Hard to get to, in a way

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Across

  1. 1Tijuana setting, informally
  2. 5Many C-suite degs.
  3. 9Cry of resignation
  4. 14Scads
  5. 15Ethel Barrymore was a great one to Drew
  6. 16Stage name for Milton Marx
  7. 17Lead-in to call or taxi
  8. 18Indigenous Canadians of Labrador
  9. 19Like a chill wind
  10. 20Dead ringers
  11. 23Terminus of one BART line, in brief
  12. 24Prop for a ball
  13. 25Snagged
  14. 26They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes
  15. 32Tank top?
  16. 34The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g.
  17. 35Guitar, slangily
  18. 36The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g.
  19. 37Part of a drum kit
  20. 39Perfect for a salad, say
  21. 40Purple-colored banknote of Canada
  22. 41Boatloads
  23. 42Some natural 29-Down
  24. 43Placeholders for favorite sites
  25. 471982 film inspired by Pong
  26. 48Night school subj.
  27. 49Vintage film channel
  28. 52Someone comparable ... or what 20-, 26- and 43-Across may be, in different senses
  29. 55"Ave ___"
  30. 57Magnanimous words at a bar
  31. 58Setting of many Winter Olympics
  32. 59Athletic shoe brand
  33. 60Scotch order specification
  34. 61Part of a scouting uniform
  35. 62Blue Ribbon beer
  36. 63Tailors
  37. 64On the briny

Down

  1. 1Old poets
  2. 2Hard to get to, in a way
  3. 3LinkedIn link
  4. 4Perched upon
  5. 5Padded envelope
  6. 6Thrill seeker's line
  7. 7Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space
  8. 8Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins
  9. 9Rock that's hot, then cool
  10. 10Idiosyncrasies
  11. 11They cover all the bases
  12. 12Jackanapes
  13. 13Mess (with)
  14. 21Make a lasting impression
  15. 22Deep pass?
  16. 27___-chic (sustainable fashion)
  17. 28Acknowledge
  18. 29Dos, but not don'ts
  19. 30World's fair, e.g.
  20. 31Understands
  21. 32URL letters
  22. 33Field
  23. 37Prop in a comedy club
  24. 38Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps
  25. 39___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United
  26. 41Side by side
  27. 42Guthrie of folk
  28. 44Important course in business, law and medical school
  29. 45Granny, in the South
  30. 46Balance sheet heading
  31. 50Thicket
  32. 51"___ been somethin' I said!"
  33. 52Chi-town paper, with "the"
  34. 53Prop for a banjo
  35. 54Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter
  36. 55Plot (out)
  37. 56Simile's center

The answer to “Hard to get to, in a way” in the New York Times crossword is ALOOF — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on November 5, 2025, a Wednesday puzzle, at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Hard to get to, in a way” answer

ALOOF (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ALOOF

ALOOF is the 5-letter solution that fits "Hard to get to, in a way" in the NYT Crossword crossword on November 5, 2025 (2-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does ALOOF mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ALOOF is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

When else has “Hard to get to, in a way” appeared?

New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

November 5, 2025 (most recent) → ALOOF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hard to get to, in a way”?

The answer is ALOOF, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on November 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hard to get to, in a way”?

5 letters: ALOOF.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on November 5, 2025 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 2-Down.

Can “Hard to get to, in a way” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for November 5, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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