Crossword Answers for Wednesday, 28 January 2026

All 30 answers to the daily crossword for Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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A European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea POS
4
Of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder ASP
7
An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality EVALUATOR
11
A large mass of land projecting into a body of water PENINSULA
12
Obtain data from magnetic tapes READ
13
Distribute loosely DOT
14
A gentle blow RAP
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A wing of an insect ALA
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The upper part of anything TOPS
22
A child's room for a baby NURSERIES
25
The striking of a light beam on a surface INCIDENCE
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A pompous fool ASS
27
The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet ETA

Down

1
Liveliness and energy PEP
2
Throughout an area OVER
3
Marked by sound judgment SANE
4
An associate degree in arts AAS
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An upright in house framing STUD
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Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan POLO
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A person who has lied or who lies repeatedly LIAR
9
Not bearing a date UNDATED
10
Employ scabs or strike breakers in RAT
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Direct one's attention on something PORE
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Black tropical American cuckoo ANI
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The goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene LUNA
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Form an arch or curve ARCS
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A coniferous tree PINE
21
A dissenting clique SECT
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A female person who has the same parents as another person SIS
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Turbulent water with swells of considerable size SEA