GameRant daily crossword (July 22, 2026)

Play AgainBack to GridMore Games{ "2026-07-22": [ { "id": "1", "direction": "down", "start": "B1", "end": "B15", "solution": "POKEMONPLATINUM", "clue": "The definitive 2008 Sinnoh region entry featuring Giratina and the Distortion World (7,8)" }, { "id": "2", "direction": "down", "start": "D1", "end": "D11", "solution": "APLAGUETALE", "clue": "Asobo Studio's stealth-adventure franchise following Amicia and Hugo's escape from the Inquisition (1,6,4)" }, { "id": "3", "direction": "down", "start": "J1", "end": "J4", "solution": "BROS", "clue": "The familial slang term often used to describe Mario and Luigi (4)" }, { "id": "4", "direction": "down", "start": "L1", "end": "L5", "solution": "WORLD", "clue": "1990 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Super Mario ___ (5)" }, { "id": "5", "direction": "down", "start": "N1", "end": "N4", "solution": "DEAD", "clue": "The iconic space horror franchise where Isaac Clarke fights Necromorphs. ___ Space (4)" }, { "id": "6", "direction": "across", "start": "A2", "end": "G2", "solution": "COMPANY", "clue": "The popular co-op horror scavenger game. Lethal ___ (7)" }, { "id": "7", "direction": "across", "start": "I2", "end": "O2", "solution": "ARMORED", "clue": "FromSoftware's mech-piloting franchise revolving around customizable combat chassis. ___ Core (7)" }, { "id": "8", "direction": "down", "start": "H3", "end": "H10", "solution": "MACGRATH", "clue": "The electricity-wielding hero who serves as the central protagonist of the original two InFamous titles. Cole ___ (8)" }, { "id": "9", "direction": "across", "start": "A4", "end": "N4", "solution": "METALGEARSOLID", "clue": "The seminal, tactical espionage action masterpiece series created and directed by Hideo Kojima (5,4,5)" }, { "id": "10", "direction": "down", "start": "F4", "end": "F14", "solution": "GOLDENORDER", "clue": "The fundamental theological and political ruling structure of the Lands Between shattered prior to Elden Ring (6,5)" }, { "id": "11", "direction": "across", "start": "A6", "end": "K6", "solution": "ROGUELEGACY", "clue": "The genealogical indie rogue-lite series where every newly chosen descendant inherits unique genetic traits (5,6)" }, { "id": "12", "direction": "across", "start": "M6", "end": "O6", "solution": "SIN", "clue": "The colossal bringer of destruction that continuously terrorizes the fantasy world of Spira in Final Fantasy X (3)" }, { "id": "13", "direction": "down", "start": "N6", "end": "N9", "solution": "IRON", "clue": "The grand martial arts championship tournament hosted by the Mishima Zaibatsu across the Tekken series. King of ___ Fist (4)" }, { "id": "14", "direction": "down", "start": "L7", "end": "L15", "solution": "PENTIMENT", "clue": "Obsidian Entertainment's critically acclaimed historical narrative murder mystery set inside a 16th-century illuminated manuscript (9)" }, { "id": "15", "direction": "across", "start": "D8", "end": "O8", "solution": "THEDARKBELOW", "clue": "The first major expansion pack for Destiny centering on the awakening of the Hive prince Crota (3,4,5)" }, { "id": "16", "direction": "down", "start": "J8", "end": "J15", "solution": "KAWAKAMI", "clue": "The hardworking Shujin Academy homeroom teacher who moonlights as a personal maid confidant in Persona 5. Sadayo ___ (8)" }, { "id": "17", "direction": "across", "start": "A10", "end": "D10", "solution": "PAUL", "clue": "The tall-haired American martial artist who seeks to prove he is the strongest in the Tekken universe (4)" }, { "id": "18", "direction": "across", "start": "F10", "end": "M10", "solution": "OSHAWOTT", "clue": "The water-type sea otter starter introduced alongside Snivy and Tepig in the Unova region (8)" }, { "id": "19", "direction": "down", "start": "N11", "end": "N15", "solution": "JACKY", "clue": "The expert Jeet Kune Do practitioner and professional racing driver who debuts in the original Virtua Fighter roster (5)" }, { "id": "20", "direction": "across", "start": "A12", "end": "C12", "solution": "FIT", "clue": "The interactive exercise and home wellness software utility launched alongside the specialized Wii Balance Board. Wii ___ (3)" }, { "id": "21", "direction": "down", "start": "H12", "end": "H15", "solution": "FRAN", "clue": "The master archer and bunny-eared Viera sky pirate who co-pilots the Strahl alongside Balthier in Final Fantasy XII (4)" }, { "id": "22", "direction": "across", "start": "J12", "end": "O12", "solution": "KOMBAT", "clue": "The hyper-violent fighting game franchise celebrated for its brutal Fatalities and secret ninjas. Mortal ___ (6)" }, { "id": "23", "direction": "down", "start": "D13", "end": "D15", "solution": "AGE", "clue": "The foundational real-time strategy franchise that tasks players with steering historical civilizations through developmental eras. ___ of Empires (3)" }, { "id": "24", "direction": "across", "start": "A14", "end": "D14", "solution": "KUNG", "clue": "The agile, razor-brimmed hat-throwing Shaolin monk who fights to protect Earthrealm from Outworld. ___ Lao (4)" }, { "id": "25", "direction": "across", "start": "F14", "end": "J14", "solution": "REALM", "clue": "The subtitle of Final Fantasy XIV's massive 2013 relaunch. A ___ Reborn (5)" }, { "id": "26", "direction": "across", "start": "L14", "end": "O14", "solution": "NAKA", "clue": "The legendary game programmer and industry veteran who co-created the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Yuji ___ (4)" } ] }