Temptation for Homer Simpson

Crossword Answer — August 06, 2026

This sweet, ring-shaped treat is a certain cartoon dad’s greatest weakness. 🍩

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NYT Crossword

Thursday, August 06, 2026

By Dena R. Verkuil and John Kugelman

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Across

  1. 1Singer Braxton
  2. 5Like some winter windshields
  3. 9___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear)
  4. 14Soon
  5. 15"Me, too"
  6. 16Stable job
  7. 17Spirit of the Caribbean
  8. 19Haggard
  9. 20Creamy dish made with arborio rice
  10. 21Angela on "The Office," e.g.
  11. 22"Bring it on!"
  12. 23Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P.
  13. 28Nick, e.g.
  14. 30Collected
  15. 31Evil computer of classic film
  16. 32Kind of seeds found in a basket in King Tutankhamen's tomb
  17. 35Alternate nickname for the "Hollywood of the South"
  18. 37Group with a coat of arms
  19. 38Unspecified ones
  20. 40Wednesday a.k.a. ___ day
  21. 41Like some fat
  22. 43Purposely wrongs
  23. 45"What's more ..."
  24. 46Joan known for his "dream paintings"
  25. 47Make out, perhaps?
  26. 48Pillow fight setting
  27. 51Juicer's "juice"
  28. 55Determination
  29. 56Shade provider along Central Park's Literary Walk
  30. 58A-tier
  31. 60Chock-full ... like three squares (and foods) in this puzzle
  32. 62Touch-and-go
  33. 63Force felt on Earth, for short
  34. 64Goddess whose name is an anagram of her mother's
  35. 65Feelings of getting older
  36. 66Volcano seen on HBO's "The White Lotus"
  37. 67Port in 50-Down

