“Frog's friend in an easy-reader classic” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Frog's friend in an easy-reader classic”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.