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NYT Special Crossword answers for October 1, 2026, puzzle #24127, with the 15 × 15 grid, 82 Across and Down clues, and spoiler-safe reveals.
The latest NYT Special Crossword answers for October 1, 2026, puzzle #24127, are organized below with the complete 15 × 15 themed grid and all 82 clues hidden behind optional reveals.
Special Crossword is the themed long-form entry in the NYT Bonus Puzzles lineup. It is usually designed around early-week difficulty, while the title and theme connect multiple answers across the grid.
Across and Down solutions
Open one clue at a time for October 1, 2026, puzzle #24127, or reveal the complete 15 × 15 grid.
Special Crossword answers for October 1, 2026, puzzle #24127: Across — 1. MIDAS, 6. MAMA, 10. ACHE, 14. ASONE, 15. ALAN, 16. ROOK, 17. TANGLEDUPINBLUE, 20. TIA, 21. FORMS, 22. YOURS, 23. EATS, 25. SIN, 26. FARM, 27. SHELF, 29. DUPED, 31. BAE, 34. ABU, 36. SET, 37. AINT, 38. HIBBING, 42. RAYBANS, 44. ACES, 45. TAJ, 47. SUR, 48. TEA, 49. SALON, 51. LAMBS, 55. TWIG, 57. HEM, 59. MOLE, 60. CAPOS, 62. RASPY, 64. BON, 65. BLOWININTHEWIND, 68. GLEE, 69. BONE, 70. WILDE, 71. BYTE, 72. ATAD, 73. SNEER. Down — 1. MATTES, 2. ISAIAH, 3. DONATE, 4. ANG, 5. SELF, 6. MADRID, 7. ALUMNUS, 8. MAPS, 9. ANI, 10. ARBOR, 11. COLUMBIA, 12. HOUR, 13. EKES, 18. EOS, 19. NYAD, 24. SLABS, 26. FETAS, 28. FBI, 30. PER, 32. ANN, 33. ETS, 35. UNTAG, 37. ABRAM, 38. HAT, 39. ICE, 40. BEATPOET, 41. GAL, 43. YUL, 46. JOHANNA, 49. SISI, 50. NESTED, 52. MOBILE, 53. BLONDE, 54. SENDER, 56. WOWEE, 58. MPH, 60. CBGB, 61. ALLY, 62. RIOT, 63. YEWS, 66. NBA, 67. WIN.
Solve with less spoil
Use the grid and crossings first, then reveal the smallest amount of help that moves the solve forward.
The Special Crossword subtitle often points toward the theme, so keep it in mind when longer answers begin to emerge.
Long symmetrical answers are likely to carry the central idea. Solve their crossings and compare how their wording relates.
A single long entry can unlock an entire area. Reveal that answer before resorting to the complete-grid control.