Down

  1. 1Fruity pastry
  2. 2Live
  3. 3Like the jungle at daybreak
  4. 4At the helm
  5. 5"___ that right?"
  6. 6Number for December
  7. 7Bird with noted calf muscles
  8. 8Short blue person?
  9. 9Cha giò, on a Vietnamese menu
  10. 10Enervate
  11. 11Temptation for Homer Simpson
  12. 12Na+ or Cl-
  13. 13Real lifesaver, for short
  14. 18Starting group
  15. 21Not accept an outrage, say
  16. 24Amazon smart speaker
  17. 25Jeers
  18. 26Tempting words on a Wonderland cake
  19. 27Is really good, in modern slang
  20. 29Legal mulligan
  21. 32What an old car might be sold for
  22. 33___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels"
  23. 34Brown-bag item
  24. 36"OK, that makes sense"
  25. 39Münster man
  26. 42Puts to work
  27. 44Northern Italian city known for its cheese
  28. 49"The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou Wood
  29. 50Arabia Felix, now
  30. 52Perturbed
  31. 53Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informally
  32. 54Civic's class
  33. 57Sports org. with a Tour
  34. 58Open show of intimacy, for short
  35. 59Nickname that drops "hard"
  36. 60Mud
  37. 61Tiny "farmer"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Singer Braxton — Answer: TONI. Hint: She’s the Grammy-winning voice behind “Un-Break My Heart.” 🎤
  2. 5. Like some winter windshields — Answer: ICED. Hint: What freezing weather can leave on a car’s glass overnight 🥶
  3. 9. ___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear) — Answer: EDDIE. Hint: Think of the first name paired with Bauer on rugged outdoor gear. 🧥
  4. 14. Soon — Answer: ANON. Hint: Think of a slightly old-fashioned way to say “before long.” ⏳
  5. 15. "Me, too" — Answer: SAME. Hint: A brief agreement showing you share the speaker’s feeling. 🙂
  6. 16. Stable job — Answer: GROOM. Hint: Think of the person who cares for horses and keeps their stalls in order 🐴
  7. 17. Spirit of the Caribbean — Answer: JAICANRUM. Hint: Think of a famous island nation’s signature distilled drink, enjoyed neat or mixed into cocktails. 🥃
  8. 19. Haggard — Answer: GAUNT. Hint: This describes someone looking thin, tired, and worn out. 😴
  9. 20. Creamy dish made with arborio rice — Answer: RISOTTO. Hint: This Italian comfort food gets its velvety texture from slow-stirred short-grain rice. 🍚
  10. 21. Angela on "The Office," e.g. — Answer: PRIG. Hint: Think of a self-righteous, overly proper person—Angela fits the bill. 😇
  11. 22. "Bring it on!" — Answer: TRYME. Hint: A confident invitation to test your skills or courage. 💪
  12. 23. Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P. — Answer: LEBRONJES. Hint: This basketball legend has collected the league’s top individual honor four times 🏀
  13. 28. Nick, e.g. — Answer: MAR. Hint: Think of a small imperfection or blemish on a surface. 🔎
  14. 30. Collected — Answer: COOL. Hint: Think of someone calm, composed, and unfazed under pressure. 😎
  15. 31. Evil computer of classic film — Answer: HAL. Hint: This sinister spaceship AI is famous for its calm voice and chilling decisions 🤖
  16. 32. Kind of seeds found in a basket in King Tutankhamen's tomb — Answer: SESAME. Hint: These tiny seeds are famously sprinkled on burger buns and ground into tahini. 🥯
  17. 35. Alternate nickname for the "Hollywood of the South" — Answer: HOTLANTA. Hint: Think of Atlanta’s sizzling, star-studded nickname. 🎬
  18. 37. Group with a coat of arms — Answer: CLAN. Hint: Think of a family or tribe united under a heraldic symbol. 🛡️
  19. 38. Unspecified ones — Answer: THOSE. Hint: A pronoun for things being pointed out without naming them directly 👉
  20. 40. Wednesday a.k.a. ___ day — Answer: HUMP. Hint: It’s the midweek day that marks the climb toward the weekend’s downhill stretch. 🐪
  21. 41. Like some fat — Answer: RENDERED. Hint: Describes fat that has been melted down for cooking or other uses. 🧈
  22. 43. Purposely wrongs — Answer: SPITES. Hint: Deliberately treats others with malice or ill will 😈
  23. 45. "What's more ..." — Answer: AND. Hint: This little connector means “in addition.” ➕
  24. 46. Joan known for his "dream paintings" — Answer: MIRO. Hint: Think of the Spanish surrealist whose canvases turn dreams into playful, abstract worlds 🎨
  25. 47. Make out, perhaps? — Answer: TAG. Hint: Think of what you might add to a social-media post to identify someone. 🏷️
  26. 48. Pillow fight setting — Answer: PAJAPARTY. Hint: Think of a sleepover where everyone is dressed for bedtime and ready for playful mayhem 🛏️
  27. 51. Juicer's "juice" — Answer: ROIDS. Hint: A slangy term for the performance-enhancing substances some bodybuilders use 💪
  28. 55. Determination — Answer: WILL. Hint: Think of the inner resolve that keeps you moving forward. 💪
  29. 56. Shade provider along Central Park's Literary Walk — Answer: ELMTREE. Hint: Picture the leafy landmark arching over walkers on this famous promenade. 🌳
  30. 58. A-tier — Answer: PRIMO. Hint: Think of a word meaning top-notch or first-rate. 🌟
  31. 60. Chock-full ... like three squares (and foods) in this puzzle — Answer: JAMPACKED. Hint: Think of a suitcase with no room left for even one more item. 🧳
  32. 62. Touch-and-go — Answer: DICEY. Hint: It describes a risky situation with an uncertain outcome. 🎲
  33. 63. Force felt on Earth, for short — Answer: ONEG. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for Earth’s familiar gravitational acceleration. 🌍
  34. 64. Goddess whose name is an anagram of her mother's — Answer: HERA. Hint: Think of the Greek queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. ⚡
  35. 65. Feelings of getting older — Answer: ACHES. Hint: Those sore reminders that time keeps moving forward 😅
  36. 66. Volcano seen on HBO's "The White Lotus" — Answer: ETNA. Hint: This Sicilian landmark looms over the resort drama’s Italian setting. 🌋
  37. 67. Port in 50-Down — Answer: ADEN. Hint: This Yemeni harbor city stands at the entrance to the Red Sea. ⚓

