Crossword clue
“Tougher, in a way, as a bike course”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
HILLIERLetters7
Starts withH
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Tougher, in a way, as a bike course” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Tougher, in a way, as a bike course” clue?+
The answer is HILLIER (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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