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Across — 1. WWW, 4. CRUMB, 9. SPAMS, 14. OKS, 17. AHA, 18. DECLAW, 20. IONIQ, 21. HET, 22. SONYWALKMAN, 25. CREDULITY, 27. PADUA, 28. ADBLOCK, 30. SEAFOX, 31. KLM, 33. AISHA, 34. ESTADO, 36. TOOLAZY, 39. HOBBLESKIRTS, 43. MAGNETO, 44. ORME, 45. GOA, 46. AIL, 47. THEELECTRONICBOOK, 55. SWAN, 57. LOAD, 58. ROOTLE, 59. HALO, 60. POLISCI, 63. CAROL, 65. ANACCIDENT, 67. GRACEKELLY, 72. AUDEN, 73. SILENTG, 75. ROUE, 76. NCISLA, 79. NOAA, 80. ONME, 81. EIGHTYNINEDOLLARS, 89. GMT, 90. WTO, 91. ABOX, 92. GAUCHOS, 94. BYTHENUMBERS, 100. NETFLIX, 101. TENETS, 102. RETRO, 104. AFI, 105. LOANTO, 107. ITERATE, 109. ROUGH, 113. GOSSIPING, 116. FIDELCASTRO, 118. BOA, 119. RETIE, 120. PILING, 121. AAH, 122. THY, 123. ETEXT, 124. ILENE, 125. HBO. Down — 1. WASP, 2. WHOA, 3. WAND, 4. CDWALLET, 5. REA, 6. UCLA, 7. MLKDAY, 8. BAMBI, 9. SICK, 10. POR, 11. ANE, 12. MIDSTS, 13. SQUEAK, 14. OHIFORGOT, 15. KETO, 16. STYX, 19. WALSH, 23. YUKON, 24. NOHO, 26. LADI, 29. CABOT, 32. MATH, 34. ELMO, 35. SEEN, 36. TAIWAN, 37. OGLALA, 38. ZOE, 40. BRR, 41. TOOL, 42. SAKE, 43. MASHA, 48. ELLEN, 49. LOIN, 50. EASTS, 51. CDC, 52. IRREG, 53. COOK, 54. BOLERO, 56. NOCASH, 60. PIDAY, 61. ODE, 62. IGLOO, 63. CANAL, 64. ACT, 66. CULT, 68. REAL, 69. LONGHI, 70. LUMMOX, 71. YEETS, 74. IND, 76. NEWB, 77. CITY, 78. IGOTTASAY, 82. NAUT, 83. IBMS, 84. NOB, 85. EXERT, 86. AGE, 87. RATA, 88. SUFFRAGE, 93. CLIOS, 95. HENS, 96. ENTIRE, 97. NEOPET, 98. REEF, 99. STRIP, 100. NOTELL, 103. RADII, 105. LGBT, 106. OOOH, 107. IGET, 108. ELIE, 110. UTAH, 111. GRAB, 112. HOHO, 114. ITE, 115. NIX, 117. CNN.
Across — 1. LIVE, 5. BADAT, 10. LISA, 14. INOT, 15. ADELE, 16. ICES, 17. PAYS, 18. COFFEETALK, 20. IRA, 21. TORT, 22. TEN, 23. DOGGONE, 25. MARTIN, 28. SWEAR, 29. DATE, 32. SETH, 33. TEL, 35. FOLD, 37. LOL, 38. MORECOWBELL, 41. NSA, 43. OAHU, 44. ACE, 45. URNS, 47. PELT, 49. AVAST, 53. TICKET, 55. IMFIFTY, 57. ROT, 58. PEAS, 59. RAP, 60. CHURCHLADY, 64. JANE, 65. FIST, 66. ADLIB, 67. IMDB, 68. OCHS, 69. DRONE, 70. MESS. Down — 1. LIPIDS, 2. INAROW, 3. VOYAGE, 4. ETS, 5. BACON, 6. ADORED, 7. DEFT, 8. ALF, 9. TEE, 10. LITERS, 11. ICANTELL, 12. SEL, 13. ASK, 19. ETA, 21. TORERO, 24. GATO, 25. MELBA, 26. ITO, 27. NHL, 30. AFOUL, 31. TOW, 34. LEAPT, 36. DECAFS, 38. MANCRUSH, 39. CHE, 40. LEVI, 41. NUT, 42. SRI, 46. SKORTS, 48. TIEDIN, 50. AFRAME, 51. STANDS, 52. TYPEBS, 54. ETC, 56. MAYBE, 58. PALO, 60. CFO, 61. HIC, 62. HAD, 63. LDR, 64. JIM.
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Special Crossword is a themed NYT Bonus Puzzles crossword, generally designed around early-week difficulty and published periodically.
Yes. NYT now uses the Special Crossword name for the themed puzzle formerly known as the monthly Bonus Crossword, and additional special editions can also appear.
A Special Crossword is normally published at the start of the month, with occasional additional editions. Answer Today follows the official bonus catalog rather than assuming a fixed weekly schedule.