What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not so simple" from January 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Not so simple”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HARDER

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 3, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not so simple” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not so simple” clue?+

The answer is HARDER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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