Result of 10 - 4, e.g.

Latest answer — October 04, 2026

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Clue explained

A difference is the result of subtraction: for example, 10 − 4 = 6, so 6 is the difference.

Clue type:
Example
A simple subtraction equation showing 10 minus 4 equals 6.

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The answer to “Result of 10 - 4, e.g.” in the New York Times crossword is DIFFERENCE — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 4, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 14-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.

“Result of 10 - 4, e.g.” answer

DIFFERENCE (10 letters)

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What does DIFFERENCE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar
  • a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute

When else has “Result of 10 - 4, e.g.” 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.

October 4, 2026 (most recent) → DIFFERENCE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Result of 10 - 4, e.g.”?

The answer is DIFFERENCE, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Result of 10 - 4, e.g.”?

10 letters: DIFFERENCE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 4, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 14-Down.

Can “Result of 10 - 4, e.g.” 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 October 4, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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