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Archive answer — July 26, 2026

27 Across

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“ATOP” is the published 4-letter fill for 27 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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This clue’s Sunday, July 26, 2026 appearance

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Across

65 clues
  1. 1"Joanie Loves ___" ("Happy Days" spinoff)
  2. 7Peddles
  3. 12Chain whose merch includes mulch
  4. 17Encase in protection
  5. 18Something might disappear into it
  6. 20Lacking sense
  7. 21Darlings
  8. 22Yoga style in which each movement is synchronized with a breath
  9. 23Bag
  10. 24Whom this puzzle's subject must save!
  11. 26Source of fries, informally
  12. 27OnATOP
  13. 28Nuggets of wisdom
  14. 33Pizza parlor purchase
  15. 34Hough of "Dancing With the Stars" fame
  16. 38Green friend of this puzzle's subject
  17. 42Elitist
  18. 43"___ be an honor"
  19. 44Not say, say
  20. 45"___ right!"
  21. 47Vehicle puller
  22. 49Disqualifies (oneself)
  23. 52"Waaaah!"
  24. 54Union Army general who was victorious over Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg
  25. 55Texter's caveat
  26. 56How a "miracle product" is said to work
  27. 59Host of the 2016 Olympics
  28. 60Old pros
  29. 62Primates' realm
  30. 63Batman and Robin, e.g.
  31. 65Many a musical chord
  32. 69Total heat content of a thermodynamic system
  33. 71Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?
  34. 73"Kind of"
  35. 75Decorous
  36. 76"Scrumptious!"
  37. 78Way
  38. 80Someone who might put you on a list
  39. 81U.K. military branch
  40. 83Classic kids' toy weapon
  41. 85Sleepover "comfies"
  42. 86Bialik of "The Big Bang Theory"
  43. 88Antagonist of this puzzle's subject
  44. 89Shoe style with a small opening in the front
  45. 92Man whom Jesus raised from the dead in John 11
  46. 94Salmon and coral
  47. 96Takes full advantage of
  48. 97Dot follower
  49. 98"Beau ___"
  50. 100___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X
  51. 102Until now
  52. 103Big name in trucks
  53. 104Useful
  54. 106Sportscaster Andrews
  55. 108Excessively uptight
  56. 110Enemy lair where 24-Across is held captive
  57. 118"To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace
  58. 120Striking feature of Jessica Rabbit
  59. 121Achieve
  60. 122Brother of this puzzle's subject
  61. 123Author and entrepreneur Huffington
  62. 124Virtual animal companion popularized in the 2000s
  63. 125Secret supply
  64. 126Tabasco, for one
  65. 127Highlight for a QB

Down

71 clues
  1. 1Cyrillic way to write "U.S.S.R."
  2. 2Short hand?
  3. 3When "One Day More" is sung in "Les Misérables"
  4. 4Collectible item from the box below
  5. 5Fried cornbread concoctions
  6. 6___ map
  7. 7Green transport from the box below
  8. 8Best-selling Irish solo musical artist
  9. 9Image Awards org.
  10. 10Spills
  11. 11Madrid Mrs.
  12. 12Word before service or sync
  13. 13Duty
  14. 14What this puzzle's subject uses to travel to a new location
  15. 15Like many primary bathrooms
  16. 16Like teams in March Madness
  17. 18Expensive Super Bowl purchase
  18. 19In
  19. 25___ lecithin (food additive)
  20. 29Raid target, at times
  21. 30Space
  22. 31Let down
  23. 32Sea connectors
  24. 34Obtains (from)
  25. 35Gold or silver, but not bronze
  26. 36This might be stuffed inside a shell
  27. 37Dot follower
  28. 39Recoiled
  29. 40Jupiter ___, first African American poet published in North America
  30. 41Catchphrase of this puzzle's subject
  31. 46Wilt
  32. 48Scented
  33. 50Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea
  34. 51___ cup
  35. 53Achieved
  36. 57Excite
  37. 58Job for a stage assistant, maybe
  38. 61Australia's most popular wine
  39. 64"Extra life" item from the box below
  40. 66How a total dummkopf might handle something
  41. 67In jest
  42. 68Like New Jersey among all U.S. states, population-wise
  43. 70In the very recent past
  44. 72Gown fabrics
  45. 74___ Duncan (Education secretary under Obama)
  46. 77Razor blades?
  47. 79Cozy corners
  48. 82With 31-Down, power-up that lets this puzzle's subject throw flames
  49. 84Alternative to "sparkling"
  50. 86Catchphrase of this puzzle's subject
  51. 87With 30-Down, power-up that supersizes this puzzle's subject
  52. 90Flowed (from)
  53. 91Some film noir figures, for short
  54. 92Give for a time
  55. 93Business address abbr.
  56. 95Popular GMC pickup
  57. 97Proceeds like congested traffic
  58. 99Mount ___, highest peak in the Rockies
  59. 101Mumbled stumbles
  60. 105Daises
  61. 107"Sorry, my calendar's full"
  62. 109Falls behind
  63. 111
  64. 112Sensible
  65. 113___ für alle Mal (once and for all, in German)
  66. 114What a rest indicates ... or a word after rest
  67. 115Small bite abroad
  68. 116Makeup of a certain web
  69. 117Docs who really get in your face?
  70. 119Medical research ctr.
  71. 120Dorm leaders, in brief

