NYT Crossword · 65 Across
“"Yikes!"” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, July 9, 2026 as 65 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 65 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jul 9, 2026 · 65 Across · 4 letters
- May 19, 2026 · 51 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 1, 2026 · 5 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 2, 2026 · 38 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 27, 2025 · 53 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 27, 2025 · 84 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 1, 2025 · 50 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 20, 2024 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 16, 2024 · 26 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 22, 2024 · 60 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 7, 2024 · 5 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 24, 2023 · 107 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 7, 2023 · 21 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 7, 2022 · 25 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 14, 2021 · 122 Down · 3 letters
- Apr 22, 2021 · 6 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 29, 2020 · 61 Across · 3 letters
- Mar 26, 2020 · 38 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 13, 2020 · 23 Across · 3 letters
- Sep 29, 2019 · 38 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 17, 2019 · 36 Across · 3 letters
- Mar 17, 2019 · 10 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 2, 2019 · 64 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 7, 2017 · 59 Across · 3 letters
- Jun 4, 2017 · 90 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 3, 2015 · 59 Across · 4 letters
- Oct 11, 2015 · 64 Across · 3 letters
- Sep 21, 2015 · 48 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 14, 2015 · 13 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 1, 2014 · 10 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 25, 2013 · 68 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 30, 2013 · 34 Down · 4 letters
- May 23, 2013 · 55 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 17, 2013 · 68 Across · 3 letters
- Mar 31, 2013 · 33 Across · 3 letters
- Jun 14, 2012 · 53 Across · 3 letters
- Dec 18, 2011 · 3 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 20, 2011 · 38 Down · 3 letters
- Sep 4, 2011 · 26 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 17, 2011 · 101 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 2, 2011 · 42 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 16, 2010 · 57 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 7, 2010 · 4 Down · 3 letters
- Apr 28, 2010 · 29 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 2, 2010 · 43 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 8, 2009 · 15 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 14, 2009 · 52 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 16, 2008 · 30 Down · 9 letters
- Mar 31, 2008 · 39 Down · 7 letters
- Jan 2, 2008 · 61 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 11, 2007 · 52 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 22, 2007 · 144 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 11, 2007 · 105 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 10, 2006 · 41 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 22, 2006 · 31 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 21, 2005 · 31 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 2, 2005 · 66 Across · 5 letters
- Feb 23, 2005 · 58 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 30, 2004 · 39 Down · 4 letters
- Oct 9, 2003 · 22 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 8, 2003 · 27 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 19, 2003 · 21 Down · 4 letters
- Oct 16, 2002 · 40 Across · 7 letters
- Jul 9, 2002 · 10 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 12, 2000 · 1 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 9, 2000 · 31 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 20, 1999 · 20 Across · 14 letters
- Sep 20, 1999 · 38 Across · 15 letters
- Sep 20, 1999 · 53 Across · 14 letters
- Sep 27, 1998 · 49 Across · 4 letters
- Feb 3, 1998 · 6 Down · 5 letters
- Nov 27, 1997 · 48 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 9, 1997 · 17 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 16, 1997 · 33 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 22, 1996 · 7 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 29, 1996 · 61 Across · 4 letters
- May 24, 1995 · 64 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 4, 1994 · 5 Down · 3 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Across
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- 9Some rudiments to be learned crossword clue4 letters
- 13Flex time? crossword clue4 letters
- 14Stern crossword clue4 letters
- 15Container for peaches crossword clue5 letters
- 17*Honeybunch crossword clue9 letters
- 19Group of spellers? crossword clue5 letters
- 20Title in "Beowulf" crossword clue5 letters
- 21Back-to-basics regimen crossword clue9 letters
- 23Grp. of peacekeepers crossword clue4 letters
- 25*Afternoon socials crossword clue8 letters
- 26Caddies, in golf slang crossword clue7 letters
- 29Part of a blind crossword clue4 letters
- 30Partner of ends crossword clue4 letters
- 31Some messages from a road trip, in brief crossword clue4 letters
- 33Scare off crossword clue5 letters
- 37Many a golden parachute recipient, in brief crossword clue3 letters
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- 40Sanskrit name meaning "extraordinary" crossword clue3 letters
- 41Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers crossword clue5 letters
- 43Gaels of the N.C.A.A. crossword clue4 letters
- 44Battling crossword clue4 letters
- 45Piece of cake crossword clue4 letters
- 47Food processor crossword clue7 letters
- 49*Worms or flies, often crossword clue8 letters
- 53Do some laps crossword clue4 letters
- 54Right now crossword clue9 letters
- 56___ Hamilton, author of the classic "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" crossword clue5 letters
- 59Sass crossword clue5 letters
- 60*___ Beach, Calif. crossword clue9 letters
- 62Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character crossword clue5 letters
- 63Juniors, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
- 64Trails crossword clue4 letters
- 66Rowers' workout machines, informally crossword clue4 letters
- 67Straddling crossword clue4 letters
Down
- 1Anatomical pouch crossword clue4 letters
- 2"Star Wars" planet where Luke Skywalker rides a tauntaun crossword clue4 letters
- 3Dinosaur named for a lizard tooth crossword clue9 letters
- 4Quick timeouts? crossword clue7 letters
- 5AAA or B.B.B. crossword clue3 letters
- 6Bring in crossword clue4 letters
- 7200 milligrams crossword clue5 letters
- 8Sketchy activities? crossword clue10 letters
- 9Kudo crossword clue8 letters
- 10Guys' night out crossword clue7 letters
- 11Trivial objection crossword clue5 letters
- 12Symbol of strength and solidity crossword clue5 letters
- 16Tonsillectomy docs crossword clue4 letters
- 18French crown? crossword clue4 letters
- 22Wing crossword clue3 letters
- 24Hydrox lookalike crossword clue4 letters
- 26Lomond, for one crossword clue4 letters
- 27Old theaters crossword clue4 letters
- 28Show that ends in disarray? crossword clue10 letters
- 32Long time follower? crossword clue3 letters
- 34Dojo furnishing crossword clue9 letters
- 35It's a long story crossword clue4 letters
- 36One of the six sluggers on baseball's Murderer's Row crossword clue4 letters
- 38Spent crossword clue8 letters
- 39"Curly W" team crossword clue4 letters
- 42Caucasus region crossword clue7 letters
- 44Padmé ___ (mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker) crossword clue7 letters
- 46Horned viper crossword clue3 letters
- 48Is underwater crossword clue4 letters
- 49S.E.C. football powerhouse, informally crossword clue4 letters
- 50United crossword clue5 letters
- 51Tried to hit a baseball crossword clue5 letters
- 52Taste crossword clue5 letters
- 55Double-decker checker crossword clue4 letters
- 57Benin neighbor crossword clue4 letters
- 58Door fastener crossword clue4 letters
- 61Jerk crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “"Yikes!"”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with E and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “"Yikes!"” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 65 Across. It has appeared 78 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “"Yikes!"” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is EGAD. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.