New York Times Crossword Answers

Thursday, October 1 2026 · Updated today

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Today's NYT Crossword Answers

78 CLUES

Please find below all the New York Times Crossword answers for October 1 2026. In total there are 78 clues. Select a clue to see its answer and explanation.

Across

1Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip"4 letters 5"Thank You for the Music" group4 letters 9Some instructors, for short5 letters 14Gator's relative4 letters 15"King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly4 letters 16Features of gathering clouds?5 letters 17Patriotic recitation since 189218 letters 20Concoct, with "up"4 letters 21It may include toms and a snare7 letters 22Abbr. on a scale3 letters 25First lady3 letters 26Tagging symbols3 letters 27Expresses support without meaning it14 letters 31Bit of ink3 letters 34Quite the stir6 letters 35Bygone "before"3 letters 36Means of self-defense4 letters 37Joan of Arc, for one5 letters 38It's just a state of mind, to some3 letters 39Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"5 letters 40Some midflight announcements, in brief4 letters 41Molecule in protein synthesis3 letters 42Disposes of securely, in a way6 letters 43Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities3 letters 44Obsolescent credit card feature14 letters 46Term of affection in the U.K.3 letters 47Rapper with the 1999 #1 album "I Am ..."3 letters 48Is long ago?3 letters 49Chickpeas, e.g.7 letters 53"Uh-huh, sure it is"4 letters 55Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle15 letters 60Lost5 letters 61Identify4 letters 62Goddess of the earth4 letters 63All together, in music5 letters 64Migratory fish with exceptionally sensitive hearing4 letters 65The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A.4 letters

Down

1Doc seen for an annual checkup3 letters 2Address letters3 letters 3A Stooge3 letters 4Band whose logo is stylized with a lightning bolt4 letters 5Came by for dinner7 letters 6Word with power or pawn6 letters 7Happen to6 letters 8Cut4 letters 9Great Basin tribe6 letters 10Chews (out)5 letters 11Cry heard by Old MacDonald4 letters 12Central points4 letters 13Woodpecker food4 letters 18Attacks6 letters 19Words that might come before a meal5 letters 22Major works of art6 letters 23Mexican revolutionary Emiliano6 letters 24Resident of Aleppo6 letters 28Moccasins and loafers, e.g.7 letters 29Free of animal products5 letters 30Wrath3 letters 31Writer Gay6 letters 32Hallucinatory experiences9 letters 33It comes with cups and saucers6 letters 36Chicago exchange, in brief4 letters 38Director Lee3 letters 39Sculptor's tool6 letters 41French composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 19205 letters 42Skewered7 letters 44Gateway of India locale6 letters 45Tough nut to crack6 letters 46"Network" director Sidney5 letters 49Hurdle for an aspiring atty.4 letters 50Words of reproach following a betrayal4 letters 51Big blow4 letters 52Things confessed4 letters 54Ancient wrap4 letters 56"I don't wanna"3 letters 57It might be on a lot3 letters 58"___ Possible" (2000s animated series)3 letters 59Perchance3 letters

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