NYT Crossword October 21 2026 Answers (10/21/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword October 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/21/26, 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 21, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Teacher's pet, say, in slang
7A Cumming who won a Tony for "Cabaret"
11A White lie
14A Not well known
15A Driving range?
16A N.H.L.'s Mammoth, on scoreboards
17A Driver's Ed: B
19A Alt tab?
20A Sporty vehicles, in brief
21A Reunion attendee, for short
22A Blunts
24A Crop whose trade contributed to the Opium Wars
25A Parisian permission
26A Tender bend-er
28A Gym: B+
31A ___ faire (festival with jousting)
32A Life phase, informally
33A In the thick of
34A Had dinner at home
37A Great sorrow
38A Nutrition sources
39A ___ saltado (Peruvian stir-fry dish)
40A Tavern
41A Baby boy
42A Wood shop: A
46A Have the same opinion about
47A Chemical suffix that indicates a double bond
48A "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
51A Scene that may begin "Follow that car!"
52A Like a tennis player who didn't even swing, maybe
54A Sneaker brand
55A Province with Niagara Falls: Abbr.
56A History: A+
59A Look back on with regret
60A At any point
61A Stephen King's telekinetic teen of horror
62A Figures in some rumored landings, for short
63A Short Instagram posting
64A Difficult, as a problem
1D Wrecked
2D Like a passionate solver discovering a filled-in airline magazine crossword, say
3D Edvard Munch painting, with "The"
4D Fifth Avenue retailer
5D Mono-
6D Bird that gives pebbles as a courtship gesture
7D Bravo preceder
8D Made public
9D Actress Dowd of "The Handmaid's Tale"
10D "Can I help?"
11D First and last, say
12D "That checks out"
13D Rotten apples
18D Sly look, say
23D Kyiv's country
25D Bake-off need
27D Sch. that's home to Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village
29D Birds with a Baltimore species
30D Physicist Ohm
34D White tuna
35D One that's hard to crack
36D Airline headquartered in Dubai
37D "Are you ready for this?"
38D Fabulous, in slang
40D Info that might include "Originally from ..."
41D Open-air part of a cruise ship
43D More profound
44D Soak slowly
45D Backslide
49D Allowed
50D Fellow crew member
53D Shortcut key
54D Musical lead-in to beat
57D Blvd. crosser
58D Tried for office

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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