Down

  1. 1. Fruity pastry — Answer: TAJRT. Hint: Think of a buttery baked treat topped or filled with sweet fruit. 🥧
  2. 2. Live — Answer: ONAIR. Hint: This describes a broadcast happening right now. 📡
  3. 3. Like the jungle at daybreak — Answer: NOISY. Hint: Filled with animal calls and rustling sounds as morning begins 🐒
  4. 4. At the helm — Answer: INCOMMAND. Hint: Think of the person calling the shots and steering the situation 🧭
  5. 5. "___ that right?" — Answer: ISNT. Hint: A casual way to ask someone to confirm what you just said. 🤔
  6. 6. Number for December — Answer: CAROL. Hint: Think of a festive song often sung during the holiday season. 🎶
  7. 7. Bird with noted calf muscles — Answer: EMU. Hint: This flightless bird is famous for its powerful legs and speedy stride. 🐦
  8. 8. Short blue person? — Answer: DEM. Hint: Think of a tiny blue character whose name is unusually abbreviated 🧍‍♂️
  9. 9. Cha giò, on a Vietnamese menu — Answer: EGGROLL. Hint: This Vietnamese appetizer is a crispy fried roll filled with savory ingredients like pork and vegetables. 🥢
  10. 10. Enervate — Answer: DRAIN. Hint: To sap someone’s strength is to leave them feeling utterly worn out. 💧
  11. 11. Temptation for Homer Simpson — Answer: DOUGJHNUT. Hint: This sweet, ring-shaped treat is a certain cartoon dad’s greatest weakness. 🍩
  12. 12. Na+ or Cl- — Answer: ION. Hint: It’s an electrically charged atom or molecule, like those found in table salt. ⚡
  13. 13. Real lifesaver, for short — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency medical professional can help save lives before you reach the hospital. 🚑
  14. 18. Starting group — Answer: ATEAM. Hint: The players who take the field together make one unit. 🏀
  15. 21. Not accept an outrage, say — Answer: PROTEST. Hint: Object strongly when something feels unfair or offensive 😠
  16. 24. Amazon smart speaker — Answer: ECHODOT. Hint: This compact voice-activated gadget can play music, answer questions, and control smart-home devices. 🔊
  17. 25. Jeers — Answer: BOOS. Hint: What a disappointed crowd might shout from the stands 😒
  18. 26. Tempting words on a Wonderland cake — Answer: EATME. Hint: Look for the tiny invitation Alice might have read before taking a bite. 🍰
  19. 27. Is really good, in modern slang — Answer: SLAPS. Hint: Modern slang uses this praise for something that hits exceptionally hard or sounds fantastic. 🎶
  20. 29. Legal mulligan — Answer: RETRIAL. Hint: It’s the court-approved chance to try the case again. ⚖️
  21. 32. What an old car might be sold for — Answer: SCRAP. Hint: Think of what its worn-out metal might fetch at a recycling yard. ♻️
  22. 33. ___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels" — Answer: ELENA. Hint: Think of the author’s classic-sounding first name, shared with a famous queen of Sparta. 📚
  23. 34. Brown-bag item — Answer: SANDJWICH. Hint: It’s a portable lunchtime staple you can eat without a plate. 🥪
  24. 36. "OK, that makes sense" — Answer: AHIGOTCHA. Hint: It’s a casual way to show you’ve understood what was just explained. 💡
  25. 39. Münster man — Answer: HERR. Hint: A German-speaking gentleman might be addressed this way. 🇩🇪
  26. 42. Puts to work — Answer: EMPLOYS. Hint: Gives someone a job or puts something to practical use 🔧
  27. 44. Northern Italian city known for its cheese — Answer: PARMA. Hint: Think of the Emilia-Romagna city that lends its name to a famous aged cheese 🧀
  28. 49. "The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou Wood — Answer: AIMEE. Hint: Think of the first name of the British actress who played Chelsea in The White Lotus 🎬
  29. 50. Arabia Felix, now — Answer: YEMEN. Hint: Think of the modern country once known by this ancient Roman nickname. 🗺️
  30. 52. Perturbed — Answer: IRKED. Hint: Feeling bothered or annoyed would describe this mood. 😣
  31. 53. Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informally — Answer: DEERE. Hint: Think of the farm-equipment giant that began in a blacksmith’s workshop. 🚜
  32. 54. Civic's class — Answer: SEDAN. Hint: Think of the common four-door vehicle category a Honda Civic belongs to. 🚗
  33. 57. Sports org. with a Tour — Answer: LPGA. Hint: This women’s golf organization runs a famous professional circuit. ⛳
  34. 58. Open show of intimacy, for short — Answer: PDA. Hint: Think of the abbreviated term for affection shown openly in public. 😊
  35. 59. Nickname that drops "hard" — Answer: RIC. Hint: Think of a familiar name with a tough-sounding ending, then drop that ending to reveal its nickname. 🧩
  36. 60. Mud — Answer: JOE. Hint: Think of a casual nickname for a steaming cup of coffee. ☕
  37. 61. Tiny "farmer" — Answer: ANT. Hint: Think of a tiny insect famous for tending and protecting aphids like livestock 🐜

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This sweet, ring-shaped treat is a certain cartoon dad’s greatest weakness. 🍩

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