Crossword clue
“Less challenging”
This clue appeared as 106-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
EASIERLetters6
Starts withE
Ends withR
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Less challenging” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 106-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Less challenging” clue?+
The answer is EASIER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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