NYT Crossword hints and answer for October 22, 2026
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Clues74
Across38
Down36
ConstructorDavid J. Kahn
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Her breast milk created the Milky Way, in Greek myth (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHERA→
5A
Something passed at a charity event (3)
Starts with H, ends with THAT→
8A
Bratty (6)
Starts with I, ends with HIMPISH→
14A
Some supermarkets, in brief (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIGAS→
15A
What makes her hear? (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
16A
Island capital that's an anagram for a word meaning "steamy baths" (6)
Starts with N, ends with UNASSAU→
17A
*It may precede or follow "a million" (8)
Starts with T, ends with STOMHANKS→
19A
*Line used in plotting points (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAXIOMS→
20A
Dawn hrs. (3)
Starts with A, ends with SAMS→
21A
Succeeds without really trying (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCOASTS→
23A
Small grouse (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNIT→
24A
Nursery cry (3)
Starts with W, ends with HWAH→
25A
ZipRecruiter client (5)
Starts with H, ends with RHIRER→
26A
Like some flaws (5)
Starts with F, ends with LFATAL→
28A
By ___ (barely) (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANOSE→
30A
*Trendy (9)
Starts with A, ends with EALAMODOME→
32A
Pre-euro money (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALIRA→
33A
Confection whose name is a contraction (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESMORE→
34A
*Weapon in "Ivanhoe" (7)
Starts with L, ends with ELANCOME→
38A
*Second letter addendum, for short (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPOMPOMS→
42A
"Oz the Great and Powerful" director, 2013 (5)
Starts with R, ends with IRAIMI→
44A
Display, with "out" (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTROT→
45A
*Subs (9)
Starts with H, ends with SHOMEROOMS→
49A
The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," to "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBSIDE→
50A
Tablets that can't be swallowed (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIPADS→
51A
Volkswagen compact (5)
Starts with J, ends with AJETTA→
53A
"Who knew?!" (3)
Starts with G, ends with EGEE→
54A
Richard Branson, for one (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSIR→
55A
Tops of palaces? (6)
Starts with T, ends with STIARAS→
56A
Unhealthy (3)
Starts with I, ends with LILL→
57A
*Inventory clearance option (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESALOME→
60A
62A
Like Alban Berg's opera "Lulu" (6)
Starts with A, ends with LATONAL→
63A
When said five times, an Abba song (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIDO→
64A
Region that produces Riesling wine (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSAAR→
65A
Core beliefs (6)
Starts with T, ends with STENETS→
66A
French possessive (3)
Starts with T, ends with STES→
67A
35mm options (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSLRS→
Down
1D
Was unable to go further (8)
Starts with H, ends with LHITAWALL→
2D
Extreme boastfulness (8)
Starts with E, ends with AEGOMANIA→
3D
Instrument heard at Rosh Hashana services (8)
Starts with R, ends with NRAMSHORN→
4D
Wood used in making guitar bodies (3)
Starts with A, ends with HASH→
5D
World capital known as the "City for Peace" (5)
Starts with H, ends with IHANOI→
6D
World capital that's home to the Kocatepe Mosque (6)
Starts with A, ends with AANKARA→
7D
Attachments to mortarboards (7)
Starts with T, ends with STASSELS→
8D
Lead-in to much (4)
Starts with I, ends with SINAS→
9D
Late psychedelic artist Peter (3)
Starts with M, ends with XMAX→
10D
Fraternity letter (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPSI→
11D
Understands, despite efforts at concealment (6)
Starts with I, ends with OISONTO→
12D
Dr. Seuss character in a red hat (6)
Starts with S, ends with MSAMIAM→
13D
Step on it (6)
Starts with H, ends with EHUSTLE→
18D
Post-marathon problem (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACHE→
22D
Disney street-smart mutt (5)
Starts with T, ends with PTRAMP→
26D
Bit of red tape (4)
Starts with F, ends with MFORM→
27D
Old pros (6)
Starts with A, ends with SADEPTS→
29D
Hallowed (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSACRED→
31D
___ shu pork (3)
Starts with M, ends with OMOO→
35D
Dinghy gear (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOARS→
36D
"O ____ babbino caro" (Puccini aria) (3)
Starts with M, ends with OMIO→
37D
Thumbs Up or Thinking Face (5)
Starts with E, ends with IEMOJI→
39D
First out (8)
Starts with O, ends with LORIGINAL→
40D
Item in a miniature collector's collection (8)
Starts with M, ends with RMODELCAR→
41D
Team with the most Super Bowl wins in the 1970s (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSTEELERS→
43D
"Seriously!" (7)
Starts with I, ends with TIMEANIT→
45D
Alternative to boo (6)
Starts with H, ends with THISSAT→
46D
Analgesic agent (6)
Starts with O, ends with EOPIATE→
47D
Brando with two Oscars (6)
Starts with M, ends with NMARLON→
48D
Took big steps (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESTRODE→
49D
Big blowout (4)
Starts with B, ends with HBASH→
52D
___ de asador (Mexican meal) (5)
Starts with T, ends with STACOS→
55D
Some info on bus. cards (4)
Starts with T, ends with STELS→
58D
Apt letters missing from j_i_ _d (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
59D
Tumbler's surface (3)
Starts with M, ends with TMAT→
61D
Ding-dong (3)
Starts with A, ends with SASS→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for October 22, 2026?+
74 clues: 38 Across and 36 Down. The puzzle was constructed by David J. Kahn and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Her breast milk created the Milky Way, in Greek myth (HERA); Something passed at a charity event (HAT); Bratty (IMPISH).
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