NYT Crossword October 1 2026 Answers (10/1/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 1 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword October 1, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword October 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/1/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 1, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip"
5A "Thank You for the Music" group
9A Some instructors, for short
14A Gator's relative
15A "King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly
16A Features of gathering clouds?
17A Patriotic recitation since 1892
20A Concoct, with "up"
21A It may include toms and a snare
22A Abbr. on a scale
25A First lady
26A Tagging symbols
27A Expresses support without meaning it
31A Bit of ink
34A Quite the stir
35A Bygone "before"
36A Means of self-defense
37A Joan of Arc, for one
38A It's just a state of mind, to some
39A Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"
40A Some midflight announcements, in brief
41A Molecule in protein synthesis
42A Disposes of securely, in a way
43A Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities
44A Obsolescent credit card feature
46A Term of affection in the U.K.
47A Rapper with the 1999 #1 album "I Am ..."
48A Is long ago?
49A Chickpeas, e.g.
53A "Uh-huh, sure it is"
55A Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle
60A Lost
61A Identify
62A Goddess of the earth
63A All together, in music
64A Migratory fish with exceptionally sensitive hearing
65A The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A.
1D Doc seen for an annual checkup
2D Address letters
3D A Stooge
4D Band whose logo is stylized with a lightning bolt
5D Came by for dinner
6D Word with power or pawn
7D Happen to
8D Cut
9D Great Basin tribe
10D Chews (out)
11D Cry heard by Old MacDonald
12D Central points
13D Woodpecker food
18D Attacks
19D Words that might come before a meal
22D Major works of art
23D Mexican revolutionary Emiliano
24D Resident of Aleppo
28D Moccasins and loafers, e.g.
29D Free of animal products
30D Wrath
31D Writer Gay
32D Hallucinatory experiences
33D It comes with cups and saucers
36D Chicago exchange, in brief
38D Director Lee
39D Sculptor's tool
41D French composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 1920
42D Skewered
44D Gateway of India locale
45D Tough nut to crack
46D "Network" director Sidney
49D Hurdle for an aspiring atty.
50D Words of reproach following a betrayal
51D Big blow
52D Things confessed
54D Ancient wrap
56D "I don't wanna"
57D It might be on a lot
58D "___ Possible" (2000s animated series)
59D Perchance

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

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