NY Times Crossword

May 5, 2026

Max Schlenker 

 

Q. Why is a ladyfinger something easy? 

A. Because it's a piece of  cake.

 

Can you think of a short phrase in the form of "It's _______ ." or "It's a _______." to explain why the clues below can be thought of as something easy?

 

1. SIMON SAYS

2. TRADE WIND 

3. EASY NATURE HIKE 

4. HEADLESS HORSEMAN

 

Answers:

 

1. It's child's play.

2. It's a breeze.

3. It's a walk in the park. 

4. It's a no-brainer.