Crossword clue
“Smash hit”
This clue appeared as 98-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
HOMERLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HOMER | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| HOMERUN | 7 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Smash hit” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 98-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Smash hit” clue?+
The answer is HOMER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 18, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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