NYT Crossword October 12 2026 Answers (10/12/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 12 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword October 12, 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 12, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/12/26, 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 12, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A "Let's not forget ..."
5A Singer/actress Bareilles
9A First part of a musical
13A Close by
14A Post-bath wrap
15A Vegetable on a cob
16A Electric vehicle from Japan
18A God with a bow and arrow
19A Brief
20A Investment option for old age, in brief
22A Mail carrier's assignment: Abbr.
23A Signaling, as a performer
24A Total mess
27A Contents of a sleeve
28A Birthstones for some Libras
30A Quick kiss
31A Movie princess with "space buns"
33A Rapper ___ Kim
34A Mercury, Venus or Mars
35A Unpredictable emotional shift
38A Striped kitty
40A Main element in pewter
41A "No ___, no foul"
45A Olympic sword with a guarded tip
46A Thick heads of hair
48A Furious
49A Celtics legend nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick"
51A Kicks off, as a concert
53A Singer Grande, informally
54A Part of the Holy Trinity
55A Tony winner Menzel
56A ___-Cola
58A Positioned precariously … or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found
62A Those, in Spanish
63A Lollipop holder
64A Great Plains tribe
65A "Late Night" host Meyers
66A ___ off (miffed)
67A Little kid
1D "Tom Lake" novelist Patchett
2D It isn't working
3D Raw fish dish at a Japanese restaurant
4D "Citizen Kane" director Welles
5D Sun, in Spanish
6D Astounded state
7D Shows again, as a broadcast
8D "Clemency" actress Woodard
9D Card that may be hidden "up one's sleeve"
10D "You're right!"
11D Russian revolutionary Leon
12D City map next to a state map, e.g.
14D Explosive block in Minecraft
17D Mythical Greek ship
21D Tree with "quaking" leaves
23D Baseball great Ripken
24D ___ Marian, Robin Hood's beloved
25D Outstanding athlete
26D Sound from the horse's mouth
29D Cunning tactic
32D "Jurassic Park" insect casing
34D Eat by candlelight, say
36D Follows an order
37D Sailboat propeller
38D Hybrid flower named after a drink
39D Kind of jam in a Sacher torte
42D In-room safe or a chocolate on the pillow, say
43D Went hog wild
44D Some E.R. workers
46D Time piece?
47D Sweet, fizzy drink
49D Roller skate strings
50D Give a leg up
52D Amelia Earhart, for one
55D Squid's defensive output
57D Residue on a grill
59D Reason for overtime
60D Anxious condition, in brief
61D Hive occupant

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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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