What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like streakers" from October 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like streakers”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NAKED

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like streakers” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like streakers” clue?+

The answer is NAKED (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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