Daily Crossword — Thursday, October 15, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, October 15, 2026

Theme: Time & Seasons

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Clock measurements (5)

6.Penny-in-the-wishing-well sound (4)

10.My sch. (4)

14.December delivery man (5)

15.Royals singer (4)

16.Corruption of ale. (4)

17.___ Kul, Kirghiz lake. (5)

18.Body of water at one end of the Baltic Canal (4)

19.The Haunting of Bly Manor actress Miller (4)

20.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

21.O, 'tis true, he's taught in English classes / This bard o' braes an' Luve an' bonny lasses. (11)

24.Bandleader Kuti (4)

25.Eensy-weensy (6)

26.The other thing, actually (12)

31.Inquisitive contraction (5)

32.Britain's USO. (4)

33.Pressure meas. (3)

36.Heartthrob Pitt (4)

37.Small amounts (5)

39.Place (4)

40.Funding org. (3)

41.Avant-gardists (4)

42.Carrier (5)

43.Unprocessed lion? (12)

46.Kind of fiddle (6)

49.Former Israeli president Weizman (4)

50.Court attire (11)

53.British sports car (3)

56.Missiles: Abbr. (4)

57.Caspian feeder (4)

58.Minn. village (5)

60.Give ___ further thought! (4)

61.Hungarian chess master Richard (4)

62.A slipcase to hold a book. (5)

63._____ Fei: Early Chinese bandits (4)

64.Apple computer discontinued in 2006 (4)

65.Freddie Mac (5)

Down

1.Truth, in Confucianism (4)

2.Initials of Social Security program. (4)

3.Not like that at all. (4)

4.Unusual thing: Abbr. (3)

5.Ready-mix construction material brand (7)

6.Self-important sort (6)

7.Gaelic (4)

8.Baltic feeder (4)

9.Soil for seedlings (8)

10.Render out of pitch (6)

11.Opera by Paderewski. (5)

12.Mr. Eastwood (5)

13.____ porridge hot,... (5)

22.Cubs baseman Mike (3)

23.Hindu guitar (4)

24.Solo portrayer (4)

26.Mariner's direction. (4)

27.River to the Elbe (4)

28.Word repeated in some taunts (4)

29.Bad boss's practice (5)

30.More explosive than TNT (3)

33.Mortgage payment components acronym (4)

34.I ___ bad moon... (4)

35.Roll up (4)

37.Absolutely certain. (8)

38.Long-term profit percentage: Abbr. (3)

39.He played Ugarte in "Casablanca" (4)

41.Anika ___ Rose, 2014 Tony nominee for "A Raisin in the Sun" (4)

42.Goes for a drive? (7)

43.Mark with "Uptown Funk" (6)

44.Dialect of old Thessaly (6)

45.Philosopher Lao-___ (3)

46.Leaky-pen consequence (5)

47.Estonia, to Estonians (5)

48.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

51.Region, N. Yugoslavia: Serb sp. (4)

52.Japanese general. (4)

53.Reagle of the documentary "Wordplay" (4)

54.Federal agents. (4)

55.Theater ticket abbr. (4)

59.Bengal lizard. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Clock measurements (5)

6.Penny-in-the-wishing-well sound (4)

10.My sch. (4)

14.December delivery man (5)

15.Royals singer (4)

16.Corruption of ale. (4)

17.___ Kul, Kirghiz lake. (5)

18.Body of water at one end of the Baltic Canal (4)

19.The Haunting of Bly Manor actress Miller (4)

20.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

21.O, 'tis true, he's taught in English classes / This bard o' braes an' Luve an' bonny lasses. (11)

24.Bandleader Kuti (4)

25.Eensy-weensy (6)

26.The other thing, actually (12)

31.Inquisitive contraction (5)

32.Britain's USO. (4)

33.Pressure meas. (3)

36.Heartthrob Pitt (4)

37.Small amounts (5)

39.Place (4)

40.Funding org. (3)

41.Avant-gardists (4)

42.Carrier (5)

43.Unprocessed lion? (12)

46.Kind of fiddle (6)

49.Former Israeli president Weizman (4)

50.Court attire (11)

53.British sports car (3)

56.Missiles: Abbr. (4)

57.Caspian feeder (4)

58.Minn. village (5)

60.Give ___ further thought! (4)

61.Hungarian chess master Richard (4)

62.A slipcase to hold a book. (5)

63._____ Fei: Early Chinese bandits (4)

64.Apple computer discontinued in 2006 (4)

65.Freddie Mac (5)

Down

1.Truth, in Confucianism (4)

2.Initials of Social Security program. (4)

3.Not like that at all. (4)

4.Unusual thing: Abbr. (3)

5.Ready-mix construction material brand (7)

6.Self-important sort (6)

7.Gaelic (4)

8.Baltic feeder (4)

9.Soil for seedlings (8)

10.Render out of pitch (6)

11.Opera by Paderewski. (5)

12.Mr. Eastwood (5)

13.____ porridge hot,... (5)

22.Cubs baseman Mike (3)

23.Hindu guitar (4)

24.Solo portrayer (4)

26.Mariner's direction. (4)

27.River to the Elbe (4)

28.Word repeated in some taunts (4)

29.Bad boss's practice (5)

30.More explosive than TNT (3)

33.Mortgage payment components acronym (4)

34.I ___ bad moon... (4)

35.Roll up (4)

37.Absolutely certain. (8)

38.Long-term profit percentage: Abbr. (3)

39.He played Ugarte in "Casablanca" (4)

41.Anika ___ Rose, 2014 Tony nominee for "A Raisin in the Sun" (4)

42.Goes for a drive? (7)

43.Mark with "Uptown Funk" (6)

44.Dialect of old Thessaly (6)

45.Philosopher Lao-___ (3)

46.Leaky-pen consequence (5)

47.Estonia, to Estonians (5)

48.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

51.Region, N. Yugoslavia: Serb sp. (4)

52.Japanese general. (4)

53.Reagle of the documentary "Wordplay" (4)

54.Federal agents. (4)

55.Theater ticket abbr. (4)

59.Bengal lizard. (3)

Solving Tools

About This Time & Seasons Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, October 15, 2026 features a Time & Seasons theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Journey through the rhythms of time with clues about seasons, calendars, weather patterns, and temporal concepts. From spring blooms to winter frost.

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.

October 2026 Crossword Archive

This Time & Seasons crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, October 15, 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: Time & Seasons

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to time & seasons
• 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 — Thursday, October 15, 2026