Light NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Light” crossword clue is GENTLE (6 letters); other puzzles used AIRY. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on July 25, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 6 LETTERS
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GENTLE: not harsh or rough.
Best answers for “Light”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENTLE | 6 | Light |
| 2 | AIRY | 4 | Light |
| 3 | CUSSAT | 6 | Into light similar clue |
| 4 | LASHAT | 6 | Light into similar clue |
| 5 | SUN | 3 | Light up? similar clue |
| 6 | ECRU | 4 | Light beige similar clue |
| 7 | TWI | 3 | Lead-in to light similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Light Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Light crossword clue?
GENTLE is the 6-letter answer to the “Light” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Light crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of July 25, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Light crossword clue?
Other puzzles used AIRY for this clue. Similar clues were answered with CUSSAT (“Into light”), LASHAT (“Light into”), SUN (“Light up?”).