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 1. "Joanie Loves ___" ("Happy Days" spinoff)

    Answer: CHACHI

  2. 7. Peddles

    Answer: VENDS

  3. 12. Chain whose merch includes mulch

    Answer: LOWES

  4. 17. Encase in protection

    Answer: COCOON

  5. 18. Something might disappear into it

    Answer: THINAIR

  6. 20. Lacking sense

    Answer: INANE

  7. 21. Darlings

    Answer: CUTIES

  8. 22. Yoga style in which each movement is synchronized with a breath

    Answer: VINYASA

  9. 23. Bag

    Answer: PURSE

  10. 24. Whom this puzzle's subject must save!

    Answer: PRINCESSPEACH

  11. 26. Source of fries, informally

    Answer: SPUD

  12. 27. On

    Answer: ATOP

  13. 28. Nuggets of wisdom

    Answer: PEARLS

  14. 33. Pizza parlor purchase

    Answer: PIE

  15. 34. Hough of "Dancing With the Stars" fame

    Answer: DEREK

  16. 38. Green friend of this puzzle's subject

    Answer: YOSHI

  17. 42. Elitist

    Answer: SNOOT

  18. 43. "___ be an honor"

    Answer: ITD

  19. 44. Not say, say

    Answer: ELIDE

  20. 45. "___ right!"

    Answer: THATS

  21. 47. Vehicle puller

    Answer: TOWROPE

  22. 49. Disqualifies (oneself)

    Answer: RECUSES

  23. 52. "Waaaah!"

    Answer: IMSAD

  24. 54. Union Army general who was victorious over Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg

    Answer: MEADE

  25. 55. Texter's caveat

    Answer: IMO

  26. 56. How a "miracle product" is said to work

    Answer: LIKEMAGIC

  27. 59. Host of the 2016 Olympics

    Answer: RIO

  28. 60. Old pros

    Answer: VETS

  29. 62. Primates' realm

    Answer: APEDOM

  30. 63. Batman and Robin, e.g.

    Answer: DUO

  31. 65. Many a musical chord

    Answer: TRIAD

  32. 69. Total heat content of a thermodynamic system

    Answer: ENTHALPY

  33. 71. Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?

    Answer: NES

  34. 73. "Kind of"

    Answer: INASENSE

  35. 75. Decorous

    Answer: STAID

  36. 76. "Scrumptious!"

    Answer: YUM

  37. 78. Way

    Answer: MANNER

  38. 80. Someone who might put you on a list

    Answer: DEAN

  39. 81. U.K. military branch

    Answer: RAF

  40. 83. Classic kids' toy weapon

    Answer: POTATOGUN

  41. 85. Sleepover "comfies"

    Answer: PJS

  42. 86. Bialik of "The Big Bang Theory"

    Answer: MAYIM

  43. 88. Antagonist of this puzzle's subject

    Answer: WARIO

  44. 89. Shoe style with a small opening in the front

    Answer: PEEPTOE

  45. 92. Man whom Jesus raised from the dead in John 11

    Answer: LAZARUS

  46. 94. Salmon and coral

    Answer: PINKS

  47. 96. Takes full advantage of

    Answer: MILKS

  48. 97. Dot follower

    Answer: COM

  49. 98. "Beau ___"

    Answer: GESTE

  50. 100. ___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X

    Answer: OSSIE

  51. 102. Until now

    Answer: ASYET

  52. 103. Big name in trucks

    Answer: RAM

  53. 104. Useful

    Answer: OFHELP

  54. 106. Sportscaster Andrews

    Answer: ERIN

  55. 108. Excessively uptight

    Answer: ANAL

  56. 110. Enemy lair where 24-Across is held captive

    Answer: BOWSERSCASTLE

  57. 118. "To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace

    Answer: WOMAN

  58. 120. Striking feature of Jessica Rabbit

    Answer: REDHAIR

  59. 121. Achieve

    Answer: ATTAIN

  60. 122. Brother of this puzzle's subject

    Answer: LUIGI

  61. 123. Author and entrepreneur Huffington

    Answer: ARIANNA

  62. 124. Virtual animal companion popularized in the 2000s

    Answer: NEOPET

  63. 125. Secret supply

    Answer: STASH

  64. 126. Tabasco, for one

    Answer: STATE

  65. 127. Highlight for a QB

    Answer: TDPASS

Down

  1. 1. Cyrillic way to write "U.S.S.R."

