What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Most ridiculous" from April 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Most ridiculous”

This clue appeared as 101-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

GOOFIEST

Letters8

Starts withG

Ends withT

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 5, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Most ridiculous” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 5, 2026 as 101-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with G and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Most ridiculous” clue?+

The answer is GOOFIEST (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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