NYT Crossword hints and answer for October 1, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
ConstructorJill Singer
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip" (4)
Starts with P, ends with APUMA→
5A
"Thank You for the Music" group (4)
Starts with A, ends with AABBA→
9A
Some instructors, for short (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPROFS→
14A
Gator's relative (4)
Starts with C, ends with CCROC→
15A
"King of all kings" in the prehistoric world, familiarly (4)
Starts with T, ends with XTREX→
16A
Features of gathering clouds? (5)
Starts with A, ends with UAEIOU→
17A
Patriotic recitation since 1892 (18)
Starts with P, ends with EPLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE→
20A
Concoct, with "up" (4)
Starts with C, ends with KCOOK→
21A
It may include toms and a snare (7)
Starts with D, ends with TDRUMKIT→
22A
Abbr. on a scale (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOZS→
25A
First lady (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEVE→
26A
Tagging symbols (3)
Starts with A, ends with SATS→
27A
Expresses support without meaning it (14)
Starts with P, ends with EPAYSLIPSERVICE→
31A
Bit of ink (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTAT→
34A
Quite the stir (6)
Starts with U, ends with RUPROAR→
35A
Bygone "before" (3)
Starts with E, ends with EERE→
36A
Means of self-defense (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMACE→
37A
Joan of Arc, for one (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSAINT→
38A
It's just a state of mind, to some (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
39A
Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa" (5)
Starts with C, ends with ACELIA→
40A
Some midflight announcements, in brief (4)
Starts with E, ends with SETAS→
41A
Molecule in protein synthesis (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
42A
Disposes of securely, in a way (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSHREDS→
43A
Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSAN→
44A
Obsolescent credit card feature (14)
Starts with M, ends with EMAGNETICSTRIPE→
46A
Term of affection in the U.K. (3)
Starts with L, ends with VLUV→
47A
Rapper with the 1999 #1 album "I Am ..." (3)
Starts with N, ends with SNAS→
48A
Is long ago? (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEST→
49A
Chickpeas, e.g. (7)
Starts with L, ends with SLEGUMES→
53A
"Uh-huh, sure it is" (4)
Starts with I, ends with TIBET→
55A
Obstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle (15)
Starts with S, ends with SSTUMBLINGBLOCKS→
61A
Identify (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENAME→
62A
Goddess of the earth (4)
Starts with G, ends with AGAIA→
63A
All together, in music (5)
Starts with T, ends with ITUTTI→
64A
Migratory fish with exceptionally sensitive hearing (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSHAD→
65A
The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A. (4)
Starts with A, ends with YARMY→
Down
1D
Doc seen for an annual checkup (3)
Starts with P, ends with PPCP→
2D
Address letters (3)
Starts with U, ends with LURL→
3D
A Stooge (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMOE→
4D
Band whose logo is stylized with a lightning bolt (4)
Starts with A, ends with CACDC→
5D
Came by for dinner (7)
Starts with A, ends with RATEOVER→
6D
Word with power or pawn (6)
Starts with B, ends with RBROKER→
7D
Happen to (6)
Starts with B, ends with LBEFALL→
9D
Great Basin tribe (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPAIUTE→
10D
Chews (out) (5)
Starts with R, ends with SREAMS→
11D
Cry heard by Old MacDonald (4)
Starts with O, ends with KOINK→
12D
Central points (4)
Starts with F, ends with IFOCI→
13D
Woodpecker food (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSUET→
18D
Attacks (6)
Starts with G, ends with TGOESAT→
19D
Words that might come before a meal (5)
Starts with G, ends with EGRACE→
22D
Major works of art (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOPUSES→
23D
Mexican revolutionary Emiliano (6)
Starts with Z, ends with AZAPATA→
24D
Resident of Aleppo (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSYRIAN→
28D
Moccasins and loafers, e.g. (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSLIPONS→
29D
Free of animal products (5)
Starts with V, ends with NVEGAN→
31D
Writer Gay (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETALESE→
32D
Hallucinatory experiences (9)
Starts with A, ends with SACIDTRIPS→
33D
It comes with cups and saucers (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTEASET→
36D
Chicago exchange, in brief (4)
Starts with M, ends with CMERC→
38D
Director Lee (3)
Starts with A, ends with GANG→
39D
Sculptor's tool (6)
Starts with C, ends with LCHISEL→
41D
French composer who refused the Legion of Honour in 1920 (5)
Starts with R, ends with LRAVEL→
42D
Skewered (7)
Starts with S, ends with DSTABBED→
44D
Gateway of India locale (6)
Starts with M, ends with IMUMBAI→
45D
Tough nut to crack (6)
Starts with E, ends with AENIGMA→
46D
"Network" director Sidney (5)
Starts with L, ends with TLUMET→
49D
Hurdle for an aspiring atty. (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLSAT→
50D
Words of reproach following a betrayal (4)
Starts with E, ends with UETTU→
51D
Big blow (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGUST→
52D
Things confessed (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSINS→
54D
Ancient wrap (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATOGA→
56D
"I don't wanna" (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNAH→
57D
It might be on a lot (3)
Starts with C, ends with RCAR→
58D
"___ Possible" (2000s animated series) (3)
Starts with K, ends with MKIM→
59D
Perchance (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSAY→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for October 1, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jill Singer and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Sneaker brand whose logo features the "Formstrip" (PUMA); "Thank You for the Music" group (ABBA); Some instructors, for short (PROFS).
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