Our NYT Easy Mode Crossword October 23, 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 October 23, 2026 Answers
If you need help solving the NYT Easy Mode Crossword on 10/23/26, 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 |
Set ambitious goals, say |
| 9A |
"Throw ___ From the Train" (1987 comedy with Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito) |
| 14A |
"Wow, the last 12 months have been crazy!" |
| 15A |
Opposite of behind |
| 16A |
The Kentucky Derby, for one |
| 17A |
Cold brew coffee option |
| 18A |
Sports org. for athletes who want to raise a racket? |
| 19A |
Purse, necklace or belt, e.g. |
| 21A |
Discarded parts of bananas and oranges |
| 23A |
Sonja ___, three-time Olympic figure skating champion and Norwegian film star |
| 24A |
Some breakfast drinks, informally |
| 26A |
Garland given as a welcome gift in Hawaii |
| 28A |
Longtime channel for "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" |
| 29A |
Easy-to-open fastener on a baby garment |
| 30A |
Roomie, in the U.K. |
| 33A |
Dolly the sheep, for one |
| 34A |
Lower one's body temperature |
| 35A |
Deeply embarrassed |
| 37A |
Enter a username and password |
| 38A |
You might have them after sunbathing in a bikini |
| 40A |
Succulent that can be used to treat minor burns |
| 41A |
"It's … OK" |
| 42A |
So far |
| 43A |
Rep. candidate's opponent |
| 44A |
Bobby ___, crooner with the 1958 hit "Splish Splash" |
| 46A |
Amphibians sometimes confused with toads |
| 50A |
Bit of romantic advice |
| 53A |
Mammal sometimes confused with a rabbit |
| 54A |
Amanda of "The Amanda Show" |
| 55A |
Fee imposed on expensive and nonessential goods |
| 57A |
Springy sound effect |
| 58A |
"Give me a second" |
| 59A |
Frontal thigh muscles, informally |
| 60A |
Papery structure built by stinging insects |
| 1D |
The ones over there |
| 2D |
Surname that is an anagram and a homophone of HEART |
| 3D |
"None of that's true!" |
| 4D |
Scottish denial |
| 5D |
Actress Sedgwick of "The Closer" |
| 6D |
Spot for a dip in the ocean |
| 7D |
Words said when taking a job offer |
| 8D |
Skinny veggie eaten pod and all |
| 9D |
Home for a cleric |
| 10D |
Home to Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland |
| 11D |
Timekeeper that's typically built into an electric keyboard |
| 12D |
Some shoes that are classically made with patent leather |
| 13D |
"Much ___ About Nothing" |
| 14D |
Defeat soundly |
| 20D |
Bro's sibling |
| 22D |
Determined about |
| 25D |
Went 95 on the freeway, say |
| 27D |
Global financial org. |
| 29D |
Poetic device using words that are not qui-i-i-te the same, but might have assonance or consonance |
| 30D |
Words from a prankster |
| 31D |
Word for abnormal talkativeness, whose Greek roots translate to "word madness" |
| 32D |
Lingering feeling following a positive experience |
| 33D |
The "C" of C.E.O. |
| 34D |
Wearing, with "in" |
| 36D |
Sneaky, like the proverbial fox |
| 39D |
Fish commonly served as a steak in Hawaiian cuisine |
| 41D |
Word after "Piano" and "Rocket" in song titles |
| 44D |
"Floppy" storage units |
| 45D |
Vetoes |
| 47D |
Hall and ___, "You Make My Dreams Come True" duo |
| 48D |
Civil War general who became the 18th U.S. president |
| 49D |
Risqué message |
| 51D |
Manage, as a bar |
| 52D |
Breastfeeding need, sometimes |
| 54D |
Event with a grillmaster, informally |
| 56D |
Director Howard |
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