NY Times Crossword

April 12, 2026

Lance Enfinger and John Kugelman

INITIAL THOUGHTS

 

The capital letters starting the clues below are the initials of the words in their answers. For example, Clue 1 begins with HOT - and the answer is Helen Of Troy. 

 

1. HOT woman worth fighting for

 

2. GOT in the ballpark

 

3. BOB Dylan album title

 

4. MOB wives 

 

5. SOAP film

 

6. KID napper's demand

 

7. THE big poker game 

 

Answers:

 

1. Helen Of Troy

2. Give Or Take

3. Blonde On Blonde

4. Mail Order Brides

5. Snakes On A Plane

6. Keep It Down

7. Texas Hold 'Em