“It's not hard!” crossword clue
Answer
S
O
F
T
••••SOFT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOFT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It's not hard!”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 14 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid1DIt goes down in flames3 ltrs›2DMember-owned business4 ltrs›3DHairstyle popular among the Black Panther Party4 ltrs›4D"How strange …"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 28, 20261ABrazilian berry4 ltrs›5AMonster whose gaze remained lethal after her death6 ltrs›11AGenre for many a mixtape3 ltrs›15ACame down, in a way6 ltrs›16ALike some angsty teens3 ltrs›17AArticle of furniture on which a plate of oats might be set?11 ltrs›19AJustice's domain3 ltrs›20ADeserving a D, say4 ltrs›
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