NYT Crossword October 24 2026 Answers (10/24/26)

Our NYT Crossword October 24, 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 24, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/24/26, 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!

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« October 23 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Doves
10A	The practice of growing plants without soil
12A	Dive
14A	Noted surname in punk rock
15A	Add to a chorus of criticism
17A	What might get filled up around dinnertime
18A	Speak recklessly, with "off"
22A	Tip of Baja?
23A	Sourdough starter component
25A	Bunk
26A	Tree that can clone itself
27A	Basic logic gate
28A	Tombstone setting
31A	Connection letters
32A	Display option, in brief
33A	Get up and down, maybe, in golf
34A	N.F.L. tight end Stowers
35A	Attribution word
36A	Playful banter
37A	Crossword clue type
38A	Singer who had us at "Hello"?
40A	Familia member
41A	Ball game in which you call your shots
43A	"Following that ..."
44A	International intelligence community?
46A	What might get filled up around dinnertime
47A	Ovid's "our"
49A	Exemption
51A	Barrier to entry at a top-secret facility
55A	Easily moved, maybe
56A	Descriptor of a sleek kitchen material
1D	Bridge supporters
2D	Perfect place to be
3D	Butter up?
4D	Sting
5D	Opposite of 7-Down, humorously
6D	Cousin of kabuki
7D	Like Inspector Clouseau, despite all of his successes
8D	Nickname for the New Zealand dollar
9D	Ubiquitous head coverings
10D	Mail destinations
11D	Like many new parents
12D	Require
13D	Becomes less interesting over time
14D	Major annoyance
16D	Not following a straight path
19D	Low rank
20D	Enters through the cracks
21D	Perfect places to be
24D	Likes and dislikes, collectively
26D	"So frustrating!"
29D	Norma who gave Sally Field her first Oscar
30D	Photographer Goldin
39D	Drawings of various states?
42D	Weighs in
44D	___ ray
45D	Witting
48D	Falling-out
50D	Subjects of Pixar's second movie
52D	Meat in a sushi taco
53D	Cent : U.S. :: ___ : Japan
54D	West Coast univ. holding the record for most chemical elements discovered (16)

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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.

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.

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