffs (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Standing and delivering (7)

31.Plunge (5)

32.Co-ordinator of Economic Mobilization. (9)

34.Neo-___ (The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill genre) (4)

35.Blog that posts news for IT professionals (5)

36.Stracciatella ingredient (4)

37.Surfeit. (9)

39.Wake-up time (5)

40.Creep forward (7)

41.I'd lay me doun ___. (6)

42.Place for a ring (5)

43.Biblical name. (4)

44.Algerian cavalryman (5)

46.Part of a turntablist's headgear, for short (5)

48.Scoreboard trio (3)

51.Geological epoch. (4)

52.Part 5 of the quip (10)

54.Sitcom of the 1950s (4)

55.Influential indie band members, e.g. (10)

57.Backscratcher target (4)

58.Philippine seaport (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Pinpoint (4)

2.Williams College students, in slang (4)

3.Four of the vowels. (4)

4.Sp. lady (3)

5.Cincinnati or pullback, e.g. (7)

6.Did some above average work (5)

7.Shoulder muscle, in gym lingo (4)

8.First name of a Caesar (9)

9.Bachelor of Sacred Scripture. (3)

10.Guardian angel, e.g. (11)

11.Like fleas and ticks (10)

12.___ Champion, ESPN host recently promoted to "SportsCenter" anchor (4)

13.AMA or ABA (4)

15.Imply (5)

21.Comparison word (4)

22.Stringed instrument named after a Greek god (11)

24.He portrayed "Ponch" (4)

25.Radiator noise (5)

26.___ a time (in pairs) (5)

27.Fitbit count for a postal worker? (10)

29.Bright stars (5)

30.Creature that infests gardens in both the Wizarding World and the Muggle World (5)

32.Like an ATM card that doesn't work anymore, in modern lingo (9)

33.River in Somersetshire (3)

35.Holder for needles (4)

38.___ Point Lighthouse (Seattle landmark) (4)

39.Like some sweaters (7)

41.One of the three Rs (abbr.) (5)

43.Like ___ to the flame. (5)

44.__ good example (4)

45.GPs (4)

47.Director Godard (4)

48.Wow! Look at the size of this thing! (4)

49.___ Journey to Antarctica: Pyne (4)

50.Let me begin the story ... (4)

52.601, to Caesar (3)

53.Brady Bill opponents (3)

Solving Tools

Across

56.PDQ (4)

1.Not in the __ (in no way) (5)

6.Natl. economic stats (4)

10.Pet protector: acronym (4)

14.Diamond Horseshoe patrons. (10)

16.Big name in dye (4)

17.Place to study green animals (10)

18.Discounted mdse. (4)

19.___ Beso (Paul Anka song) (3)

20.Mississippi, for one (5)

22.Run up ___ (4)

23.Radar's quaffs (5)

25.Easy or Sesame (6)

28.Standing and delivering (7)

31.Plunge (5)

32.Co-ordinator of Economic Mobilization. (9)

34.Neo-___ (The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill genre) (4)

35.Blog that posts news for IT professionals (5)

36.Stracciatella ingredient (4)

37.Surfeit. (9)

39.Wake-up time (5)

40.Creep forward (7)

41.I'd lay me doun ___. (6)

42.Place for a ring (5)

43.Biblical name. (4)

44.Algerian cavalryman (5)

46.Part of a turntablist's headgear, for short (5)

48.Scoreboard trio (3)

51.Geological epoch. (4)

52.Part 5 of the quip (10)

54.Sitcom of the 1950s (4)

55.Influential indie band members, e.g. (10)

57.Backscratcher target (4)

58.Philippine seaport (5)

21.How to __ Your Dragon

Down

1.Pinpoint (4)

2.Williams College students, in slang (4)

3.Four of the vowels. (4)

4.Sp. lady (3)

5.Cincinnati or pullback, e.g. (7)

6.Did some above average work (5)

7.Shoulder muscle, in gym lingo (4)

8.First name of a Caesar (9)

9.Bachelor of Sacred Scripture. (3)

10.Guardian angel, e.g. (11)

11.Like fleas and ticks (10)

12.___ Champion, ESPN host recently promoted to "SportsCenter" anchor (4)

13.AMA or ABA (4)

15.Imply (5)

21.Comparison word (4)

22.Stringed instrument named after a Greek god (11)

24.He portrayed "Ponch" (4)

25.Radiator noise (5)

26.___ a time (in pairs) (5)

27.Fitbit count for a postal worker? (10)

29.Bright stars (5)

30.Creature that infests gardens in both the Wizarding World and the Muggle World (5)

32.Like an ATM card that doesn't work anymore, in modern lingo (9)

33.River in Somersetshire (3)

35.Holder for needles (4)

38.___ Point Lighthouse (Seattle landmark) (4)

39.Like some sweaters (7)

41.One of the three Rs (abbr.) (5)

43.Like ___ to the flame. (5)

44.__ good example (4)

45.GPs (4)

47.Director Godard (4)

48.Wow! Look at the size of this thing! (4)

49.___ Journey to Antarctica: Pyne (4)

50.Let me begin the story ... (4)

52.601, to Caesar (3)

53.Brady Bill opponents (3)

Solving Tools

About This Travel & Places Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, September 25, 2026 features a Travel & Places theme with 72 words (35 across, 37 down).

Embark on a journey with clues about destinations, geography, transportation, tourism, and the wonderful places that make up our world.

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 Travel & Places crossword puzzle was published on Friday, September 25, 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: 35
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: Travel & Places

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Solving Travel & Places Puzzles

Travel & Places 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 travel & places
• 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 — Friday, September 25, 2026