Across
- 4. The daughter who made it official this year
- 5. Newest addition, early 2026 edition
- 8. Cold one in hand, no rush involved
- 12. A word that somehow makes sense to him
- 13. Local stop that turns into a longer stay than planned
- 14. Four-legged co-pilot on most drives
- 15. Still mornings and steady aim
- 16. Where a quick trip never is
- 19. Family by bond, not by blood (1)
- 20. The one day you better not forget
- 24. First day of summer plans, already booked
- 25. Crime drama default setting
- 26. She signs off on everything (officially or not)
Down
- 1. No destination required
- 2. His standard for how things should be done
- 3. A cold-weather birthday for the youngest
- 6. A phrase that shuts it down instantly
- 7. Patience, a line, and a little luck
- 9. Future son-in-law, no turning back now
- 10. Department store throne
- 11. His version of peace and quiet
- 13. Post-wedding island escape
- 17. A winter arrival (son’s birthday shorthand)
- 18. Same name, next generation
- 19. Family by bond, not by blood (2)
- 21. He answers to this... eventually
- 22. She runs the show and knows it
- 23. Name on the checks and complaints