NYT Crossword October 22 2026 Answers (10/22/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword October 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/22/26, 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 22, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Her breast milk created the Milky Way, in Greek myth
5A Something passed at a charity event
8A Bratty
14A Some supermarkets, in brief
15A What makes her hear?
16A Island capital that's an anagram for a word meaning "steamy baths"
17A *It may precede or follow "a million"
19A *Line used in plotting points
20A Dawn hrs.
21A Succeeds without really trying
23A Small grouse
24A Nursery cry
25A ZipRecruiter client
26A Like some flaws
28A By ___ (barely)
30A *Trendy
32A Pre-euro money
33A Confection whose name is a contraction
34A *Weapon in "Ivanhoe"
38A *Second letter addendum, for short
42A "Oz the Great and Powerful" director, 2013
44A Display, with "out"
45A *Subs
49A The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," to "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
50A Tablets that can't be swallowed
51A Volkswagen compact
53A "Who knew?!"
54A Richard Branson, for one
55A Tops of palaces?
56A Unhealthy
57A *Inventory clearance option
60A "Forget it!" ... or a phonetic hint to aligning seven answers in this puzzle with their starred clues
62A Like Alban Berg's opera "Lulu"
63A When said five times, an Abba song
64A Region that produces Riesling wine
65A Core beliefs
66A French possessive
67A 35mm options
1D Was unable to go further
2D Extreme boastfulness
3D Instrument heard at Rosh Hashana services
4D Wood used in making guitar bodies
5D World capital known as the "City for Peace"
6D World capital that's home to the Kocatepe Mosque
7D Attachments to mortarboards
8D Lead-in to much
9D Late psychedelic artist Peter
10D Fraternity letter
11D Understands, despite efforts at concealment
12D Dr. Seuss character in a red hat
13D Step on it
18D Post-marathon problem
22D Disney street-smart mutt
26D Bit of red tape
27D Old pros
29D Hallowed
31D ___ shu pork
35D Dinghy gear
36D "O ____ babbino caro" (Puccini aria)
37D Thumbs Up or Thinking Face
39D First out
40D Item in a miniature collector's collection
41D Team with the most Super Bowl wins in the 1970s
43D "Seriously!"
45D Alternative to boo
46D Analgesic agent
47D Brando with two Oscars
48D Took big steps
49D Big blowout
52D ___ de asador (Mexican meal)
55D Some info on bus. cards
58D Apt letters missing from j_i_ _d
59D Tumbler's surface
61D Ding-dong

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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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