Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · by Sam Ezersky
10 clues on a 5×5 grid by Sam Ezersky; the longest answers are KHAKI, ABDUL, YOULL, OHBOY, PADUA, SKULK.
Across clues and answers
- 1"Sorry about that!"
- OOPS
- 5Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with "tacky"
- KHAKI
- 7Paula who judged on "American Idol"
- ABDUL
- 8"___ never believe this …"
- YOULL
- 9Long-haired Himalayan animals
- YAKS
Down clues and answers
- 1Just fine
- OKAY
- 2"Well, this oughta be good!"
- OHBOY
- 3Italian city where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set
- PADUA
- 4Walk around stealthily
- SKULK
- 6Society's woes
- ILLS
If an Across clue stalls, read the Down clue through its first square.