NYT Crossword October 27 2026 Answers (10/27/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 27 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword October 27, 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 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/27/26, 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 27, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Alphabetically first month
6A Affliction in "The Hurt Locker," in brief
10A "That so?"
14A Large safari sight
15A Island with Waikiki Beach
16A A goose egg
17A Staged fighting
19A Confirm with confidence
20A Beat, as cream
21A "I'll pay"
23A Tennis great Huber
26A Part of Lincoln's cabin
28A Convenient excuses
29A Extinct cousin of an elephant
33A Garlicky dip
34A Homer Simpson's watering hole
35A Angsty music genre
38A Repulsed cry
39A Longtime N.F.L. all-star game
42A J.F.K. or Obama, in brief
43A Cupful for a cold
44A Sitar maestro Shankar
45A Catherine of "The Last of Us"
47A Unethical marketing tactic
51A Olivia of "The Newsroom"
52A Feedbox bit
53A "Star Wars" twin sister
54A Deviate from the herd
57A What someone behind bars may need
59A Greiner of "Shark Tank"
60A Like an untrustworthy business ... or a hint to the ends of 17-, 29-, 39- and 47-Across
65A Pep
66A Instrument to which an orchestra tunes
67A Biology class?
68A Which way the Great Sphinx of Giza faces
69A It trickles down an hourglass
70A Island off the coast of Venezuela
1D One of the four in "all fours"
2D Vietnamese soup
3D Rocker Ocasek of the Cars
4D Bygone writing accessory
5D Nessie's body of water
6D Cheerleader's accessory
7D Can opener
8D False front
9D Responsibility
10D Stagnant
11D Words said with reservation?
12D Brainchilds
13D Small pie
18D Overly smooth
22D It might follow "Up top" and "down low" in a high-five trick
23D Stand by for
24D Neat, at a bar
25D "Laughing" birds from Down Under
27D Notorious Mafia family name
30D Bit of facial jewelry
31D Cry before being milked, maybe
32D Cry for milk, maybe
36D "Thank you, Madame"
37D Midwest city where Malcolm X was born
40D Snitch (on)
41D I.V.F. extractions
46D Tougher, in a way, as a bike course
48D Officially designate
49D Applied gently
50D "Don't go!"
51D Cold, hard cash
54D Great delight
55D Crafts seen around the world?
56D Idris of "A House of Dynamite"
58D "Young Frankenstein" woman
61D Over there, to a poet
62D White-bearded animal in the Serengeti
63D Center of operations
64D They wave their wands so you can fly, for short

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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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