“It's a no-brainer” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••••HEADLESSHORSEMAN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HEADLESSHORSEMAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It's a no-brainer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2026, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 5, 2026 grid4DInternational competition in math, science and other disciplines8 ltrs›12DMule or burro10 ltrs›23DUndeniable successes8 ltrs›26DMedia misinformation8 ltrs›28DLoch ___ monster4 ltrs›29DLike a campfire by morning, typically4 ltrs›30DFlightless bird from South America4 ltrs›31DFigure in a school pep rally10 ltrs›32DEmpty ___ (home after the kids go off to college)4 ltrs›36DChinese general on a menu3 ltrs›37D"___ will be done"3 ltrs›38DEnglish facilities4 ltrs›40D"Don't you ___!"4 ltrs›41DHow much 1990s music was issued4 ltrs›43DPet pests4 ltrs›44DHaving added nutrients8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 5, 20261ATried-and-true choice, informally4 ltrs›5AIt's perfect for some musicians5 ltrs›10AMotorcyclist's invitation5 ltrs›15AAsia's shrinking ___ Sea4 ltrs›16ARuckus5 ltrs›17AWhere Boise is5 ltrs›18AIt's a piece of cake10 ltrs›20AComputer geeks5 ltrs›
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