Our NYT Easy Mode Crossword July 17, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Easy Mode Crossword is a newer format where paid subscribers can get access to Friday’s puzzle on Wednesday but with easier clues. If you’ve trying your hand at this new format but still need help, we have you covered.
NYT Easy Mode Crossword July 17, 2026 Answers
If you need help solving the NYT Easy Mode Crossword on 7/17/26, 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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| # |
Clue |
| 1A |
Fried flatbread made with green onions |
| 16A |
Ended things decisively |
| 17A |
Picked individual menu items rather than a combo |
| 18A |
Stage of sleep where dreams take place |
| 19A |
Doe or buck |
| 20A |
___ ring (colorful 1970s fad) |
| 21A |
Vase-shaped pitcher |
| 23A |
Organize a blind date for, say |
| 27A |
Like clothes at a thrift store |
| 31A |
Seek a political office |
| 32A |
Try to win over |
| 35A |
Campaign for peace in the 1960s, e.g. |
| 40A |
"The Last Supper" artist |
| 41A |
On-the-go hand wipes |
| 42A |
Sketch comedy show since 1975, in brief |
| 43A |
Margaret ___ (stand-up comedian) |
| 44A |
Frank Herbert sci-fi novel adapted into a two-part film |
| 45A |
Ornamental pillow covers |
| 47A |
Chocolate bar with a buttery toffee center |
| 51A |
First part of a play |
| 54A |
Fuzzy feet |
| 58A |
Mama sheep |
| 59A |
Lobster accompaniment that's actually French |
| 64A |
"I thought at least THAT was off-limits, but no?" |
| 65A |
Be fully prepared |
| 1D |
Gooey treat by a campfire |
| 2D |
Rod who was a seven-time A.L. batting champ |
| 3D |
Request to be included on a text thread |
| 4D |
Harper ___ ("To Kill a Mockingbird" author) |
| 5D |
Fatty ingredient in some pie crusts |
| 6D |
Slushy gas station drink |
| 7D |
Word on a "shoppe" sign |
| 8D |
Comes closer |
| 9D |
Buddy |
| 10D |
Actress Ortiz or de Armas |
| 11D |
Network with a peacock logo |
| 12D |
Lock up, as hand muscles when writing for too long |
| 13D |
Prefix with dynamic |
| 14D |
The Green Hornet's sidekick |
| 15D |
Squeaked (out) |
| 22D |
Totally destroys |
| 24D |
Gradually wore away, as soil |
| 25D |
Island nation north of Fiji |
| 26D |
Not level |
| 28D |
Sample strip of fabric or paint |
| 29D |
___ Kitt, "Santa Baby" singer |
| 30D |
Archenemy of the Fantastic Four |
| 32D |
Left home, maybe |
| 33D |
A single time |
| 34D |
Redding who sang "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" |
| 35D |
"___ for the poor!" |
| 36D |
Gas in some Las Vegas signs |
| 37D |
Work endlessly |
| 38D |
Cut, as the grass |
| 39D |
Tiny arachnids that might cause an allergic reaction |
| 45D |
Order to attack, as with guard dogs |
| 46D |
Totally and utterly pooped |
| 48D |
Actress Knightley of "Pride and Prejudice" |
| 49D |
Wasn't just renting |
| 50D |
Like marshland or a high-pitched voice |
| 51D |
In its current condition, as a house on the market |
| 52D |
Something that you might ask all your friends to sign after breaking a bone |
| 53D |
Fish that's commonly canned |
| 55D |
Exclamation of frustration |
| 56D |
Prudent and sensible |
| 57D |
"The Lion King" villain with a dedicated fanbase of "sympathizers" |
| 60D |
When a plane is due to leave, for short |
| 61D |
"I get it!" |
| 62D |
Cambridge-based research university |
| 63D |
Card you might have up your metaphorical sleeve |
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