Trace

Latest answer — April 03, 2026

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Across

  1. 1___ Hoffman, member of the Chicago Seven
  2. 6Trace
  3. 10Influence on the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus"
  4. 14Words before a dash
  5. 16Crazy, in Coahuila
  6. 17Coy response to "Why do you ask?"
  7. 18Traced, e.g.
  8. 19S.I. or GQ
  9. 20Corn whole?
  10. 21Hymn's finale?
  11. 23Baltic and Mediterranean: Abbr.
  12. 25Sponsor of auto racing's Sprint Cup Series
  13. 27Conductor Previn with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy
  14. 28Writer's fillip
  15. 30Throw in the towel
  16. 33Sculler's instrument
  17. 34All-natural juice?
  18. 37Hit HBO series inspired by a post-apocalyptic video game
  19. 38One offering biting critiques?
  20. 39Brand whose products often come with caps
  21. 40"m" or "n"
  22. 41Dine at home ... or at a restaurant
  23. 45Like many replays in sports
  24. 47___ Nation (entertainment company founded by Jay-Z)
  25. 49Swimmer's assignment
  26. 50Tundra, for one
  27. 53"Yellowjackets" airer, for short
  28. 55Secrecy-ensuring document, in brief
  29. 56Apogee
  30. 57Fusion pastry made with glutinous rice flour
  31. 60Really get to
  32. 61It might be worth just as much as you pay for it
  33. 62Mates
  34. 63Blend
  35. 64More grounded

Down

  1. 1They're often picked up at coffee shops
  2. 2Parent's warning
  3. 3Sausage, in British lingo
  4. 4Spousal vow
  5. 5Brontë heroine
  6. 6Ticks of a ticker
  7. 7"___ no use"
  8. 8GLAAD and CARE, for two
  9. 9Author Morrison
  10. 10Actor Ehrenreich of "Oppenheimer"
  11. 11Some fair fare
  12. 12Cube producer
  13. 13Bummer
  14. 15Baltic and Mediterranean
  15. 22What autopay helps avoid
  16. 24Responses suggesting "Here we go again"
  17. 26Brown on the outside
  18. 29"It'll all be OK!"
  19. 31Become well lubricated
  20. 32After regulation play, for short
  21. 35Zeno of ___, Greek philosopher who rejected the existence of space, time and motion
  22. 36Like some wide-open spaces
  23. 37International fast-food chain without a location in Mexico, interestingly
  24. 38Popular food fish
  25. 39C's equivalent
  26. 42Compound in wine or tea
  27. 43Bring about
  28. 44Less of a mess
  29. 46Socializes
  30. 48___ Pet
  31. 51Bands together?
  32. 52Rent
  33. 54Betting figures
  34. 58___ shading (animation technique)
  35. 59Some small donations

The answer to “Trace” in the New York Times crossword is HINT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on April 3, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 6-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include IOTA. 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.

“Trace” answer

HINT (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as IOTA

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Why the answer is HINT

HINT is the 4-letter solution that fits "Trace" in the NYT Crossword crossword on April 3, 2026 (6-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does HINT mean?

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

(noun)

  • a slight or indirect indication or suggestion
  • a small piece of practical information or advice

Other answers for “Trace”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides HINT, it has also been IOTA. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Trace”?

The answer is HINT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on April 3, 2026. Other answers for this clue include IOTA.

How many letters is the answer to “Trace”?

4 letters: HINT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been IOTA (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on April 3, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 6-Across. Earlier appearances: December 27, 2025 → IOTA.

Can “Trace” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides HINT, New York Times has also used IOTA for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

The full grid for April 3, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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