What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's a no-brainer" from May 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It's a no-brainer”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance

HEADLESSHORSEMAN

Letters16

Starts withH

Ends withN

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 5, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It's a no-brainer” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with N, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's a no-brainer” clue?+

The answer is HEADLESSHORSEMAN (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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