    Answer: CCCP

  2. 2. Short hand?

    Answer: HOUR

  3. 3. When "One Day More" is sung in "Les Misérables"

    Answer: ACTI

  4. 4. Collectible item from the box below

    Answer: COIN

  5. 5. Fried cornbread concoctions

    Answer: HOECAKES

  6. 6. ___ map

    Answer: INSET

  7. 7. Green transport from the box below

    Answer: VINE

  8. 8. Best-selling Irish solo musical artist

    Answer: ENYA

  9. 9. Image Awards org.

    Answer: NAACP

  10. 10. Spills

    Answer: DISHES

  11. 11. Madrid Mrs.

    Answer: SRA

  12. 12. Word before service or sync

    Answer: LIP

  13. 13. Duty

    Answer: ONUS

  14. 14. What this puzzle's subject uses to travel to a new location

    Answer: WARPPIPE

  15. 15. Like many primary bathrooms

    Answer: ENSUITE

  16. 16. Like teams in March Madness

    Answer: SEEDED

  17. 18. Expensive Super Bowl purchase

    Answer: TVSPOT

  18. 19. In

    Answer: HIP

  19. 25. ___ lecithin (food additive)

    Answer: SOY

  20. 29. Raid target, at times

    Answer: ANT

  21. 30. Space

    Answer: ROOM

  22. 31. Let down

    Answer: LOWER

  23. 32. Sea connectors

    Answer: STRAITS

  24. 34. Obtains (from)

    Answer: DERIVES

  25. 35. Gold or silver, but not bronze

    Answer: ELEMENT

  26. 36. This might be stuffed inside a shell

    Answer: RICOTTA

  27. 39. Recoiled

    Answer: SHIED

  28. 40. Jupiter ___, first African American poet published in North America

    Answer: HAMMON

  29. 41. Catchphrase of this puzzle's subject

    Answer: ITSAMEMARIO

  30. 46. Wilt

    Answer: SAG

  31. 48. Scented

    Answer: ODORED

  32. 50. Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea

    Answer: ELAL

  33. 51. ___ cup

    Answer: SIPPY

  34. 53. Achieved

    Answer: DID

  35. 57. Excite

    Answer: KEYUP

  36. 58. Job for a stage assistant, maybe

    Answer: CUING

  37. 61. Australia's most popular wine

    Answer: SHIRAZ

  38. 64. "Extra life" item from the box below

    Answer: ONEUP

  39. 66. How a total dummkopf might handle something

    Answer: INEPTLY

  40. 67. In jest

    Answer: ASAJOKE

  41. 68. Like New Jersey among all U.S. states, population-wise

    Answer: DENSEST

  42. 70. In the very recent past

    Answer: ADAYAGO

  43. 72. Gown fabrics

    Answer: SATINS

  44. 74. ___ Duncan (Education secretary under Obama)

    Answer: ARNE

  45. 77. Razor blades?

    Answer: MOW

  46. 79. Cozy corners

    Answer: NOOKS

  47. 82. With 31-Down, power-up that lets this puzzle's subject throw flames

    Answer: FIREF

  48. 84. Alternative to "sparkling"

    Answer: TAP

  49. 87. With 30-Down, power-up that supersizes this puzzle's subject

    Answer: MUSH

  50. 90. Flowed (from)

    Answer: EMANATED

  51. 91. Some film noir figures, for short

    Answer: PIS

  52. 92. Give for a time

    Answer: LOANOUT

  53. 93. Business address abbr.

    Answer: STE

  54. 95. Popular GMC pickup

    Answer: SIERRA

  55. 97. Proceeds like congested traffic

    Answer: CRAWLS

  56. 99. Mount ___, highest peak in the Rockies

    Answer: ELBERT

  57. 101. Mumbled stumbles

    Answer: ERS

  58. 105. Daises

    Answer: PODIA

  59. 107. "Sorry, my calendar's full"

    Answer: ICANT

  60. 109. Falls behind

    Answer: LAGS

  61. 112. Sensible

    Answer: SANE

  62. 113. ___ für alle Mal (once and for all, in German)

    Answer: EIN

  63. 114. What a rest indicates ... or a word after rest

    Answer: STOP

  64. 115. Small bite abroad

    Answer: TAPA

  65. 116. Makeup of a certain web

    Answer: LIES

  66. 117. Docs who really get in your face?

    Answer: ENTS

  67. 119. Medical research ctr.

    Answer: NIH

  68. 120. Dorm leaders, in brief

    Answer: RAS

The answer to “On” in the NYT Crossword is ATOP — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 26, 2026 at 27-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“On” answer

ATOP(4 letters)

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Why does ATOP fit?

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When else has “On” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “On”?

The answer is ATOP.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: ATOP.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Crossword for July 26, 2026 at 27-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

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